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Viva Guest House, hotel in San José

Boasting a garden and views of city, Viva Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park.

The staff were wonderful and really accommodating of my confused exhaustion after my flight and how early I had leave in the morning. It was really really clean as well.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
279 reviews
Price from
£42.61
1 night, 2 adults
Haven Hotel, hotel in San José

Located just 5.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Haven Hotel offers accommodation in San José with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£43.83
1 night, 2 adults
Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama, hotel in San José

Featuring city views, Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace, around 4.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan...

Clean, modern with cosy interior design place. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Despite late arrival check in went smoothly. Location was good, close to the Tracopa bus station.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
£38.05
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Jardin del Mango, hotel in San José

Situated in San José, within 600 metres of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 1.5 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Casa Jardin del Mango provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi.

Nice spacious room in a peaceful area. Very nice garden to sit in, staff were very polite and helpful
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
732 reviews
Price from
£43.39
1 night, 2 adults
SJO Oasis Hostel, hotel in San José

SJO Oasis Hostel, a property with a bar, is situated in San José, 3.6 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 5 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, as well as 8 km from Parque Diversiones.

It was cheap and relatively close to MUSOC bus terminal.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
41 reviews
Price from
£100.82
1 night, 2 adults
W's Hostel, hotel in San José

Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, W's Hostel features recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a shared lounge.

The room was clean and spacious
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
703 reviews
Price from
£27.62
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Vilma, hotel in San José

Casa Vilma, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in San José, 48 km from Poas National Park, 1.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, as well as 3 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

Nothing.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
13 reviews
Price from
£37.94
1 night, 2 adults
Carolina Hostel, hotel in San José

Located 6.2 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 7.6 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 10 km from Parque Diversiones, Carolina Hostel provides accommodation situated in San José.

Very friendly welcoming hosts. When lock wouldn’t work on our room’s door we were moved into a different room which the hosts swiftly made up for us.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
61 reviews
Price from
£20.87
1 night, 2 adults
Whiskey Barrel, hotel in San José

Whiskey Barrel, a property with a garden and a bar, is set in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, 4.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, as well as 5.5 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

The hotel's location is excellent for exploring the city on foot. Additionally, the secure car park is spacious, which is a bonus. The price is good for a basic room. The staff were friendly and polite.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
94 reviews
Price from
£33.31
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Marlui-San José, hotel in San José

Casa Marlui-San José offers accommodation in San Jose. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Some rooms have views of the mountain or garden.

It is a beautiful house , clean with amazing views
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
214 reviews
Price from
£43.83
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Viva Guest House
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 279 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of city, Viva Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park.

    Very nice room, super clean, good price of value and welcoming host.

  • Haven Hotel
    Breakfast options
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Located just 5.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Haven Hotel offers accommodation in San José with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

  • Private Room 1 Queen bed for 1 or 2 Guests in San Jose

    Boasting city views, Private Room 1 Queen bed for 1 or 2 Guests in San Jose offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 8.5 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

  • Carolina Hostel
    Breakfast options
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 61 reviews

    Located 6.2 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 7.6 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 10 km from Parque Diversiones, Carolina Hostel provides accommodation situated in San José.

    Su estilo y armonía. La habitación en la que me quedé.

  • Casa de Piedra Escazú
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 6 reviews

    Casa de Piedra Escazú is located 700 metres from Escazú main square and 5 km from San José town centre. It features massages service and free Wi-Fi throughout.

  • La Pilarica Pura Vida
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 9 reviews

    Located 50 km from Poas National Park, La Pilarica Pura Vida provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Hotel Coto
    Breakfast options
    Scored 5.3
    5.3
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 322 reviews

    Hotel Coto is set in San José, 3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 4.4 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, and 7.4 km from Parque Diversiones.

    Todo súper lindo cumplió demasiado mis expectativas

  • Carolina Hostel
    Breakfast options
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6 reviews

    Carolina Hostel, a property with a garden, is set in San José, 5.7 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 7.1 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, as well as 10 km from Parque Diversiones.

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  • Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Featuring city views, Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace, around 4.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan...

