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Hostels in San Mateo

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Hotel Aeropuerto

3.0 star property
San Antonio
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Spacious room. Free airport shuttle (free one way only)."
Canada
Jeff
$76 nightly
The price is $85
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Aeropuerto

Villa San Ignacio

3.5 star property
Tambor
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (711)
"Everything was amazing! "
United States
Jazmine
$77 nightly
The price is $87
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Villa San Ignacio

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

2.0 star property
Bajo Cornizal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (185)
"Very clean,friendly staff. The accommodations for breakfast was so sweet of the staff. Also the dog is the cutest thing in the entire place. "
United States
Maria
$33 nightly
The price is $37
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Brillasol Airport Hotel

3.5 star property
San Antonio
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (644)
"Room clean, comfortable and close to the airport. Good value for a layover to catch a morning flight. Proprietor gave us and 2 other guests a free shuttle to the airport. Great service from a friendly and welcoming host. "
United Kingdom
Mark
$82 nightly
The price is $93
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Brillasol Airport Hotel

Hotel La Rosa de America

3.0 star property
La Mandarina
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (424)
"The hotel is not in a safe location, so they lock it up all the time"
United States
sujit
$72 nightly
The price is $82
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel La Rosa de America

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

4.0 star property
Ángeles
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (158)
"great place"
United States
Juan Carlos
$193 nightly
The price is $218
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

Hotel Cerro Lodge

3.0 star property
Lagunillas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (334)
"Friendly helpful staff. Room was small but clean. Perfect for a short stay"
Canada
Heather
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Cerro Lodge

Casa Amanecer Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
San Juan
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (179)
"Clean, quiet, cute. Great breakfast. "
United States
Martin
$103 nightly
The price is $117
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Casa Amanecer Bed & Breakfast

Hotel B&B Garden Grecia

3.0 star property
San Jose
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (109)
"Clean room, friendly staff, beautiful views. ❤️"
Canada
Sara
Hotel B&B Garden Grecia

Hotel Boutique Iguana Verde

3.5 star property
Orotina
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (121)
"Great breakfast and nice hotel service."
United States
Javier
$123 nightly
The price is $140
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Boutique Iguana Verde

Trapp Family Country Inn

3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (690)
"Close to airport, very clean, lovely room, good breakfast, friendly staff."
United States
Wayne
$116 nightly
The price is $132
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Trapp Family Country Inn

Hotel Bristol Aeropuerto

2.5 star property
El Coyol
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (68)
"Close to the airport and clean "
United States
ANDREA
$68 nightly
The price is $77
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Bristol Aeropuerto

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

3.5 star property
La Garita
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (462)
"This place is perfectly nice, just dated and not particularly exciting in any way"
United States
Richard
Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge

2.5 star property
Tárcoles
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (99)
"Highly recommend!"
United States
Masashi
$90 nightly
The price is $102
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge

Puerto Azul Hotel

3.5 star property
Puntarenas
7.6 out of 10, Good, (858)
"Breakfast was nice, staff were excellent the view from our room was lovely."
Canada
Kim
$126 nightly
The price is $143
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Puerto Azul Hotel

Macaw Lodge

3.0 star property
Carara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"Very relaxing stay. Will recommend. "
United Kingdom
Christian
$127 nightly
The price is $141
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Macaw Lodge

La Tigra Rainforest Lodge

3.0 star property
San Lorenzo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (101)
"The property and surroundings were beautiful. The room was very nice and fit our family of four perfectly. We loved hearing the nature noise maker surrounding us and the nature hike was really fun too. I would recommend a 4x4 to get to the property, it is a good ways up a bumpy road."
United States
Alejandro
$100 nightly
The price is $114
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
La Tigra Rainforest Lodge

Adventure Park And Hotel Vista Golfo, Puntarenas

3.0 star property
Miramar
7.4 out of 10, Good, (109)
"Need to remodel the rooms the hotel is not like the picture "
United States
Guillermo
$64 nightly
The price is $73
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Adventure Park And Hotel Vista Golfo, Puntarenas

Hotel Mango Valley

3.0 star property
San Roque
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (300)
"Second time staying. Lovely spot. "
United States
Ashley
$62 nightly
The price is $71
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Mango Valley

Villa Margarita

3.0 star property
La Garita
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (93)
"Beautiful property with friendly staff. "
United States
nicholas mark
$85 nightly
The price is $97
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Villa Margarita
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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
$37
Highest Price
$218

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in San Mateo?
Our travelers like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may have budget-friendly rates: Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo - 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Property features at this bed & breakfast include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive - 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Property features at this hotel include free parking and an outdoor pool.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Mateo?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 70°F. The rainiest months in San Mateo are October, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in San Mateo?
Get out into nature with places like Parque Central, Carara National Park, and Puntarenas Beach. Cultural attractions include San Ramon Museum. Locals like to shop at San Ramon Municipal Market.
What's the best way to get to and around San Mateo while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in San Mateo on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), 22.3 mi (35.9 km) away from the city center. An alternative is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is 26.5 mi (42.6 km) away.