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Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante

Barrio Escalante, San José

Located in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 5.3 km, Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Very friendly helpful staff and safe location. Rooms and bathrooms were clean. I would totally recommend!

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9.1
Superb
485 reviews
Price from
R$ 143
per night

Eco Stay Hostel

San José

Situated in San José, 4.7 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Eco Stay Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 6.2 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, the hostel with free WiFi is also 9.1 km away from Parque Diversiones. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. The place was very quiet and nice. Besides, the couple who runs the property was really helpful regarding our questions. The room was very bright and spacious. There was nothing annoying or disturbing during our stay.

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9.3
Superb
672 reviews
Price from
R$ 119
per night

Ester`s Place

Escazu

Ester`s Place in Escazù. provides accommodation with, a garden and a terrace. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests. Safe, beautiful neighborhood, a 6 min walk to Avenida Escazu. We asked to be checked in early and they were very kind to let us.

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9.2
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
R$ 356
per night

Hostel Casa Ridgway

San José

Hostel Casa Ridgway offers accommodation in San José. Free parking is available on site.

The rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. Hostel Casa Ridgway features free WiFi throughout the property. There is luggage storage space at the property. The staff were amazing free breakfast and a perfect location

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9.4
Superb
54 reviews
Price from
R$ 89
per night

Gaudys Hotel

San José

Gaudys Hotel is located 8 minutes’ walk from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 2 km from San José City Centre. Free WiFi access is available in public areas.

The private bathrooms come with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Bed linens are provided. Nice and helpful staff. Thank you so much!

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8.2
Very good
1,436 reviews
Price from
R$ 100
per night

Stray Cat Hostel

San José

Boasting a shared lounge, Stray Cat Hostel offers accommodation in San José, 48 km from Poas National Park and 2.4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The property is around 3.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 6.6 km from Parque Diversiones and 19 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Cesar and Kenneth were awesome. I’ve never been treated nicer. I stayed there on Sept 19 and 20 with a return reservation on 27th. I couldn’t wait to get back. i got in really late and Cesar had saved me a bottom bunk because I’m 60 years old. he was the most helpful and friendly person during my whole stay in Costa Rica.

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8
Very good
891 reviews
Price from
R$ 94
per night

Lost in San Jose Hotel & Hostel

San José

Situated in San José, 5.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Lost in San Jose Hotel & Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is located 6.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 10 km from Parque Diversiones and 22 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. it’s cheap, it’s in a nice area and it has a gorgeous patio

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8.1
Very good
703 reviews
Price from
R$ 80
per night

NATIVUS Art-Hostel 3 stars

San José

Set in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 47 km, NATIVUS Art-Hostel offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is situated 1.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 1.6 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 5.2 km from Parque Diversiones. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. The nice staff and the cool design of the hotel. Also breakfast was nice.

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8.9
Fabulous
857 reviews
Price from
R$ 113
per night

In the Wind Hostel and Guesthouse 3 stars

San José

In the Wind Hostel and Guesthouse is set in the heart of lively, upscale San Pedro and only 400 meters from the University of Costa Rica and the student nightlife of Calle de la Amargura. Street parking is available in front of the property. Appreciated the cleanliness, quietness and the huge well made pancake for breakfast made by a very nice cook.

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8.5
Very good
614 reviews
Price from
R$ 65
per night

Centro Ecológico Montaña Verde

Rivas

At the hostel, all rooms have a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. All guest rooms at Centro Ecológico Montaña Verde come with a shared bathroom fitted with a shower.

Nauyaca Waterfalls is 30 km from the hostel, while Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 48 km from the property. Great place by the river Tony is the man!

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8
Very good
49 reviews
Price from
R$ 102
per night

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