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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. A well run hostel by a “hands on” owner who has put a lot of care in creating and managing the place. Both the owner and his staff were all very friendly and interested in chatting with their guests. The owner actually works the day shift (at least the days I was there) so he was very present to ensure a good stay. There was also staff there 24 hours a day. Chillout Hostel had two common areas. One area was in front of the building (but fenced in and behind the secured entrance gate) and was a nice place to enjoy breakfast or coffee. The second area was in the back of the building (and also enclosed). There were also seven guest rooms, a combination of dorms and private rooms. The social scene was nice, but certainly not a “party hostel.” The common areas (particularly the back common area) and kitchen were closed off at 22:00 to ensure a quiet night. They reopened at 7:00 the next morning. I found the neighborhood to be safe, certainly safer than other parts of San Jose. There were restaurants and grocery stores with a few blocks of the hostel. The hostel was a fifteen to twenty minute walk to the city center.
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. Staff kindness and comfort of the beds
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 should be called Ester's Palace! It is a gorgeous home with loads of space, beautifully arranged. The host family is lovely and they looked after us superbly. The location is very good and easy to find. The nearby Avenida is gorgeous with some nice places to eat. 😃
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.
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.
Everything. Best hostel in town.
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. Amazing breakfast, great friendly staff who went above and beyond to help with anything
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. Lets start by the room. I stayed in a double room with a bathroom and for the price it was very good. The hostel has a pool table and ping pong plus a large array of books you can read. They also have a nice dog that likes to play around and is pretty chill. Now to the best part, the staff. The staff was so nice and helpful. From the owner to the receptionist to the cleaning lady, everybody was amazing and actually made me feel at welcomed and at home, except for the small girl at the reception which you can't really talk to cause she doesn't talk loud enough and she also doesn't know how to smile, I guess with time she will get better at it. Anyway Ernesto, Maria and Gaston were amazing.
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. Super cute, clean, good people, everything worked perfectly
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. I spent a week at this hostel and really enjoyed my stay. The staff was very personable and helpful. Per other's comments about the house being older, it is true but everything worked well and the wifi was excellent. Adored the coffee! The hostel was cleaned daily and throughout the day. Excellent resources available on buses, attractions, tours etc. Neighborhood was safe and near the university so a good variety of restaurants nearby.
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
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The average price per night for a hostel in San José for this weekend is £33, based on current Booking.com prices.
Couples traveling in San José loved staying at Ester`s Place, Hostel Casa Ridgway, and Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante.
Similarly, these hostels in San José were also highly rated by couples: Eco Stay Hostel, NATIVUS Art-Hostel, and In the Wind Hostel and Guesthouse.
Many families visiting San José loved staying at Eco Stay Hostel, Hostel Casa Ridgway, and NATIVUS Art-Hostel.
Similarly, Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante, Ester`s Place, and Gaudys Hotel are also popular among families.
In the Wind Hostel and Guesthouse, Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante, and Eco Stay Hostel have received great reviews from guests in San José about the views from these hostels
Guests staying in San José also loved the views from these hostels: Hostel Vistas del Sol-Casa Victoria, Hostel Casa Ridgway, and Ester`s Place.
Most hostels on Booking.com offer free cancellation.
There are 19 hostels in San José you can book on Booking.com.
Eco Stay Hostel, Ester`s Place, and Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante are some of the popular hostels in San José.
In addition to these hostels, Hostel Casa Ridgway, Gaudys Hotel, and NATIVUS Art-Hostel are also popular in San José.
The most reliable upscale hostel/hotel for digital nomads and social backpackers
I liked the fact that the facility provided breakfast and dinner daily at a reasonable price. I enjoyed the location of my private room which was about 20 ft from the pool area. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the tours that were suggested during my stay. For the price you can't beat this hostel, but it's not in the best area. Overall, I would definitely stay here again. I was a little emotional during check out today. Will be back Costa Rica Backpackers!
I spent a week at this hostel and really enjoyed my stay. The staff was very personable and helpful. Per other's comments about the house being older, it is true but everything worked well and the wifi was excellent. Adored the coffee! The hostel was cleaned daily and throughout the day. Excellent resources available on buses, attractions, tours etc. Neighborhood was safe and near the university so a good variety of restaurants nearby.
Really really lovely staff, big room, being able to use the kitchen and pool at the backpackers hostel across the road was great
The hostel is in a great location - walking distance from lots of restaurants. We felt very safe. The staff were friendly and helpful.
I was looking for a quiet few last days before flying home and this hostel was the perfect vibe for that! Super comfy and quiet private room, great location in a safe neighborhood to walk around and explore, good food options nearby… the kitchen is also well stocked with appliances and utensils, and there’s a beautiful patio to relax / hang out.
one of the best hostels I've stayed, clean, curtains, good vibes, helpful staff, nice kitchen, great location. favourite place i stayed in san jose
This place was fine for one night & is great for backpackers on a budget but I think I'm a little old for hostels now 😂 Great location, good value