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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
Superb
536 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. Centrally located, spacious &, comfortable hostel with everything a traveler needs. The dorm had two separate showers, comfortable beds and pillows, each bunk has a curtain, electric dock and lamp, as well as lockers. Morning coffee was great on the garden terrace. There's a large living room to watch movies/sports and working stations for the digital nomads.

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9.3
Superb
678 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. The location was wonderful. Very close to everything you like to see in San José! Very nice and quiet neigborhood though!

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9.1
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

San José

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 6 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. This accommodation has everything you need. Every detail is thought out and the space is comfortable and spacious. From all the hostels I have been this has to be the best one. I felt at home immediately and the host will do everything to make you feel comfortable and are available anytime. At first, I was hesitant as I am a female solo traveler and the place did not have many reviews, but this is due to the fact it’s a new hostel, and now I wouldn’t stay anywhere else when visiting San Jose. The location is very central, eating spots at walkable distance, supermarket, even a cute book store. Felt very safe here!

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9.4
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£19
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. Amazing staff, really helpful and friendly and the place looks amazing. It was really clean and you have everything that you need there. They just opened a small bar service and the drinks are A ! Thank you everybody

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8.1
Very good
1,466 reviews
Price from
£15
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 set 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. Very friendly and helpful staff! The common area is nice and cozy, good kitchen and a simple breakfast (from 5am to 9am) included. It's the ideal hostel for a stop over since it's close to many bus terminals and they are very chill about staying and using the facilities after check-out. I walked to and from the hostel both at 8pm and 10pm and yes it is a bit sketchy, but I didn't feel unsafe. But they also happily help you get a taxi or uber if you prefer that.

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8
Very good
963 reviews
Price from
£15
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. very nice hostel, very kind staff, would recommend it!

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8.9
Fabulous
901 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. Very helpful and, above all: honest. We forgot our watch and they call to inform us! We are very glad to stay there!

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8.3
Very good
588 reviews
Price from
£10
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. Guest rooms at Montaña Verde are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower.

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8
Very good
7 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Vistas del Sol-Casa Victoria

San Isidro

Vistas del Sol-Casa Victoria is situated in San Isidro. The property is set 38 km from Cerro de la Muerte, 22 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls and 39 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. 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. This place was extremely clean. I would definitely return . The Host was lovely. The Little kitchen was perfect as I brought my own food. Nice fridge in room.

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8.6
Fabulous
59 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

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