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Situated in San José and within 4.3 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Casa Mayela Guest House has a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 8.8 km from Parque Diversiones, 21 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 26 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. This is a treasure. Located near bus terminal (Tracopa - one of the mayor bus lines in Costa Rica), on walking distance from mayor San Jose's museums: National museum, Pre-Columbian gold museum, and a Jade museum. The guesthouse is a nice old house with everything you need. The kitchen is well equipped. Everything is very clean. The owner, Senora Mayela, is a treasure as well, a warm-hearted person. She took the best care of me, and our conversations were delightful! If you need a cozy place to stay in downtown San Jose, look no further. This is it! Thank you, senora Mayela, for everything!

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9
Superb
353 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

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 Park. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.7 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

Parque Diversiones is 8.7 km from the guest house, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 21 km away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 20 km from the property. It's done very nicely and the environment feels welcoming. Very short walk from the Tracopa bus station. The kitchen is well-equipped and tidy. The hostel was like a treat after a long trip from Panama. I also had a dorm for myself for that night so I rested a lot. Thank you!

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9.1
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
per night

Located in Palmares, 46 km from Cerro de la Muerte and 30 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls, Hospedaje Adrimaran offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 47 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary.

The guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The guest house features a children's playground and a picnic area. Comfy, responsive host, Air conditioner, TV, shared kitchen, quiet, HUGE ROOM AND BATHROOM.

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9.3
Superb
44 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

Featuring a balcony with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Paradiselodge Jungleguesthouse can be found in Platanillo, close to Nauyaca Waterfalls and 18 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The house is special and specious Great balcony with view Alice is friendly and available

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9.2
Superb
40 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

The colonial-style Costa Rica Guesthouse offers a green tropical garden and patio with complimentary Wi-Fi, Co-Work space and two private parking.

Costa Rica Guesthouse offers coffee and tea throughout the day in the communal lounge and a breakfast for 3500 colones only! There is also a TV lounge with a licensed bar and restaurant. A business center is available for meeting. the friendly atmosphere the staff and the place . it’s gorgeous!

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8.2
Very good
2,719 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Offering a casino, gym and free WiFi zone, this modern Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is situated opposite España Park and the Modern Art Museum.

Costa Rica’s National Museum and Atlántico Train Station are just 500 metres from Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas. Juan Santamaría International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers free private parking. Comfortable, large rooms. Good breakfast. Morning shuttles to the airport (for a reasonable fee). The location is very central if you want to walk to museums etc. We ate in the casino restaurant for dinner, but other restaurants/bars are in the immediate area.

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8.6
Fabulous
3,140 reviews
Price from
US$80.33
per night

Situated in San José, 5.7 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Luca hostel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 7.1 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 10 km from Parque Diversiones and 21 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. Barva Volcano is 33 km away and Ujarras Ruins is 36 km from the guest house. Great location, very large hostel and the staff super friendly

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8.3
Very good
102 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

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. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. 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.

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8.4
Very good
193 reviews
Price from
US$24.30
per night

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. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a minimarket for guests. Everything, but mostly the people who run it. They allow me to stay there until my flight, that it was in the late evening

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8.8
Fabulous
560 reviews
Price from
US$39.60
per night

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. This guest house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. great location, walking distance to city centre, beautiful park close by. for first visit and experince in Costa Rica great location. also staff was very helpfull and help us rent a car for very good price. also at the reception desk everyone speak very good English

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8.9
Fabulous
629 reviews
Price from
US$59.40
per night

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