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A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fruits is available for the continental breakfast. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in American cuisine.

Very friendly and welcoming owners. The place was clean and full of details. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a nice terrace. The room is quite big and you have plenty of space to unpack and pack your things. The best hotel that we stayed in Carta Rica. Is worth going there, mainly if you have a car.

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9.1
Wonderful
167 reviews
Price from
$40.50
per night

At the inn, the rooms have a wardrobe, a patio with a garden view, a private bathroom, a TV, bed linen and towels. At Casa Mayela Guest House rooms are fitted with a seating area.

Parque Viva is 26 km from Casa Mayela Guest House, while Barva Volcano is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 8 km from the inn.

the owner was so very kind and welcoming . We had arrived early and she let us have the room very early and on our day of departure we had a problem with our transport so she allowed us to keep our bags there and then let us come back and wait at the hotel even after 2 pm . exceptional

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9.2
Wonderful
286 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Casa Bellavista Suites is located in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park and 3.6 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The guest house features family rooms.

Diana was such a great host, friendly and cooperative

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9.3
Wonderful
16 reviews
Price from
$48.83
per night

Parque Diversiones is 8.7 km from the guest house, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 8 km from Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama.

Had a really good stay here the property is super clean and a well stocked kitchen. The staff were super helpful and attentive. The property was also so good and secure.

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9.6
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

F&M Guesthouse in San José provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, a lift and free WiFi. The accommodation provides full-day security and room service for guests.

From the first moment I arrived Fabien received me with a smile and made me feel welcomed. The room was clean with a comfy bed. Breakfast was delicious. They do laundry and will take you from/to the airport:bus station for a great price. R E C O M M E N D E D !

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9.6
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

The colonial-style Costa Rica Guesthouse offers a green tropical garden and patio with complimentary Wi-Fi, Co-Work space and two private parking.

Costa Rica Guesthouse offers coffee and tea throughout the day in the communal lounge and a breakfast for 3500 colones only! There is also a TV lounge with a licensed bar and restaurant. A business center is available for meeting.

Big rooms, clean, great value. Ill stay here again :)

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8.1
Very Good
2,257 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

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, Delcafetalcr provides accommodation located in San José. It is set 47 km from Poas National Park and features full-day security. The guest house offers a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

It´s a cliché to speak about a "family atmosphere" in a hotel but if you get stuck there for the whole of 11 days due to the covid quarantaine and the personnel starts to treat you as a member of their own family, rebooking other guests to ensure your privacy, collecting your contaminated garbage from the doorstep, sharing their own exquisite meals and pointing out they make them "extra nutritive" because of you, that´s quite a different story. I wish every traveller not to have to experience what I have (positive test result on the day of departure...) but if for fortune´s sake you do, bless you God with getting you to a place similar to Delcafetal. Pura vida!

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8.2
Very Good
687 reviews
Price from
$19.99
per night

Situated in San José, within 600 metres of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 1.5 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Casa Jardin del Mango provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace and a shared lounge. National Theatre of Costa Rica is 3.6 km away.

Parque Diversiones is 5 km from the hostel, while Multiplaza Escazu is 6 km away. Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 5 km from the property.

Perfect spot. Clean, friendly staff, has a kitchen available. Quiet location.

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8.6
Excellent
753 reviews
Price from
$50.02
per night

At the guest house, every unit comes with a desk. Each unit is equipped with a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a patio. At the guest house, some units are soundproof.

I couldn't be better there! Chill!

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8.8
Excellent
180 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Set in central San José, Hotel Casa León offers its guests a computer with internet access, a shared lounge area with a TV, and free Wi-Fi access.

All the rooms feature fans and a private bathroom with a shower. Some units have a safe, cable TV and a hairdryer in the bathroom.

Great Location and the host (Patrick) is an amazing person and he will make sure you have a great time in Costa Rica!

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8.4
Very Good
455 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

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  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,019 reviews
    We rented a two-bedroom suite with kitchen facilities and we were very happy with our choice. The rooms were all spacious, clean, up-to-date and comfortable. They were also quiet. The reception staff and maids were friendly and welcoming and happy to accommodate our requests. La Sabana is in a great location, about 20 minutes outside the city centre in a quiet area of town with a park nearby. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance.
    Jenny
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $111.11
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,584 reviews
    Location very good, very close to tourist attractions in city center. Room was big, relatively quiet (you could hear traffic, but that is pretty normal in city center). Staff spoke good English. Breakfast was good, a lot of fresh fruit.
    Natasja
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $48.82
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,414 reviews
    Great hostel. Quiet place, nice hosts, good WiFi, nice breakfast, good money value. Highly recomended!
    Andrea
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55.94
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 554 reviews
    Loved our stay here! Clean, spacious, bright outdoor spaces, quiet and in a lovely neighbourhood with tons of restaurants close by and about a 20-30 min walk from the downtown core. Views from the room were quite nice too! Breakfast was cereal, milk, fresh fruit, and bagged portions of sliced white bread (2 slices per person) and jam. Staff was very friendly and kind. And there's a hostel squirrel in one of the trees who is super cute!
    Gwen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $42.71
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 691 reviews
    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.
    Dona
    Solo traveler
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
    Very spacious and comfortable private rooms and good common spaces; very clean; superb host and staff with outstanding service (coffee, laundry, cleaning, availability 24/7, good communication). Great location close to all needed amenities and parks in quiet and safe neighbourhood.
    Louisa Esther
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 124 reviews
    Very friendly hostess always ready to help. I liked the breakfast (it is included in the stay). Excellent value for money. I liked the neighborhood: it is generally safe and quiet, unlike the city center. Walking distance to bakery and grocery stores. There is a bus stop very close to the place (buses go to the city center). I definitely will stay at the Casa Kitus next time.
    Aleksandr
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $35.03
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 455 reviews
    Location was great, right in the center of San Jose. Patrick was a great host and very helpful with questions and parking. Quiet and comfortable room with ceiling fan to keep us cool.
    Cameron
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $55.82
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,839 reviews
    Great location in central San José, walking distance to the museums and markets. Convenient with a supermarket next door. Private and quiet inside the property despite being in the city centre.
    Breanne
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,019 reviews
    Really lovely apartments in a great location. Close enough to the city centre to walk in but far enough out of the centre that it was quiet and peaceful. Also, lovely park nearby. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Very comfortable beds. Was lovely relaxing by the pool watching the various birds after a busy day sightseeing. Breakfast was great, fresh and tasty food and lots of it. Would highly recommend.
    Lorna
    Group

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