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A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fruits is available for the continental breakfast. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in American cuisine.

Clean and tidy, use of kitchen, food available and breakfast was great would defo recommend really enjoyed my stay , hosts were super nice and went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable

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9.1
Superb
169 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

At the inn, the rooms have a wardrobe, a patio with a garden view, a private bathroom, a TV, bed linen and towels. At Casa Mayela Guest House rooms are fitted with a seating area.

Parque Viva is 26 km from Casa Mayela Guest House, while Barva Volcano is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 8 km from the inn.

Spotless and pleasant facility, run by awesome woman. Little English but walked us to a restaurant and the bus station in the morning, Caring, kind and very gracious.

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9.2
Superb
288 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Casa Bellavista Suites is located in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park and 3.6 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The guest house features family rooms.

Diana was such a great host, friendly and cooperative

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9.3
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

Parque Diversiones is 8.7 km from the guest house, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 8 km from Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama.

This hostel is really beautiful et clean. I had no problem to check-in and check-out. The lady there was so kind :))

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9.5
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

F&M Guesthouse in San José provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, a lift and free WiFi. The accommodation provides full-day security and room service for guests.

The breakfast was absolutely amazing! Additionally, Fabien went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable, got settled into Costa Rica, and literally went above and beyond in every single way to help me with whatever I needed. The home is small, but extremely clean. He was very respectful of my space and my needs and I felt completely safe and comfortable. This is a property I would highly recommend to anyone looking to spend a day or two in San Jose. His local knowledge and willingness to share that and assist me was truly exceptional. I will encourage any family and friends heading to Costa Rica to start their trip with him.

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9.6
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
£20
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.

Great location. Easy to find. Beautiful big rooms.

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8.1
Very good
2,259 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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, Delcafetalcr provides accommodation located in San José. It is set 47 km from Poas National Park and features full-day security. The guest house offers a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Staff were friendly especially the employee who got a tattoo. He was very welcoming (despite having little English was very friendly & nice).

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8.2
Very good
685 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Situated in San José, within 600 metres of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 1.5 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Casa Jardin del Mango provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace and a shared lounge. National Theatre of Costa Rica is 3.6 km away.

Parque Diversiones is 5 km from the hostel, while Multiplaza Escazu is 6 km away. Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 5 km from the property.

Great place to stay. The hostel is basically an old mansion, where you can rent in suite and shared bathroom rooms. It is lies in a very nice neighborhood close to the park.

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8.6
Fabulous
753 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

At the guest house, every unit comes with a desk. Each unit is equipped with a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a patio. At the guest house, some units are soundproof.

The staff was very helpful with anything I needed and it has a very good location.

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8.8
Fabulous
180 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Set in central San José, Hotel Casa León offers its guests a computer with internet access, a shared lounge area with a TV, and free Wi-Fi access.

All the rooms feature fans and a private bathroom with a shower. Some units have a safe, cable TV and a hairdryer in the bathroom.

Patrick and his wife are super friendly and helpfull people. The location is very central so it is possible to walk to pretty much everything. As a solo female traveller it is nice to get some local guidance on do's and don'ts and Patrick was very helpfull. I had 2 nights at the guesthouse at the beginning of my vacation and then came back for 1 night at the end. Patrick made me feel like i was a returning friend.

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8.4
Very good
457 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

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  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,018 reviews
    We rented a two-bedroom suite with kitchen facilities and we were very happy with our choice. The rooms were all spacious, clean, up-to-date and comfortable. They were also quiet. The reception staff and maids were friendly and welcoming and happy to accommodate our requests. La Sabana is in a great location, about 20 minutes outside the city centre in a quiet area of town with a park nearby. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance.
    Jenny
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £88.34
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,586 reviews
    Location very good, very close to tourist attractions in city center. Room was big, relatively quiet (you could hear traffic, but that is pretty normal in city center). Staff spoke good English. Breakfast was good, a lot of fresh fruit.
    Natasja
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £43.12
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,419 reviews
    Great hostel. Quiet place, nice hosts, good WiFi, nice breakfast, good money value. Highly recomended!
    Andrea
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.99
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 555 reviews
    Loved our stay here! Clean, spacious, bright outdoor spaces, quiet and in a lovely neighbourhood with tons of restaurants close by and about a 20-30 min walk from the downtown core. Views from the room were quite nice too! Breakfast was cereal, milk, fresh fruit, and bagged portions of sliced white bread (2 slices per person) and jam. Staff was very friendly and kind. And there's a hostel squirrel in one of the trees who is super cute!
    Gwen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £33.96
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 691 reviews
    I was looking for a quiet few last days before flying home and this hostel was the perfect vibe for that! Super comfy and quiet private room, great location in a safe neighborhood to walk around and explore, good food options nearby… the kitchen is also well stocked with appliances and utensils, and there’s a beautiful patio to relax / hang out.
    Dona
    Solo traveller
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
    Very spacious and comfortable private rooms and good common spaces; very clean; superb host and staff with outstanding service (coffee, laundry, cleaning, availability 24/7, good communication). Great location close to all needed amenities and parks in quiet and safe neighbourhood.
    Louisa Esther
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 124 reviews
    Very friendly hostess always ready to help. I liked the breakfast (it is included in the stay). Excellent value for money. I liked the neighborhood: it is generally safe and quiet, unlike the city center. Walking distance to bakery and grocery stores. There is a bus stop very close to the place (buses go to the city center). I definitely will stay at the Casa Kitus next time.
    Aleksandr
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £27.85
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 457 reviews
    Location was great, right in the center of San Jose. Patrick was a great host and very helpful with questions and parking. Quiet and comfortable room with ceiling fan to keep us cool.
    Cameron
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £44.38
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,839 reviews
    Great location in central San José, walking distance to the museums and markets. Convenient with a supermarket next door. Private and quiet inside the property despite being in the city centre.
    Breanne
    People with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,018 reviews
    Really lovely apartments in a great location. Close enough to the city centre to walk in but far enough out of the centre that it was quiet and peaceful. Also, lovely park nearby. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Very comfortable beds. Was lovely relaxing by the pool watching the various birds after a busy day sightseeing. Breakfast was great, fresh and tasty food and lots of it. Would highly recommend.
    Lorna
    Group

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