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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. stayed here for 4 nights,so nice everything peaceful clean and so nice kitchen and whole day cafe

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9.1
Superb
483 reviews
Price from
MXN 1,817
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. Lovely couple running and beautiful, clean and relaxing place to stay. The breakfast is tasty, really unique too. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. I would always stay here when I come to San Jose. The shower makes all the pain go away from hiking for 2 weeks.

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9.3
Superb
668 reviews
Price from
MXN 375
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. Ester’s Place is located in an upscale residential neighborhood near the major highway and within 3 blocks of PriceSmart, CIMA Hospital, P.F. Chang, and a big major shopping mall— Escazu Multi-Plaza Mall. There’s a ton of coffee shops, restaurants, and specialty shops.

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9.2
Superb
122 reviews

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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9.3
Superb
53 reviews
Price from
MXN 282
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. The staff was excellent, they treated me very well and helped me with different requests.

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8.2
Very good
1,427 reviews
Price from
MXN 292
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. The kitchen is really nice and the hostel is like 10min walking to the bar/restaurant area of San José.

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8.6
Fabulous
564 reviews
Price from
MXN 236
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. Just super nice and helpful staff. Even got breakfast even so I left at 6.

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8
Very good
886 reviews
Price from
MXN 749
per night

Lost in San Jose Hostel & Suites

San José

Situated in San José, 5.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Lost in San Jose Hostel & Suites 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. Staff were friendly, approachable, and more than helpful. My private room was very spacious and had a nice set of shelves to place things on or hang. Lovely shared spaces and a great atmosphere to the place. I highly recommend.

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8.1
Very good
701 reviews
Price from
MXN 219
per night

NATIVUS Art-Hostel

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. Incredible stay! The best in terms of costs and quality in the past 2 months of full time traveling! Great facilities (kitchen, shared spaces), clean (they clean the room and towels daily) and the breakfast super big and good! And super nice staff!

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8.9
Fabulous
858 reviews

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. An hotel it’s not just the building but the core values of its owner & the staff. They will treat you the same way you would like to be treated; with respect. Am definitely coming back!

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8.5
Very good
613 reviews
Price from
MXN 206
per night

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