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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. I loved the location of the hostel, in Bario escalante, which is safe and vibrant. Communication with the host was great and I very much appreciate all the info about busses and transport to make the most out of my limited time in Costa Rica. There are enough showers, sinks and toilets on the corridor, I never had to wait to use one. The space is clean, with high ceiling and airy. I loved the fact that they have paper towels and the whole digital codes with clear instructions on what to use where.

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9.3
Superb
112 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. Sweetest guy behind the reception that remembered your name and breakfast was amazing!

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9.2
Superb
484 reviews
Price from
US$22
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. The location was wonderful. Very close to everything you like to see in San José! Very nice and quiet neigborhood though!

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9.4
Superb
124 reviews
Price from
US$55
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 Hotel 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.

At the hostel, rooms come with a desk. The rooms have a wardrobe. The stuff is so friendly, breakfast is great, beautiful green oasis in a loud and chaotic city, 10 mins walk from the airport. I will be back again & felt so safe and sound as a solo travelling woman. Good place to meet other travelers, too.

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8
Very good
1,364 reviews
Price from
US$18.90
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. This hostel is absolutely great! Location is perfect, and there is a nice chillout area and kitchen. Rooms and beds are great, and the fact that you even get a decent breakfast for such a cheap price? Amazing.

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8.3
Very good
853 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

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. forgot my phone in the (open) locker when leaving early in a rush. a day after called the hostel. they had found the lost item and kept it safe. honesty of this kind is a precious value... only good stuff can be said about this hostel.

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8.9
Fabulous
597 reviews
Price from
US$21.98
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. Loved my stay here! Grocery store at a walking distance, and super close to the bus station. I had to leave at 5am, before breakfast was served but they offered me breakfast in a bag so I can take it with me 🙏🏽 This hostel is spotless, 100% recommend!

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8.9
Fabulous
932 reviews
Price from
US$19.95
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. The structure was very nice, close to all the bus terminals, and there were some very sweet cats running around!

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8.6
Fabulous
342 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Located in San José, within 4.8 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 6.2 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, awā San José provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 9.2 km from Parque Diversiones, 22 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 26 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. The property is authentic yet modern. It’s a calm oasis in the hectics of the city.

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8.5
Very good
267 reviews
Price from
US$70.50
per night

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