Better than Tranquilo
This is the only hostel that I will stay at when in San Jose. During my last venture, I stayed there 3 times and each was better than the last. They had plenty of hammocks, a cold pool, 10 computers with free internet, free coffee, hip music, a restaurant, a tv room, and a movie room. Beer is available for only 600 colones, and they have security. There is plenty of space and the people are really friendly. I went to Tranquilo but they were full and were going to make me pay to sleep in their common room. Tranquilo only had 4 computers, was small, and was very stuffy. The backpackers is very laid back and is chill to lay by the pool all day.