For pure positive energy, you won't find a nicer hostel in San José. Now under new ownership, this restful spot, in a hip area of Los Yoses just a block south of Av Central, feels extremely homey, thanks to frequent backyard BBQs, a living room with piano and guitar, and a fully equipped kitchen. Formerly known as Hostel Bekuo.
The airy modernist structure has nine colorful rooms (including four dormitories, one female-only) with high-quality beds and mattresses, along with large tiled bathrooms, an expansive TV lounge dotted with beanbags, and an interior courtyard slung with hammocks. Yet this remains a place where you can get a good night's sleep; quiet time is respected from 10pm onwards.