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Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace....

L
Leehee
From
New Zealand
The hostels is owned by a lovely Costa Rican family, they immediately make you feel so welcome! They offer dinner for additional charge (delicious and homemade) and are happy to help with anything that is needed !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
Price from
$33.63
1 night, 2 adults

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela

Located in Alajuela and with Poas National Park reachable within 20 miles, Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi...

C
Carter
From
Costa Rica
Well first off I’ve never commented on this before so I suspect it’s because they’ve all been satisfactory however the shower in this room was amazing. I spent almost an hour in the shower.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Price from
$31.59
1 night, 2 adults

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela

Located within 20 miles of Poas National Park and 1.9 miles of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Toucan Hostel has rooms in Alajuela.

B
Brown
From
United States
The decor was wonderful. The food was great. Everyone was very helpful and nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,778 reviews
Price from
$34.20
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

San José (Near Alajuela)

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is located in San José, 3.7 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 4.6 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

T
Tracy
From
United States
What a great place! Electronic key entry worked perfectly. Clean and tidy. The private room had a comfortable bed. There are roll down blinds for privacy and to keep the sun out. The fan provides good air movement. The other travelers I spoke with were interesting. Independent traveling women with ages ranging from 20 to 50s. It was fun to share stories.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
$33.74
1 night, 2 adults

Eco Stay Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela)

Located in San José, 2.9 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Eco Stay Hostel has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

N
Nicci
From
Canada
Clean, bright, spacious. Delicious healthy breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews
Price from
$41.60
1 night, 2 adults

Ester`s Place

Escazu (Near Alajuela)

Located in Escazu, 31 miles from Poas National Park, Ester`s Place provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

D
Daniel
From
United States
clean and safe neighborhood. working distance to the mall and restaurant. easy to communicate with host staff. large room space with large closet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
$65
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel de conveniencia Travesía urbana

San José (Near Alajuela)

Hotel de conveniencia Travesía urbana is located in San José, 4.4 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 5.3 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

Gaudy's Hotel

San José (Near Alajuela)

Located in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 29 miles, Gaudy's Hotel has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

C
Chrisgtr
From
Colombia
The staff was excellent, they treated me very well and helped me with different requests.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,365 reviews
Price from
$78.98
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Escalante Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela)

Located in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 3.8 miles, Casa Escalante Hostel has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

M
Michael
From
United States
The family running this property was amazing. Friendly and helpful at every turn. The property has a very cool layout and clean amenities. They serve a wonderful breakfast from 7-10.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 848 reviews
Price from
$34.20
1 night, 2 adults

Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante

San José (Near Alajuela)

Located in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 3.3 miles, Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout...

N
Navarrete
From
Costa Rica
Private room, shower, comfortable bed and clean room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Price from
$75
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
    Lovely home from home hostel. Staff great, helpful and cheerful. Location good, in safe quite area, shops nearby. Kitchen you share with the home. Hot showers which is fab. Beds comfy, linen changed frequently as are towels. Lovely little garden area. Hosts will meet and drop off at airport for $10 each way.
    Guest review by
    Rosemarie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.27
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,561 reviews
    The room was super clean and the water was hot in the bathroom. As a solo female traveller, I didn't feel unsafe at all. The staff went out of their way to help and to make me feel comfortable getting to the hostel and to my next destination. The restaurant is a good value and the food is good too...but you can't beat that view. I would stay there again.
    Guest review by
    Mary
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
    The best hostel I have stayed in Costa Rica so far! Owners were so friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and I felt so safe there. I’ll definitely be back and I would 100% recommend that to everyone who needs a place to stay close to the airport.
    Guest review by
    Míša
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.27
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,561 reviews
    Great location, great value for the price. The hostel is nice and the bed (I slept in a dormiroty) was good. I had a good night of sleep (only waken up because of late arrivals). There are plugs right next to each bed, which is super practical. The free shuttle to the airport is very helpful!
    Guest review by
    Perrine
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $39.55
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 506 reviews
    Great location for airport travel with some great local restaurants close by. Safe and quiet area. Great hostel owner, Katty helps with everything including very fair taxi rides to the airport. would highly recommend for anyone coming to or from San Jose airport for a night. Just one more is make sure you have either dollars or cash but there is also an atm close by.
    Guest review by
    Nick
    Young couple