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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 best hostel I have been in so far

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9
Wonderful
473 reviews
Price from
$25
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. Centrally located, spacious &, comfortable hostel with everything a traveler needs. The dorm had two separate showers, comfortable beds and pillows, each bunk has a curtain, electric dock and lamp, as well as lockers. Morning coffee was great on the garden terrace. There's a large living room to watch movies/sports and working stations for the digital nomads.

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9.4
Wonderful
664 reviews
Price from
$20
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
Wonderful
126 reviews
Price from
$65
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
Wonderful
44 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Finca Escalante

San José

Parque Viva is 27 km from the hostel, while Barva Volcano is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International, 9 km from Finca Escalante, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Finca Escalante is a clean and welcoming hostel. We stayed at the hostel only one night after arriving on 24th of Dec to Costa Rica. The restaurants were closed in the neighborhood on that day and the guy at the reception was lovely and kind and he offered us a pizza cause we could not find anything to eat that night. We booked 2 beds in a share room and he also gave us a private room cause there was not so many people at the hostel. Hospitality was amazing!!! Ticos are really lovely and helpful!!! The next morning we got delicious breakfast: (a buffet) fresh fruits, coffee, pancakes with maples syrup, jam and peanut butter and toasts. If we are back in San Jose we will definitely book it again. Totally worth it!

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8
Very Good
1,920 reviews
Price from
$12.60
per night

Hostel Gaudys

San José

Hostel Gaudys 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.

At Hostel Gaudys you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a games room and a tour desk. The property offers free parking. Good people, good breakfast. Close to Tica bus station.

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8.2
Very Good
1,415 reviews
Price from
$18
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. Very nice place, great amenities, friendly staff, good breakfast

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8.7
Excellent
550 reviews
Price from
$13.59
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. The staff is amazing and super helpful. Clean rooms and bathroom. Very quiet place compared to the other hostels iv been. A perfect place to stay a night at san Jose. The place is decorated very nicely and makes the feeling of home. Kitchen equipped with everything you need.

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8
Very Good
862 reviews
Price from
$20
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. 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
Very Good
689 reviews
Price from
$11.70
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. Anna was very helpful and really friendly, she let us stay whilst waiting for our shuttle !

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8.9
Excellent
850 reviews
Price from
$19.95
per night

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