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Boasting free bikes and views of garden, XIN Bed&Breakfast is a recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in San José, 46 km from Poas National Park. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

This guesthouse is situated in a quiet and safe district 15 minutes drive to San Jose'center. It's a big house with 5 different comfortable rooms. The owner doesn't live there, so this house is for the travellers. There is a large dining room, a lounge, a kitchen with all you need. A small garden with a sofa. Breakfast correct included. The entire house is very clean. A lot of light. All rooms with windows. The beds are very comfortable . Wifi works well everywhere. Usually it's Una who welcomes you. She is very friendly and speaks English, Chinese and Spanish fluently . She answers quickly on WhatsApp. It's really a very pleasant house. We can see the influence of women style. To go by taxi to San Jose, use DiDi or Uber but DiDi is always cheaper. There are 2 big commercial centers close to the guesthouse 4 mn on foot. Plaza Rohrmoser and Plaza major. I preferred Rohrmoser smaller and cheaper. Also you find Claro and bank of CostaRica. Take care, the change at the airport is horrible and the ATM Bac takes a big commission.

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9.3
Superb
420 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Cozy apartment with terrace, SJ Cosmopolitan Tower is set in San José. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Comfortable bed, laundry services, patio everything was amazing 👏🏾 I want to come back ASAP!

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9.7
Exceptional
131 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Located just 5.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, BEE Suites Escalante offers accommodation in San José with access to a fitness centre, a shared lounge, as well as a lift. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The door code was sent to me via WhatsApp prior to arrival. We were missing a remote for the TV, but they immediately resolved the issue. Excellent customer service and beautiful, comfortable facilty.

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9.3
Superb
987 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Set in San José, the recently renovated 935 Lodge San José offers accommodation 50 km from Poas National Park and 4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The property features garden and city views, and is 5.4 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Right in Chinatown, restaurants, Asian supermarkets . The place is spotless and has everything you need. Great place to stay.

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9
Superb
341 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Boasting mountain views, El mejor apartamento en excelente ubicación. Features accommodation with a fitness centre and a patio, around 5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. This apartment has a rooftop pool, a garden and free private parking. The apartment offers a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Best place ever...Love it and I recommend 100%❤️❤️❤️

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9.2
Superb
181 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

Casa De Las Tias is located in San José. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, this property features free daily American breakfast, plus free Wi-Fi and on-site parking.

The rooms here boast bright décor and come equipped with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. One of the room has a private balcony.

One of our best stays in a while, an amazing first stay for us arriving in Costa Rica. Great amenities and Pilar, Xavier and the staff were very helpful and friendly, always available for advice. A place where we wish we could have stayed more than two nights, 10/10.

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9.6
Exceptional
156 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from the historic centre of Escazú, this B&B offers accommodation with free high-speed Wi-Fi and a coffee station available 24 hours a day. Tobias Bolanos International Airport is 12 km away and San José city centre is 8 km away.

I had a room at the back viewing the yard and was pleaantly suprised how quiet it was, yet just a few blocks to walknto central Escazu.

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9.2
Superb
181 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

EcoStudio, a property with a garden, is situated in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park, 2.7 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, as well as 3.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

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9.1
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

Boasting garden views, Casa Vacacional Nieves en PZ-Piscina Privada-WIFI provides accommodation with a patio, around 40 km from Cerro de la Muerte. This apartment has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls.

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews

Situated near La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Cozy & Modern - Near the Airport is in San José and offers free private parking and a restaurant. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a balcony and a swimming pool. The property is non-smoking and is set 48 km from Poas National Park.

Lovely, very clean apartment, equipped with kitchen supplies/utensils. The apartment also had a small outdoor balcony for two with city/mountain views. Fantastic little gym on 5-6th floor & swimming pool on 8th floor. Very artful roof top terrace & rooms to work or chill out areas on 32/31 floors.

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9.3
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

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  • XIN Bed&Breakfast
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 420 reviews

    Boasting free bikes and views of garden, XIN Bed&Breakfast is a recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in San José, 46 km from Poas National Park.

    quiet, good location, clean, comfortable beds. Xin very helpful

  • Cariari Bed & Breakfast
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 64 reviews

    This Spanish-style home is located in a residential area and offers its guest the possibility to use the facilities at the Cariari Country Club, just a 5-minute walk from the property.

