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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. Perfect location near the city center and in a safe area. Right next to many restaurants. Clean and tidy. Helpful staff.

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9.3
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
US$21.42
per night

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. The place is very nice and has a great vibe. The owner was so helpful and we were so happy to get a SIM card at the hostel. We stayed one night in San Jose and were leaving very early the next day so we didn't experienced the area a lot. They have a great common area to hang out. The place is very clean.

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9.3
Superb
477 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

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. The hostel was quiet, clean, and professional. The staff was delightful and helpful. The atmosphere was lovely with art and plants everyway. It was close to central San José, banks, grocery, and Sábana park.

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9
Superb
939 reviews
Price from
US$19.95
per night

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, the units at Ester`s Place have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a balcony. location, space, kindness of the owner

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9.4
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

The rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Casa Colibri Chirripó also boast a mountain view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Very cosy hostal with nice lounge area, library, spacious kitchen where you can use all the equipment and even free fruit/vegetables/coffee. They have a lush garden with access to the river. There are nice restaurants on walking distance.

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$28.83
per night

Hospedaje Casa Académica is set in San Pedro, within 6.4 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 7.8 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower and free toiletries. At the hostel all rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Nice, friendly owner. Very helpful 👍

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9
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Situated in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 47 km, Gaudy's Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 1.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 1.6 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 5.1 km from Parque Diversiones. Private parking is available on site. Staff was so helpful! I was able to get a wonderful meal after a long day of travel. I am slo able to store some things there. Would recommend to anyone landing in San Jose.

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8
Very good
1,324 reviews
Price from
US$18.23
per night

Situated in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 6.1 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 7.6 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 11 km from Parque Diversiones and 24 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. I had a wonderful stay at Casa Escalante during my time in San José. The hotel is perfectly located, just a short walk from one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. It's close enough to enjoy the energy but far enough to avoid the hassle. My room was spacious, clean, and well-equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable stay. I especially appreciated the peace and quiet. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. They were able to assist me with anything I needed, including extending my stay on short notice. Although I wasn’t feeling well and unfortunately missed the breakfast, I truly appreciated the thoughtful service. The highlight of my stay was the room itself, which had a very comfortable bed and a spacious bathroom. Casa Escalante offers great value for money. I felt right at home and will certainly return the next time I'm in San José!

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8.1
Very good
885 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Located in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 6.1 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. Great location in a safe neighborhood. The hostel is clean and well maintained, and the staff and owner Andy were very helpful with information about connections/ongoing travels. The website also has a comprehensive and linked list of bus routes and things to do in San José.

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8.8
Fabulous
554 reviews
Price from
US$23.76
per night

Set in San José, within an 8-minute walk of San Juan de Dios Hospital and 1 km of Metropolitan Hospital Costa Rica, Stray Cat Hostel 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. Clean, friendly cats everywhere, staff super nice, friendly and helpful! Very nice for solo travelers

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8.4
Very good
302 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

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