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Ester`s Place, hotel in San Pedro

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 location was wonderful. Very close to everything you like to see in San José! Very nice and quiet neigborhood though!
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£67.84
1 night, 2 adults
Eco Stay Hostel, hotel in San Pedro

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.

Very good option for a cheap but nice place to stay in San Jose. The social areas are large and welcoming, the rooms are clean, and they serve a great breakfast. We stayed here before starting a group trip in CR and this was one of the best stays we had for the 2 weeks we traveled the country.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
679 reviews
Price from
£40.71
1 night, 2 adults
Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante, hotel in San Pedro

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...

Spacious and clean room, free tea and coffee, friendly and helpful staff.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
536 reviews
Price from
£62.19
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only, hotel in San Pedro

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.

Cleanliness, facilities, comfort of bed
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£29.35
1 night, 2 adults
Gaudys Hotel, hotel in San Pedro

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.

Location, quiet , secure ,
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,466 reviews
Price from
£62.63
1 night, 2 adults
In the Wind Hostel and Guesthouse, hotel in San Pedro

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.

Everything is clean. The dorm, the bathroom and the kitchen. The house seems to be older, but it's obvious that it's been taken care of. There is immediate hot water in the shower. The area is very safe and you can reach the centre of San José easily by bus.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
588 reviews
Price from
£28.05
1 night, 2 adults
NATIVUS Art-Hostel, hotel in San Pedro

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 breakfast was lovely, the staff even made us one early and wrapped it up for us when we had an early bus out of the city one morning. The facilities are super cute and cozy and great work spots for digital nomads. Would definitely stay again!
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
901 reviews
Price from
£43.18
1 night, 2 adults
Stray Cat Hostel, hotel in San Pedro

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.

Showers, bathroom and kitchen were super clean. Girls at the front desk were very pleasant
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
963 reviews
Price from
£33.61
1 night, 2 adults
Finca Escalante, hotel in San Pedro

Located in San José, within 4.8 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 6.2 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Finca Escalante provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

Incredible location. Near everything.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
1,993 reviews
Price from
£36.64
1 night, 2 adults
Costa Rica Backpackers, hotel in San Pedro

Located in central San José, Costa Rica Backpackers offers an outdoor pool, gardens, an international restaurant and a communal kitchen with free tea and coffee. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

I had a great stay at backpacker, I had a situation with a booking that was resolved by Elena,. she was great always had a nice smile and was very polite. The co working was a nice place to work as a digital nomad the only issues is I needed to get them to reset the router almost every morning. All the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
3,524 reviews
Price from
£19.73
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.