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Situated in San José and within 4.3 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Casa Mayela Guest House has a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 8.8 km from Parque Diversiones, 21 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 26 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. This is a treasure. Located near bus terminal (Tracopa - one of the mayor bus lines in Costa Rica), on walking distance from mayor San Jose's museums: National museum, Pre-Columbian gold museum, and a Jade museum. The guesthouse is a nice old house with everything you need. The kitchen is well equipped. Everything is very clean. The owner, Senora Mayela, is a treasure as well, a warm-hearted person. She took the best care of me, and our conversations were delightful! If you need a cozy place to stay in downtown San Jose, look no further. This is it! Thank you, senora Mayela, for everything!

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9
Superb
352 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Featuring city views, Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace, around 4.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.7 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

Parque Diversiones is 8.7 km from the guest house, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 21 km away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 20 km from the property. It's done very nicely and the environment feels welcoming. Very short walk from the Tracopa bus station. The kitchen is well-equipped and tidy. The hostel was like a treat after a long trip from Panama. I also had a dorm for myself for that night so I rested a lot. Thank you!

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9.1
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
per night

Located in Palmares, 46 km from Cerro de la Muerte and 30 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls, Hospedaje Adrimaran offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 47 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary.

The guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The guest house features a children's playground and a picnic area. Comfy, responsive host, Air conditioner, TV, shared kitchen, quiet, HUGE ROOM AND BATHROOM.

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9.3
Superb
44 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

Featuring a balcony with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Paradiselodge Jungleguesthouse can be found in Platanillo, close to Nauyaca Waterfalls and 18 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Staying in wooden house surrounded by jungle, nature, animals sounds, flying birds and all the green around was amazing! View from the balcony is spectacular, we relaxed and had a great time, even saw a Tuckan very very close :) kitchen is well equipped, we didn’t lack anything and felt very comfortable. Swimming pool was clean and kids had a lot of fun there :) 10/10, worth recomanding! As an advantage I can add closeness of Nauyaca Waterfalls, if anyone is planning a visit, the bungalow is a perfect location.

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9.2
Superb
39 reviews
Price from
US$115
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. The employees always tried to help me with my doubts and also they gave some good recommendations. I had a great time in this house. I recommend this place! :)

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8.2
Very good
2,715 reviews
Price from
US$9.90
per night

Offering a casino, gym and free WiFi zone, this modern Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is situated opposite España Park and the Modern Art Museum.

Costa Rica’s National Museum and Atlántico Train Station are just 500 metres from Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas. Juan Santamaría International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers free private parking. The hotel offers great value for money, friendly staff, clean, comfortable, well-located and a perfect stay to explore San Jose and the rest of Costa Rica. Viator tours had picked me up here which was awesome and the transport organized was excellent as well. It was a great area, safe to walk around in the day, resturants, parks and historical sites all nearby. This was part of a Travel Guru Life Expedition

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8.6
Fabulous
3,135 reviews
Price from
US$80.33
per night

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. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Very nice restaurant and taxis constant

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8.5
Very good
192 reviews
Price from
US$24.30
per night

Boasting a garden and views of city, Viva Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a minimarket for guests. Everything. This place is perfect, very beautiful, quiet, and the guy who attended was extremely nice and helpful. Thank you

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8.8
Fabulous
556 reviews
Price from
US$39.60
per night

Located within 48 km of Poas National Park and 800 metres of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica in San José, Casa Jardin del Mango offers accommodation with seating area. This guest house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. This is an amazing place to stay multiple nights or even more, it has everything you may need during your stay including a little gym inside de house, it is beautiful (exactly like the photos) and spotless clean. The dog was very nice and friendly, and the guy that attend us was very friendly and helpful.

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8.9
Fabulous
631 reviews
Price from
US$59.40
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. I loved everything about Kibi Kibi. Everything is walkable or you can use public transportation. All guests and staff are extremely welcoming and kind.

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8.7
Fabulous
127 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

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