    Das Hostel ist sehr schön und ist in der Nähe vom Bus Terminal Richtung Pazifikküste

  • Delcafetalcr
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 578 reviews

    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, Delcafetalcr provides accommodation located in San José.

    Great location, close to everything I needed. Super friendly staff.

  • Casa Jardin del Mango
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 732 reviews

    Situated in San José, within 600 metres of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 1.5 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Casa Jardin del Mango provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi.

    Very comfortable stay, beautiful property, friendly staff

  • Casa Kibi Kibi
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 170 reviews

    Located just 10 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Casa Kibi Kibi provides accommodation in San José with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen.

    did not use it. There is a large kitchen available.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in San José

  • SJO Oasis Hostel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 41 reviews

    SJO Oasis Hostel, a property with a bar, is situated in San José, 3.6 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 5 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, as well as 8 km from Parque Diversiones.

    Es un hostel nuevo , esta cerca de todo y personal muy amable.

  • W's Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 703 reviews

    Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, W's Hostel features recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Good for a night if you need to use the bus terminal.

  • Whiskey Barrel
    Central location
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 94 reviews

    Whiskey Barrel, a property with a garden and a bar, is set in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, 4.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, as well as 5.5 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

    El lugar está muy bonito y el personal muy atento

  • Casa Vilma
    Central location
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 13 reviews

    Casa Vilma, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in San José, 48 km from Poas National Park, 1.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, as well as 3 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

    Es un lugar muy acogedor. Su decoración es muy bella. Y la anfitriona me hizo sentir en familia.

  • Casa Pitahaya 3
    Central location
    Scored 4.0
    4.0
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 4 reviews

    Casa Pitahaya 3 is set in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, 2.6 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, as well as 4.1 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

  • Private room in the city

    Private room in the city, a property with a garden, is set in San José, 7.7 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 10 km from Parque Diversiones, as well as 23 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

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Homestays that guests love in San José

  • Avg. price/night: £45.81
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 904 reviews
    I loved my stay at this hostel and will be back. Ana was extremely accommodating and a lovely host. The hostel has a great space to work, a great space to do yoga, a well equipped kitchen and is near to a big supermarket and bus links. I would recommend this hostel for your stay in San Jose.
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £54.31
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 419 reviews
    lovely staff and a great hostel.
    DE SMET
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £33.31
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 614 reviews
    For the price i paid i have to give 10 points. It has everything you need and gets cleaned every day. Family that runs the business is also living there so it felt more like a homestay than a hostel. Not many travellers while i was there, which i liked. Wifi worked perfectly. Neighborhood is full of fancy restaurants and for those on a budget there is a walmart in 20 min walking distance.
    Teresa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £104.57
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 234 reviews
    It was a good stopover spot outside of San Jose. Very clean and had friendly staff. It was our first experience with locals in CR. We did not use it as a base to explore the surrounding area so are not aware of nearby attractions.
    Brian
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £92.93
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 908 reviews
    The staff was very friendly, polite, and helpful. We felt very welcomed, and they were genuinely great hosts. Answered every question, including the ones not related to the facilities (e.g., shops, city access, etc) Breakfast was great. Transfer from the airport worked seamlessly. Close to the airport and has parking, which is a gem.
    Nora
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £22.79
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 587 reviews
    Great hostel good location mall , hooters and strip club not too far away for adult entertainment also a nice Church and other places to go to I would recommend staying here clean , quiet , good location and comfortable also good pancakes for breakfast
    Askri
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £57.86
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 542 reviews
    Great hostel. Comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen and very helpful staff. Would stay again
    Heidi-May
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 11 reviews
    The apartment overall was very clean and comfortable. Ernesto was a great host and was super responsive to texts and gave great suggestions for local restaurants. The condo complex was also great. It was so nice to have a pool to relax in. There is also a gym and basketball court available but we didn’t use them. We really liked the apartment and area as a whole. The value for the money is great if you are a solo traveler or a couple on a budget.
    Jeff
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 23 reviews
    Beautiful apartment, great host, easy access, close to everything
    Oasis
    Family with young children

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