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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, 336 reviews
Price from
$32.08
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....

D
Donna
From
Costa Rica
Felt like l was visiting family. Garden was beautiful. Convenient to airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
Price from
$38.25
1 night, 2 adults

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela

Backpackers Alajuela is a beautiful hostel located in Alajuela Town Center. It features free Wi-Fi, a on-site restaurant and a free shuttle service to the airport, a 5-minute drive away.

L
Laura
From
Canada
Location great, rooms big and comfortable, clean, really nice hot shower, cool building
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,584 reviews
Price from
$21.76
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, 116 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.

A
Amine
From
France
Very close to the city center and to restaurants. However helpful, cheerful, cool staff. Very good hospitality and spirit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 480 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
$73.45
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.

I
Ines Carolina
From
Nicaragua
Perfect location, closed to the center but still far enough to avoid the mess of the capital
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,342 reviews
Price from
$60.75
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...

A
Arbel
From
Germany
Very clean place, lots of corners for private space. You don't feel the people around you if you want your own place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 865 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 3.8 miles, Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout...

Y
Yuval
From
Israel
the best hostel I have been in so far
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 577 reviews
Price from
$53.46
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...

C
Carlos Cornejo
From
Ecuador
This place was much better than the pictures. Very clean, cozy, safe and the host was very kind and always willing to help or give advice on what to do in San Jose. The hostel has common areas to chill, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spot to exercise or practice yoga. There's a balcony with a view to either work remotely or read a book. Rooms are spacious, there are lockers. The location is very convenient to get around town. Truly exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 941 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
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,584 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 438 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: $27.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,584 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, 438 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: $27.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,584 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, 490 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