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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. The stuff are amazing, so helpful, friendly and positive. The vibe in the hostel is great. Hostel itself is very cozy an pleasant. I would definitely stay here again

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9.1
Superb
480 reviews
Price from
£19
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. Best hostel in Costa Rica hands down. 4 weeks spent here overall..Wonderful family, I wish I had their love /hoapitality back home. Its quiet, lovely communal area, wonderful breakfast. Great shower, lovely guests. Its awesome. I love it, booked an extra 3 nights. I'm easily pleased but this is the de-facto place to stay I'm San Jose should you be looking for a dorm bed. David is just the best, lovely wife and children. I'll miss it terribly. Thank you David and co.

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9.4
Superb
668 reviews
Price from
£18
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. location, space, kindness of the owner

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9.2
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
£61
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. This is a very cute hostel and the location is perfect. The staff was really nice. I can recommend it!

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9.4
Superb
50 reviews
Price from
£14
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. the property feels like home. the staff is amazing, the rooms are really nice, everything is clean and the kitchen is well equipped :)

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8.2
Very good
1,423 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Casa Escalante Hostel

Barrio Escalante, San José

Situated in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 5.3 km, Casa Escalante Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is located 6.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 10 km from Parque Diversiones and 23 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and room service for guests. Staff super friendly, really comfortable rooms, good breakfast, lovely space and good location for the restos and shops in Barrio Escalante. Centre of town is close by to either walk, bus or fairly quick taxi. We extended our stay and would stay again.

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8.6
Fabulous
558 reviews
Price from
£11
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 loved this place. It is well located near to downtown and bus stations which is very convenient. The workers Cesar and Kenneth are amazingly kind and helpful. They are always ready to give orientation and advice. Also Laura on the weekends. The common areas are also clean and comfortable. Breakfast is included from 5 a.m. so you can have it before taking an early bus to other towns. You can have coffee or tea for free 24/7. In the evening you can order delicious pizza for a good price. I'll go back when visiting Costa Rica again.

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8
Very good
878 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Lost in San Jose Hostel & Suites

San José

Situated in San José, 5.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Lost in San Jose Hostel & Suites 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. Clean and safe hostel, well Located

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8
Very good
698 reviews
Price from
£11
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. This establishment is truly delightful! The owner is exceptionally accommodating, and it's evident that she has invested considerable effort and attention into both the establishment and the guests. I would certainly choose to stay here again.

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8.9
Fabulous
856 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

StrayCat

San José

Set in San José, within an 8-minute walk of San Juan de Dios Hospital and 1 km of Metropolitan Hospital Costa Rica, StrayCat offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is situated 1.4 km from National Theatre of Costa Rica, 5 km from Parque Diversiones and a 15-minute walk from Metropolitan Cathedral. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, and buying tickets for guests.

The hostel offers a continental or buffet breakfast. great location close to the bus stations

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8
Very good
310 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

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