Within easy walking distance of the university and its nightlife, yet right on the bus line into downtown San José, this immaculate hostel has a coffee shop right next store. Guests feel instantly welcome, with its open floor plan, spacious backyard, pool table, modern internet facilities, Netflix and a kitchen-dining area nice enough for a dinner party.
Smaller rooms, which are often rented out as private doubles, are ideal for groups of three or four friends traveling together. Even the larger 12- and 16-bed dorms manage not to feel claustrophobic, thanks to the thoughtful placement of well-constructed modern bunks.