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This hostel is owned and managed by Juan Carlos, a Costa Rican-born, Spanish-raised and American-educated all-around great guy, whose personal attention makes this intimate place a winner. Kick b…
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This long-standing favourite is a place to stay with two faces. Party-people live it up in the main section of the hostel, while the vibe is more low-key in the guesthouse wing across the road. B…
Tranquilo radiates with mellow vibes and relaxing times. Big common rooms are decorated with zen-inspired Japanese lanterns, comfy couches, ample hammocks and enough mounted guitars to satisfy al…
This welcoming guesthouse is run by the adjacent Friends' Peace Center, which promotes peace and social justice. A lending library offers an extensive collection of books on Central American poli…
(US$24 per room per night)
This hostel is a winner - attractive dorms and private rooms are located in a 19th-century mansion, though the real appeal is the beautiful, fenced-in garden with hammocks, sun chairs and tropica…
Formerly under the Hostelling International (HI) banner, Toruma recently came into the control of the highly successful brothers who run Hostel Pangea, and is now the city's premier luxury backpa…
Bekuo (an indigenous Bribri word, meaning constellation) is certainly Costa Ricas's prettiest hostel, so it's no surprise that one of the original owners studied interior design. Under the new ma…
San José's most infamous party hostel is reason enough to linger in the capital for a few extra days - everything from the trippy murals and impeccable facilities to the generous perks and attent…
The Kekoldi is located in a fabulously light and airy Art Deco building. The entire property is awash in pale blues, soft pinks and bright peaches, which gently highlight whitewashed walls and wo…
(US$58 per room per night)
This family-run hotel is decorated with a private collection of contemporary Central American and Costa Rican art, including the permanent collection of painter Florencia Urbina. It also contains…
(US$60 per room per night)
This converted mansion is decked out with eclectic artwork ranging from Sarchí-style ox-carts to oil paintings of dead, white conquistadores. The hotel features 33 rooms with colonial design sche…
(US$70 per room per night)
The city's first prominent hotel was constructed in 1930 and is today recognized as a national landmark. Frequent renovations have kept the rooms modern and comfortable, though there are still su…
(US$84 per room per night)
This early 20th-century mansion is lavishly decorated in the 'Tropical Victorian' style. The Grano de Oro is also one of only six properties belonging to the group of 'Small Distinctive Hotels of…
(US$115 per room per night)
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Our Hostel started business two years ago, we have private rooms and dorms, female. males and mixed. Our rate includes continental breakfast, internet, coffee and tea all day, books exchange, ca…
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(US$4 per room per night)
Hostal Sol y Luna - Costa Rica - Costa Rica Hotel, Costa Rica Backpacker, Located in San José Downtown, with excellent prices, Sol y Luna is the best option for your Costa Rica vacations ! Ideal …
(US$5 per room per night)
Two young travelers, Brian and Mer, have taken over Galileo and are busy painting, renovating, and adding some life to the place!We're located in one of San Jose's safest neighborhoods,…
Pluses that Travellers Love from us?Of course Travelers love too our excellent location?Do not waste a night locked in your room!!!* In our balco…
(US$20 per room per night)
This recently renovated colonial style house, once home to a Costa Rican ex-president, is ideally located on the downtown from where you may take a bus, or train, and easily access any part of th…
'Good Value' We offer free Wi-Fi and internet access, Full Breakfast Buffet , free luggage storage, free city map, Cheap international Calls. This little bed-and-breakfast on …
(US$23 per room per night)
This little bed-and-breakfast on the hill leading up to the Parque Nacional is a real bargain and definitely worth considering. It was once the home of Otto Apuy, a well-known Costa Rican artist,…
The property is located at the perfect spot in San José by national Museum and few blocks from bus stations national&international! It has really comfortable beds; its clean, nice & secure .It ha…
Barrio Escalante, in one of the most beautiful and quietest residencial neighborhood, we have found a small nice house near the Parque Francia, just a block away form international cuisine restau…
*********************************************************** Voted as #1 Hostel in Costa Rica August and September 2009 BY HOS…
Guest Home Of Costa Rica an exquisitely designed for backpakers, makes your visit to the beautiful Costa Rica perfect. Guest Home Bed and Breackfast is an affordable hostel in San Jose …
Hostel Casa del Parque is a calm and relaxed place for travelers who really want to rest, perfect for backpackers as base point to explore Costa Rica and other parts of Central America. The hoste…
Why stay somewhere else, if you can stay at Kabata Hostel, where you can get free information to help YOU plan your trip around Costa Rica? * Maybe you know which places to visit, but you do…
PRIVATE AND LOW-COSTYou may have already decided to stay in a low-cost place with shared everything?. bathrooms, bedrooms, etc. STOP! For almost the same price you can have a private …
All our friends always come back ! ! !Mi Casa Hostel is a homey and friendly hostel, perfect for those visitors who wish to experience Costa Rican life and culture. Includes: …
We have 11 rooms at our hostel, our rooms all have bunk beds, we have rooms with capacity for six, four or two people in the room just in case we get couples, we have a total capacity of 34 peopl…
Welcome to the best comfortable, clean and cheap HOSTEL located in San Jose downtown, Ideal for Backpackers, groups and families. Near to almost all the bus stations to travel around the country…
(US$26 per room per night)
The Green House Hostel has opened in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. It is a modern hotel offering complete tourist assistance. We welcome you with our famous warm Costa Rican hospitality. T…
The Guest House Casa León - located in the cultural heart of San José, in a street free of noise and traffic - is the right place to enjoy a great stay to a reasonable price in the capital of Cos…
(US$32 per room per night)
Welcome to the best option to find a comfortable, clean and cheap hotel located in San Jose downtown, near to the bus stations to travel around the country, in the historical center of our capita…
(US$34 per room per night)
The perfect home base for backpackers, independent travelers and small groups, unique in its style in San Jose. A place where you can relax, plan your excursions, talk to experienced backpackers …
(US$35 per room per night)
Casa Oshun Hotel is your home in Costa Rica. The main idea was to create a house with all comodities in order to provide comfort but at the same time a place to make you feel like home.…
Colonial 1904 building with large rooms and king size bebs with semi-orthopedic mattresses and private bathroom, wifi access and free coffee for only $42 a night ($35 with share bath) Free intern…
The Fairamon San Jose hotel presents an awe-inspiring picture of historic Barrio Amon in San Jose Costa Rica. The Barrio Amón is one of San Jose city's most historic neighborhoods, home to coloni…
CHECK OUT OUR GREAT SPECIAL!25% off regular rates!!Minimum 2 consecutive nights, breakfast included!Located in the heart of San Jose, in a neighborhood known for its architect…
(US$36 per room per night)
The property is located in the very heart of the capital of Costa Rica. Everything is close by, 20 minutes away from Juan Santamarìa International Airport, museums, tourist attractions, shops, c…
(US$40 per room per night)
Enjoy Costa Rica! Welcome to the best economic option of a comfortable, nice and clean hotel located in San Jose downtown.We are located at Paseo Colon Avenue, close to museum…
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A few days in San José, home to over one third of all Ticos, will give you an insight into the true character of the nation. The city's markets are colorful and vibrant, and its nightlife is as sophisticated (or as debauched) as you want it to be.
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