The 10 best homestays in San José, Costa Rica

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Casa Kibi Kibi

San José

Located just 10 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Casa Kibi Kibi provides accommodation in San José with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen.

Daniel

From

Costa Rica

The staff was very helpful with anything I needed and it has a very good location.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

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US$49

1 night, 2 adults

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Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama

San José

Featuring city views, Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace, around 4.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan...

Melanie

From

Germany

Safe and central location, close to the bus terminal. Clean, cozy and very lovely staff.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

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US$35

1 night, 2 adults

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Haven Hotel

San José

Featuring a garden and views of inner courtyard, Haven Hotel is a recently renovated guest house located in San José, 5.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

Esa

From

Finland

Big room, big comfy bed, fan for cooling, 2 tables, rack for clothes and towel, big window with curtains, private bathroom and shower. Very nice area with restaurants, cafes, sodas and mall in walking distance. The hotel has big patio few meters above street level and is great place to chill.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

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US$62.78

1 night, 2 adults

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Viva Guest House

San José

Boasting a garden and views of city, Viva Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park.

Marie

From

United States

Hostess was extremely kind and helpful and genorous. Rooms were very clean and lovely. Beds super comfy! Breakfast very good!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 587 reviews

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US$48.60

1 night, 2 adults

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Casa Jardin del Mango

San José

Located within 48 km of Poas National Park and 800 metres of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica in San José, Casa Jardin del Mango offers accommodation with seating area.

Vilove

From

Mauritius

Awesome amenities including shared kitchen, living room and amazing garden with turtles and a koi aquarium. Ping-pong table, tablefootball and playstation.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews

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US$88.35

1 night, 2 adults

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Lolas Hostal Hab. doble (baño privado)

San José

Featuring garden views, Lolas Hostal Hab. Doble (baño privado) offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a patio, around 3.9 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

Sofiia

From

Ukraine

I liked the interior design and hospitality

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

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US$25.20

1 night, 2 adults

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W's Hostel

San José

Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, W's Hostel features express check-in and check-out and free WiFi. It is set 3.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and offers a shared kitchen.

Nadine

From

Austria

Next to the bus station Terminal 7-10. Super friendly staff. Clean and comfortable place with shared kitchen, and working space. All in all perfect for a stay while traveling by bus. However for visiting San Jose itself I would probably recommend a different region of the town, but the Hostel is totally recommendable!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 927 reviews

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US$31.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Carolina hostel

San José

Set in San José, within 48 km of Poas National Park and 5.5 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Carolina hostel offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

Silvija

From

Croatia

Everything is good, very clean and quiet hostel. In a good part of city.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

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US$21.60

1 night, 2 adults

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SJO Oasis Hostel

San José

Situated within 46 km of Poas National Park and 3.6 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, SJO Oasis Hostel in San José features a bar and rooms with free WiFi.

Larissa

From

New Zealand

My friend and I didn't actually stay here due to our flight being cancelled at the very last minute! However I wanted to write a review anyway to say the hosts were just exceptional the whole way through our crisis- when our flight was delayed until 1am they said they'd put us in a private room so we didn't wake up others, and they would wake up around 2am to let us into the hostel regardless. Then when we told her the flight could no longer get to Costa Rica, she was so understanding & very kind & lovely. I'm sure the place was beautiful, but I would recommend this for the safety, kindness, empathy & care of the hosts alone. They really were genuinely good people and we were so grateful to them when we were in a really stressful situation.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

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US$119.60

1 night, 2 adults

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Casa Marlui-San José

Curridabat (Near San José)

Featuring mountain views, Casa Marlui-San José features accommodation with patio, around 11 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

Eline

From

Belgium

The most beautiful house, friendly hosts, good Location, comfortable beds, good breakfast, cute dog. Would recommend 10/10

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

Price from

US$53.20

1 night, 2 adults

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