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Featuring a garden, bar and views of garden, Albergue de San Jose is set in San José, 3.9 km from Los Genoveses Beach. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. The tour desk is available to assist guests in planning their days out.

The units at the hostel come with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower.

I don't know exactly why but it's one of my favorite hostels I've stayed at. There's a beautiful outdoor kitchen on the terrace with a lovely view. But you also have the option to eat at the cafe/bar/chiringuito of the hostel. I also highly appreciated that I could just check in when I arrived even though it was before official check in time. The people working at the hostel were very welcoming but still authentic and themselves. I loved my time in San Jose 🏜️🇪🇸🌊

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8.2
Very good
365 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in San José

  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 839 reviews
    So clean and modern in a great location
    Wendy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 90
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,125 reviews
    Great location. Big spaces. Beautiful place. Very nice breakfast.
    Malats
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 19 reviews
    Great location,great sea views.
    Graeme
    People with friends
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 133 reviews
    The apartment is in a great location and the view from the balcony is wonderful. I really appreciated that everything was very clean and (important thing!) the floor was warm, despite the tiled floor. The bedrooms are perfect, the beds are comfortable, the linens are clean and smell nice.
    Kristina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 65
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,390 reviews
    Great location in the centre of San Jose
    Paul
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 839 reviews
    Amazing small hotel in a recently renovated building. Clean modern design, spacy rooms, easy parking. Great location few minutes drive to the best locations in the Cabo de Gata Parque.
    Richard
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 39 reviews
    Comfy bed, good kitchen, lovely balcony. Great location & view. In nice small development with interesting plants. Price was slightly discounted due to out of season, so good value for us. Great walking nearby in interesting landscape.
    Elspeth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 70
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 563 reviews
    Pleasant & helpful check in. Quality bedding in a lovely room with a small fridge/mini bar, safety deposit box & nice balcony. Rooms cleaned & replenished every day. Great location, few minutes from the beach and centre of San Jose and the bus if you want to go to the Cabo de Gata beaches. Lovely choice at breakfast, good quality hot and cold food and freshly made coffee. Free private parking right opposite property.
    Antony
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 839 reviews
    Great location, friendly staff,sound proof rooms, comfortable bed and great shower.
    stephen
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 365 reviews
    Excellent hostel in San José. Welcoming, clean and in a great location. I would definitely stay here again.
    Lucy Wilkinson
    Solo traveller