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Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela

Located in Alajuela and with Poas National Park reachable within 20 miles, Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi...

E
Edwin
From
Nicaragua
The host is a super friendly person
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Price from
$31.59
1 night, 2 adults

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace....

J
Jason
From
Guatemala
The breakfasts were delicious with coffee or tea. They also provided dinners for a reasonable cost. Their patio has a tree, plants, chairs and a pool with fish and waterfall. The dining room is next to the patio. The bunk beds have privacy curtains and the beds are comfortable. This is an enjoyable family environment. There is a place to hang clothes to air dry, and access to a washer and dryer for a reasonable cost. They can drive you to many locations near or far for great rates. The hostal is in a controlled community. There are good restaurants within a 10 minute walk. And downtown Alajuela is a 20 minute walk. Alajuela is a very safe community to walk and enjoy the restaurants, parks, shopping, etc. Buses to and from the airport are in Alajuela (20 minute walk) or they can drive you to/from the San Jose Airport, which is a 10 minute drive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews
Price from
$36.99
1 night, 2 adults

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela

Located within 20 miles of Poas National Park and 1.9 miles of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Toucan Hostel has rooms in Alajuela.

D
Devta Laurence
From
France
Staff so nice 🙂 Cleanliness Quietness
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,767 reviews
Price from
$34.20
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

San José (Near Alajuela)

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is located in San José, 3.7 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 4.6 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

T
Tracy
From
United States
What a great place! Electronic key entry worked perfectly. Clean and tidy. The private room had a comfortable bed. There are roll down blinds for privacy and to keep the sun out. The fan provides good air movement. The other travelers I spoke with were interesting. Independent traveling women with ages ranging from 20 to 50s. It was fun to share stories.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
$33.74
1 night, 2 adults

Eco Stay Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela)

Located in San José, 2.9 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Eco Stay Hostel has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

B
Benny Voncken
From
Netherlands
This is the second time I stayed here and it will remain my go-to hostel in San José. The quality you get for this price is unmatched. The breakfast is good and fresh every day and it is very clean. They've added a co-working space since my last stay. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Couldn't recommend it more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
Price from
$41.60
1 night, 2 adults

Ester`s Place

Escazu (Near Alajuela)

Located in Escazu, 31 miles from Poas National Park, Ester`s Place provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

s
sebastien
From
United Arab Emirates
location, space, kindness of the owner
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
$71.50
1 night, 2 adults

Gaudy's Hotel

San José (Near Alajuela)

Located in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 29 miles, Gaudy's Hotel has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

M
Marlen
From
Switzerland
Nice and helpful staff. Thank you so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,363 reviews
Price from
$78.98
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Escalante Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela)

Located in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 3.8 miles, Casa Escalante Hostel has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

L
Lena Jerstad
From
Norway
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews
Price from
$34.20
1 night, 2 adults

Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante

San José (Near Alajuela)

Located in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 3.3 miles, Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout...

a
alejandro
From
Netherlands
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews
Price from
$56.52
1 night, 2 adults

NATIVUS Art-Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela)

Located in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 29 miles, NATIVUS Art-Hostel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

H
Houhou
From
Canada
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
Price from
$54.15
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews
    Lovely home from home hostel. Staff great, helpful and cheerful. Location good, in safe quite area, shops nearby. Kitchen you share with the home. Hot showers which is fab. Beds comfy, linen changed frequently as are towels. Lovely little garden area. Hosts will meet and drop off at airport for $10 each way.
    Guest review by
    Rosemarie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.27
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,564 reviews
    The room was super clean and the water was hot in the bathroom. As a solo female traveller, I didn't feel unsafe at all. The staff went out of their way to help and to make me feel comfortable getting to the hostel and to my next destination. The restaurant is a good value and the food is good too...but you can't beat that view. I would stay there again.
    Guest review by
    Mary
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews
    The best hostel I have stayed in Costa Rica so far! Owners were so friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and I felt so safe there. I’ll definitely be back and I would 100% recommend that to everyone who needs a place to stay close to the airport.
    Guest review by
    Míša
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.27
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,564 reviews
    Great location, great value for the price. The hostel is nice and the bed (I slept in a dormiroty) was good. I had a good night of sleep (only waken up because of late arrivals). There are plugs right next to each bed, which is super practical. The free shuttle to the airport is very helpful!
    Guest review by
    Perrine
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $39.55
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
    Great location for airport travel with some great local restaurants close by. Safe and quiet area. Great hostel owner, Katty helps with everything including very fair taxi rides to the airport. would highly recommend for anyone coming to or from San Jose airport for a night. Just one more is make sure you have either dollars or cash but there is also an atm close by.
    Guest review by
    Nick
    Young couple