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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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9.1
Superb
485 reviews
Price from
CNY 177
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. This is the second time I stayed here and it will remain my go-to hostel in San José. The quality you get for this price is unmatched. The breakfast is good and fresh every day and it is very clean. They've added a co-working space since my last stay. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Couldn't recommend it more.

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9.3
Superb
668 reviews
Price from
CNY 164
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 is located in an upscale residential neighborhood near the major highway and within 3 blocks of PriceSmart, CIMA Hospital, P.F. Chang, and a big major shopping mall— Escazu Multi-Plaza Mall. There’s a ton of coffee shops, restaurants, and specialty shops.

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9.2
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
CNY 557
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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9.3
Superb
53 reviews
Price from
CNY 123
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. I really liked this place. It had a handful of nooks and crannies that you could chill in, as well as some comfy hammocks. If you prefer to socialize, there’s some common spaces as well. In general, the place was aesthetically pleasing, as well as functional. I felt safe being here as a solo female traveler. I also liked that the reception was 24/7, especially because I had to check out at 5am.

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8.2
Very good
1,428 reviews
Price from
CNY 133
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. The place is clean, beds are comfortable and the owner is super friendly.

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8.6
Fabulous
567 reviews
Price from
CNY 103
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. A great hostel to spend a night or two in San José. Close to most bus terminals, woth a nice social and big common area, several dorms and bathrooms. Breakfast is simple but good, there is free coffee in the morning. The staff is wonderful and helps wherever they can. And their cats are absolutely adorable.

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8
Very good
886 reviews
Price from
CNY 129
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
702 reviews
Price from
CNY 96
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. Really nice hostel, lovely staff who were really helpful. They booked me an airport taxi which is handy if you have a late flight. Breakfast was delicious. Hostel was very clean.

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8.9
Fabulous
855 reviews
Price from
CNY 156
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. Everything. Wonderful. Delightful. Arousing. Harrassingly nice and kind. 9999999/10. Po polsku to ujmując, to w chuj kurwa polecam i pozdrawiam!

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8.5
Very good
613 reviews
Price from
CNY 90
per night

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