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Flor de Katty Hostel Airport, hotel in Alajuela City

Located within 31 km of Poas National Park and 2.3 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Flor de Katty Hostel Airport provides rooms in Alajuela City.

Katty. She's amazing. She's helpful and knows what we need before we know! She's the reason to come here. Truly the best person. She's available 24/7! The rooms are nice too. Very comfortable beds. Very clean! Hot showers. Fully equipped kitchen. Offers (unsecured) luggage storage before and after checkout. It's not safe to park on the street overnight. Katty can help arrange parking at a nearby secured lot for a few dollars.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
717 reviews
Price from
£31.60
1 night, 2 adults
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José, hotel in Alajuela City

Located in Alajuela City and with Poas National Park reachable within 31 km, Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free...

Quiet neighbourhood dual properties hot water,coffee
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
204 reviews
Price from
£26.77
1 night, 2 adults
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José, hotel in Alajuela City

Boasting a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José is situated in Alajuela City, 31 km from Poas National Park and 3.1 km from...

Perfect hostel eighter to come from the San Jose airport or to go there. Comfortable, cozy and they have everything you need in a fair price: dinner, taxi to or from the airport.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
364 reviews
Price from
£36.16
1 night, 2 adults
Toucan Hostel, hotel in Alajuela City

Situated within 32 km of Poas National Park and 3.1 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Toucan Hostel features rooms in Alajuela City.

I liked the most how the lady (forgot her name) helped me book taxi early in the morning. She was even awake at 4 am to make sure that taxi is there. Its really close to the airport, but you need to book transportation bc of traffic you cant really walk till airport
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
2,118 reviews
Price from
£30.87
1 night, 2 adults
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel, hotel in Alajuela City

Backpackers Alajuela is a beautiful hostel located in Alajuela Town Centre. It boasts free Wi-Fi, a on-site restaurant and a free shuttle service to the airport, a 5-minute drive away.

Location . With balcony looking over a nice city park.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
1,359 reviews
Price from
£19.64
1 night, 2 adults
Eco Stay Hostel, hotel in 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.

The breakfast was amazing every single day and the staff were really lovely and so welcoming, very accomodating to english speakers. The rooms were also really lovely and clean.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
621 reviews
Price from
£42.25
1 night, 2 adults
NATIVUS Art-Hostel, hotel in 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 hostel is simple, small. The room comfortable enought. Good location.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
947 reviews
Price from
£34.21
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel de conveniencia Travesía urbana, hotel in San José

Boasting a shared lounge and a terrace, Hotel de conveniencia Travesía urbana is situated in San José, 7 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 8.4 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

Small hostel with the family living on premise. They were very kind and accommodating. Everything was kept very clean. Excellent wifi. A good portion of San Jose is a little dangerous these days but this neighhborhood felt quite safe. It has quite a few restaurants (and a good gym) within walking distance but lacks a nearby laundry service and not offered by the hostel. Something to ponder if you plan on staying longer. Bed was comfortable.
Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£29.79
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only, hotel in San José

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is situated in San José, within 7.5 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 10 km of Parque Diversiones.

Great location in the city not so far from the airport, a lot of restaurants, bars, and grocery stores within walking distance. Very clean, probably the best hostel I've ever stayed at so far.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
34 reviews
Price from
£30.46
1 night, 2 adults
Ester`s Place, hotel in Escazu

Set in Escazu, 50 km from Poas National Park, Ester`s Place offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

The location was wonderful. Very close to everything you like to see in San José! Very nice and quiet neigborhood though!
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
113 reviews
Price from
£63.19
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 364 reviews
    Lovely home from home hostel. Staff great, helpful and cheerful. Location good, in safe quite area, shops nearby. Kitchen you share with the home. Hot showers which is fab. Beds comfy, linen changed frequently as are towels. Lovely little garden area. Hosts will meet and drop off at airport for $10 each way.
    Rosemarie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £124.58
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,421 reviews
    Clean, comfortable rooms, lovely pool, seating area and restaurant. Staff very friendly. Good value and great location near the airport with free shuttle every hour. Gated so felt very safe.
    Trudy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £46.93
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 123 reviews
    Great location very near an upmarket mall with range of restaurants and shops. Good, clear, prompt communication from owner. Clean, comfortable and safe. Safe neighbourhood, went jogging early morning. Washing machine and drying line. 5 mins by uber to airport
    Jan
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,189 reviews
    Great location close to airport and is quieter than staying in San Jose. Very clean and lovely common sitting area and courtyard as well as kitchen with coffee and breakfast available all day. Easy and cheap to get bus into San Jose and they will arrange shuttle to airport etc. very helpful and quick to reply. Lots of good restaurants, ice cream parlours and bars close by.
    Nigel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £24.35
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,358 reviews
    The room was super clean and the water was hot in the bathroom. As a solo female traveller, I didn't feel unsafe at all. The staff went out of their way to help and to make me feel comfortable getting to the hostel and to my next destination. The restaurant is a good value and the food is good too...but you can't beat that view. I would stay there again.
    Mary
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £76.73
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 719 reviews
    Great location for a lay over in San Jose. Safe and great hosts that checked us in at midnight. Didn’t have time for breakfast but it looked good!
    Rory
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 764 reviews
    great location, close to restaurants and airport safe nice room friendly owner
    Melanie
    Group
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 364 reviews
    The best hostel I have stayed in Costa Rica so far! Owners were so friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and I felt so safe there. I’ll definitely be back and I would 100% recommend that to everyone who needs a place to stay close to the airport.
    Míša
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.35
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,358 reviews
    Great location, great value for the price. The hostel is nice and the bed (I slept in a dormiroty) was good. I had a good night of sleep (only waken up because of late arrivals). There are plugs right next to each bed, which is super practical. The free shuttle to the airport is very helpful!
    Perrine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.11
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 717 reviews
    Great location for airport travel with some great local restaurants close by. Safe and quiet area. Great hostel owner, Katty helps with everything including very fair taxi rides to the airport. would highly recommend for anyone coming to or from San Jose airport for a night. Just one more is make sure you have either dollars or cash but there is also an atm close by.
    Nick
    Young couple