    La atenciòn de la anfitriona y el desayuno exquisito

  • Hotel Casa 69
    Breakfast options
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,619 reviews

    Located in central San Jose, Hotel Casa 69 offers a garden patio, free Wi-Fi in public areas and individually decorated rooms with cable TV. The National Museum is just a 10-minute walk away.

    Excellent breakfast and very nice design of the entire hotel

  • Cozy apartment with terrace, SJ Cosmopolitan Tower
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 131 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Cozy apartment with terrace, SJ Cosmopolitan Tower is set in San José.

    How beautifully it was decorated and how home like comfort it felt

  • Casa De Las Tias
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 156 reviews

    Casa De Las Tias is located in San José. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, this property features free daily American breakfast, plus free Wi-Fi and on-site parking.

    Too early departure. Coffee and bananas were available

  • Cozy & Modern - Near the Airport
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 21 reviews

    Situated near La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Cozy & Modern - Near the Airport is in San José and offers free private parking and a restaurant.

    Bien ubicado muy cerca de todo y el edificio es muy agradable y limpio

  • Homy & Elegant Unit, Two Rooms-Near to the Airport
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Homy & Elegant Unit, Two Rooms-Near to the Airport is located in San José, 48 km from Poas National Park and less than 1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

  • Rooftop Jacuzzi and city view
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Rooftop Jacuzzi and city view is situated in San José.

    Widok z okna, wygodne łóżko, kuchnia dobra i wyposażona.

These holiday rentals in San José have options with FREE cancellation

  • BEE Suites Escalante
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 987 reviews

    Located just 5.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, BEE Suites Escalante offers accommodation in San José with access to a fitness centre, a shared lounge, as well as a lift.

    Pleasant stay, clean spacious room, great service.

  • 935 Lodge San José
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 341 reviews

    Set in San José, the recently renovated 935 Lodge San José offers accommodation 50 km from Poas National Park and 4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

    Close to downtown. Very clean and beautiful property.

  • El mejor apartamento en excelente ubicación.
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 180 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, El mejor apartamento en excelente ubicación. Features accommodation with a fitness centre and a patio, around 5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

    La ubicación, llevamos rápido al hospital de niños.

  • EcoStudio
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 15 reviews

    EcoStudio, a property with a garden, is situated in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park, 2.7 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, as well as 3.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

    Excelente ubicación y anfitriona, limpio y cómodo.

  • Casa Vacacional Nieves en PZ-Piscina Privada-WIFI
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Casa Vacacional Nieves en PZ-Piscina Privada-WIFI provides accommodation with a patio, around 40 km from Cerro de la Muerte.

  • Cómodo y elegante apartamento en fabuloso condo!
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 61 reviews

    Cómodo y elegante apartamento en fabuloso condo! is situated in San José and has a private pool and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Comfortable bed, nice view, well equipped kitchen.

  • Cosmopolitan APT 1407, 5 Star Facilities, 15m SJO Airport, Parking, Pool, Gym
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 78 reviews

    Cosmopolitan APT 1407, 5 Star Facilities, 15m SJO Airport, Parking, Pool, Gym is a recently renovated apartment in San José, where guests can makes the most of its rooftop pool, fitness centre and...

    Excelente lugar y la atención.. Recomendable 100%.

  • Studio8 Lujan Apartament #8
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Studio8 Lujan Apartament #8 is situated in San José, 6.3 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 9.3 km from Parque Diversiones, as well as 22 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium.

Highly rated holiday rentals in San José

  • Tierra Magica B&B and Art Studio
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 182 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ walk from the historic centre of Escazú, this B&B offers accommodation with free high-speed Wi-Fi and a coffee station available 24 hours a day.

    Lovely breakfast with personal service from Valery

  • Elegante Casa de 4 Habitaciones a Solo 15 Minutos del Corazón de la Ciudad
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 34 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Elegante Casa de 4 Habitaciones a Solo 15 Minutos del Corazón de la Ciudad is set in San José, 8.9 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 9 km from Estadio Nacional...

