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BEE Suites San José - Escalante

San José (Near San Rafael)

Located just 5.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, BEE Suites San José - Escalante offers accommodation in San José with access to a fitness centre, a shared lounge, as well as a lift.

J
James
From
Poland
If you want to stay close to Downtown San Jose, this is the place. A quiet neighborhood close to a street full of life and nice restaurants. Downtown is an easy walking distance. Check-in was fast and efficient and the on-site parking is very secure at no extra charge. Everything in our room was new and clean, including a washer and dryer. The view from the 11th floor was spectacular both at night and during the day. This is hands-down our first choice for a hotel San Jose
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,487 reviews
Price from
US$112.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Casa 69

San José (Near San Rafael)

Located in central San Jose, Hotel Casa 69 offers a garden patio, free Wi-Fi in public areas and individually decorated rooms with cable TV. The National Museum is just a 10-minute walk away.

A
Antoine Bidault
From
Myanmar
Great room and great breakfast ! Everyone is very nice :) We recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,059 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

San José (Near San Rafael)

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.

M
Mélody
From
Spain
The location is perfect, close to Barrio Escalante and very close to the city center by walking as well. There is a supermarket where you can find everything you need at 5 minutes walking distance and very nice restaurants and coffee shops around (I recommend Mandrágora Gastro Pub with Harry Potter vibes and Franco for a nice coffee). You have everything in this hostel, a lot of showers, toilets, full equipped kitchen, beds are perfects. The team who is in charge of this hostel is very helpful and friendly ! Thanks to them ! It's automatic check in, so nobody will be here to host you so make sure to have read before the message from the hostel on booking. You will have to fill some basics info in order to have your key to enter the building (1 minute action so it's manageable easily)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$33.74
1 night, 2 adults
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El mochilero

Cartago (Near San Rafael)

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, El mochilero is set in Cartago, 6.2 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester and 16 km from Ujarras Ruins.

N
Nicole
From
Austria
Very warm and friendly welcome. Easy Check-In and open minded if you need any help. The room was awesome for the 2 nights we feel very comfortable. We could also Use the Garage for our car that was awesome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$34
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa Irazú

Cartago (Near San Rafael)

Located just 6.8 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester, Casa Irazú offers accommodation in Cartago with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as luggage storage space.

F
FloFe88
From
Germany
My stay with Berna was truly very pleasant. I immediately felt at home, and the cozy room made me feel at home. The accommodation is perfect for a trip to the Irazú volcano. Everything is clean, and Berna is a very friendly host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults
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Eco Stay Hostel

San José (Near San Rafael)

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.

B
Batur Uraz
From
Belgium
Friendly, family owned business. Everything was good. We just stayed one night after a long flight and slept well here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews
Price from
US$44
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa Marlui-San José

Curridabat (Near San Rafael)

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

K
Karina
From
Czech Republic
The hostility of Luis and Margarita (owners of the house), breakfast, view from terrace, design of the house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Price from
US$53.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Great View in Escalante!

San José (Near San Rafael)

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, city view and a terrace, Great View in Escalante! is set in San José. The property was built in 2025 and has accommodation with a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$97
1 night, 2 adults
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Escalante Executive Studio AC

San José (Near San Rafael)

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, city view and a balcony, Escalante Executive Studio AC is located in San José.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$78.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Country house with an incredible view to the city

Cartago (Near San Rafael)

Country house with an incredible view to the city, a property with a garden, is situated in Cartago, 21 km from Ujarras Ruins, 24 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, as well as 25 km from Estadio...

K
Krzysztof
From
Poland
The view from the porch - absolutely breathtaking both at night and in the morning. Local cat stole our hearts❤️ Next time we come will definitely stay longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$85
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 580 reviews

    Located within the Momentum Shopping Centre, Hyatt Place San Jose Pinares offers an outdoor pool, and 24-hour gym. Each stylish room has free Wi-Fi and city views.

    From US$176.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews

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

    From US$63.28 per night

  • Casa Echavarria

    San José
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

    CASA ECHAVARRIA is situated in San José, 3.5 km from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. CASA ECHAVARRIA features both free WiFi and free private parking. A TV is provided.

    From US$57.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 538 reviews

    Located 6.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, In the Wind Hostel and Guesthouse offers 3-star accommodation in San José and features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$25.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews

    Offering a restaurant and a fitness centre, Hotel Ave del Paraíso is located in central San José. The buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi access are free of charge.

    From US$111.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews

    Offering city views, Apartotel Tairona is an accommodation located in San Pedro, 6.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 7.9 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

    From US$86.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

    The Cozy Cactus House B&B Cartago Centro English Spoken, a property with a garden, is set in Cartago, 5.9 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester, 15 km from Ujarras Ruins, as well as 25 km from La Sabana...

    From US$60.51 per night

  • Haven Hotel

    San José
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

    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.

    From US$75.66 per night

Stay connected in San Rafael and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Casa Sarita y Manuel, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Curridabat, 13 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 14 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, as well as 17 km from Parque...

    From US$33.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Country house, Cozy Fireplace and an amazing view provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 11 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester.

    From US$142.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Country house with an incredible view to the city, a property with a garden, is situated in Cartago, 21 km from Ujarras Ruins, 24 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, as well as 25 km from Estadio...

    From US$126.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews

    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.

    From US$43.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Set in Curridabat, 0201 iFreses Hermoso Apartamento Full Equipado SIN PARQUEO offers accommodation with a private pool.

    From US$79.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

    A good location for a hassle-free stay in Curridabat, iFreses, Study Full equipped whith Pool, air- conditioning, spectacular view of the city, parking with additional payment is an apartment...

    From US$90.77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

    Situated in Curridabat, Serenity spot at iFreses to lovelystay features accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

    From US$86.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Set in Curridabat, 0509 iFreses Hermoso Apartamento con Aire Acondicionado y Parqueo offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

    From US$90.40 per night