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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. Super chill, lots of areas to sit and meet other people. The CLEANEST hostel kitchen I have ever seen or used! Very lovely staff who were more than willing to help with any request.

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9.1
Superb
485 reviews
Price from
SEK 289
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. Staff we’re really friendly, everything was clean and breakfast super good! Location isn’t right at the centrum, but you walk there about 20 min. Area felt safe. Bed had curtains, reading light and plug, which is perfect!

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9.3
Superb
670 reviews
Price from
SEK 241
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 was easy to find with Google maps and Uber. It had everything I needed and for a price better than anything else around. Ester responded very quickly to any question I had. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting simple accommodation in this area.

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9.2
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
SEK 722
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 amazing free breakfast and a perfect location

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9.4
Superb
54 reviews
Price from
SEK 181
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. Great place with a lot of common spaces , clean and eith family vibes. They are super kind and pet friendly, in a great position in a safe and nice neighborood near the park la Sabana and near many good sodas and restaurants. I will choose it again for sure,

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8.2
Very good
1,435 reviews
Price from
SEK 195
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 love that the Hostel cater to stray cats, the facility is really nice and comfortable, it’s clean , the paintings, the way the furnitures are set up.

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8
Very good
888 reviews
Price from
SEK 190
per night

Lost in San Jose Hotel & Hostel

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. The staff was very friendly and helpful with questions about San José, they even helped me find a way to get to other areas in Costa Rica. The hostel had a nice relaxed vibe and is always clean. There's an outdoor area that is beautiful and surrounded by nature and its great for socializing with everyone. It's in a nice area that is in walking distance from many things like Sodas, the mall, Barrio Escalante, etc. Overall awesome stay

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8.1
Very good
704 reviews
Price from
SEK 163
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. ❤️ welcome, friendly helpful staff, vibe, the feeling of luxury in hostel. Privacy in dorm, design of lobby

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8.9
Fabulous
857 reviews
Price from
SEK 229
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. Staff were really nice, pancake for breakfast was Huge and delicious. Rooms big enough, and the common area was cute and comfy.

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8.5
Very good
614 reviews
Price from
SEK 132
per night

Montaña Verde

Rivas

Featuring a garden and views of river, Montaña Verde is located in Rivas, 32 km from Cerro de la Muerte. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, each room comes with a desk, bed linen and a terrace with a mountain view. At Montaña Verde, the rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower.

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8
Very good
7 reviews
Price from
SEK 24
per night

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