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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. Has everything you need. Rooms comfortable. Good kitchen. Helpful staff! Good value in San Jose. Great area to walk around (safe and green)

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9
Superb
522 reviews
Price from
£17
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 is very nice and has a great vibe. The owner was so helpful and we were so happy to get a SIM card at the hostel. We stayed one night in San Jose and were leaving very early the next day so we didn't experienced the area a lot. They have a great common area to hang out. The place is very clean.

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9.3
Superb
679 reviews
Price from
£17
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. Clean, convienient Esther was very helpfull to park my car in garage

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9.1
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
£55
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 so so cheerful and welcoming, I felt straight like being at home. The shared shower & toilet was spacious, and felt comfortable using. The kitchen, living room and several shared public spaces were really comfortable.

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9
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
£13
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. All the family that manage the hostel is so nice, they are really helpful and make everything to make you feel at home, there is hot water and the breakfast is super nice

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8.2
Very good
1,477 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Casa Escalante Hostel

Barrio Escalante, San José

Situated in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 5.3 km, Casa Escalante Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is located 6.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 10 km from Parque Diversiones and 23 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and room service for guests. Very clean place, lots of corners for private space. You don't feel the people around you if you want your own place.

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8.5
Very good
594 reviews
Price from
£11
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. I liked the included breakfast (pinto). The common area is laid back, and some games are available. The staff (V97) gets the score 100/100! I have no problem with recommending this place to other travelers who are in San José for a few nights. The hostel is within walking distance of bus terminals (5–12 minutes, depending which terminal)

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8
Very good
946 reviews
Price from
£10
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. I had a wonderful stay at this hostel. The place was clean, comfortable, and quiet, which made it perfect for the work I needed to get done and for resting after a long flight (they even let me check in early upon arrival, which was greatly appreciated). The wifi was good and stable, which was a huge plus. I had to catch an early bus the next morning, way before breakfast time, and the lady was kind to leave me some basic breakfast items (cereal, milk, banana, and bread) in the kitchen the night before. Although I didn’t leave the hostel, I saw on the map that it was very well located with shops and restaurants nearby. Highly recommend this place!

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8.9
Fabulous
896 reviews
Price from
£17
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. The place is amazing, all the stuff you need is pretty much there, the owner and staff are one of a kind! ohh and the pancakes are awesome too!

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8.4
Very good
605 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Vistas del Sol-Casa Victoria

San Isidro

Set within 38 km of Cerro de la Muerte and 22 km of Nauyaca Waterfalls, Vistas del Sol-Casa Victoria features rooms in San Isidro. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel, every room includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a mountain view. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Super clean, awesome view from the balcony and the staff is super friendly.

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8.6
Fabulous
60 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

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