    The owner is very friendly and everything looks new.

  • Studio8 Lujan Apartament #4
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews

    Situated in San José, 6.3 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 9.3 km from Parque Diversiones, Studio8 Lujan Apartament #4 offers air conditioning.

    Neighborhood was pretty quiet. Small but effektive rooms. And super clean.

  • Studio8 Lujan Apartament # 3
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Located in San José, 6.3 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 9.3 km from Parque Diversiones, Studio8 Lujan Apartament # 3 offers air conditioning.

  • Studio8 Lujan Apartament 1
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews

    Set in San José, 6.3 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 9.3 km from Parque Diversiones, Studio8 Lujan Apartament 1 offers air conditioning.

    Me gustó la habitación, contaba con todo lo necesario.

  • Cando Living Apartments in Central Avenue
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,839 reviews

    In Central Avenue Cando Living provides apartments. Fully equipped with towels and toiletries. National Museum are across the street and National Theatre of Costa Rica is 600 metres from Cando Living.

    everything is lovely 😊 it’s was our third stay here

  • Hotel Trianon
    8.0+ review score
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,106 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, a terrace, Posada Trianon is 100 metres from the Handicraft Market and 1 km from San José Main Square. The rooms offer free WiFi and private bathrooms with shower.

    it smelled really good inside and it was really clean! felt like being home

  • Delcafetalcr
    8.0+ review score
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 689 reviews

    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.

    Great location, nice host and delicious breakfast. Thanks a lot!

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Holiday rentals that guests love in San José

  • Avg. price/night: £45.23
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,619 reviews
    The hotel had a very charming space for breakfast. It was in the inner yard of the villa, the room was filled with sun. I liked the little terrace adjacent to our room and the good quality of the cable TV.
    Eugenie
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £35.82
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,918 reviews
    - Nice building, and old villa with nice inside decorations - beautiful garden where you can enjoy breakfast - comfortable big bed - the room was really beautiful and spacious - in walking distance to a lot of nice restaurants - parking right inside the grounds possible
    André
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £99.68
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 549 reviews
    I loved how spacious our villa was. We had a full kitchen & living room along with the full bedrooms which included an upstairs primary suite with a balcony. The staff is super friendly & helpful!
    Shavon
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £49.75
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 182 reviews
    Great location for close access to Escazu village, with restaurants, bank ATM, taxi and weekend mercado. The property is safe & well tended, many butterflies and birds can be seen in the front garden and trees on the other side. Enjoyed the art on display and small gift display.
    Cheryl
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.43
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 551 reviews
    good price, 45$ a night, own room + bath in a little Villa, friendly staff, a good base for a city like san jose
    Michael
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £45.24
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 753 reviews
    Great facilities (incl well equipped shared kitchen, garden area, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, games like table tennis and a small gym area), felt a safe part of the city, easy check in/out despite arriving late and leaving early, helpful staff, lovely villa room with garden view
    Lucy
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews
    Sarita was an excellent host and the apartment was out of the world for the price we paid. Would recommend it to anyone who wants a fantastic holiday home stay. Martin
    Martin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £107.66
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 64 reviews
    Best hotel and breakfast during our 5 weeks in Costa Rica!! The house resembles like a lovely decorated private villa. Lourie and her maid Miriam are incredibly helpful, welcoming and inspiring. The rooms are cosy, very clean and elegantly decorated like the rest of the house and the wonderful garden. Plus: the hotel is close to the airport but nevertheless quite and there are many good restaurants within walking distance.
    Verena
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £90.13
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,516 reviews
    Lovely villa, beautiful surroundings, and helpful, friendly staff. Angie in particular was so kind and helpful to my Mum when she was feeling unwell.
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £21.61
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,255 reviews
    Location was close to many bars and restaurants, building itself is a colonial style villa and it has great feeling. Rooms were spacious, bathroom was great too. Very clean place too. Plenty of extra services available (laundry, currency exchange, tour desk, etc.)
    Joulek1979
    Young couple

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