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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.

Beautiful hotel with clean rooms. Great shared kitchen. Missed out on the full breakfast experience due to an early morning flight but were packed off with a lovely fruit salad & juice. Very big spacious, cool room.

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9.1
Superb
173 reviews
Price from
£37
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.

What a beautiful property with a beautiful owner. Mayela takes pride and works hard to keep her place perfect for her guests. She is warm and welcoming and super accommodating. We would highly recommend staying here.

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9.2
Superb
287 reviews
Price from
£41
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.

Had a really good stay here the property is super clean and a well stocked kitchen. The staff were super helpful and attentive. The property was also so good and secure.

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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.

Guesthouse is much prettier, then on the photoes. Large rooms, light, quiet, super clean and comfortable. I really enjoy my stay and it was worth of value.

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8.1
Very good
2,263 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, W's Hostel features recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a shared lounge. It is set 3.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and offers a shared kitchen. The guest house has family rooms.

the shower and beds were very nice. i also felt very safe while here.

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8
Very good
614 reviews
Price from
£26
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.

It´s a cliché to speak about a "family atmosphere" in a hotel but if you get stuck there for the whole of 11 days due to the covid quarantaine and the personnel starts to treat you as a member of their own family, rebooking other guests to ensure your privacy, collecting your contaminated garbage from the doorstep, sharing their own exquisite meals and pointing out they make them "extra nutritive" because of you, that´s quite a different story. I wish every traveller not to have to experience what I have (positive test result on the day of departure...) but if for fortune´s sake you do, bless you God with getting you to a place similar to Delcafetal. Pura vida!

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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 host is amazing and tries to help you wherever he can.

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8.8
Fabulous
178 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £40.66
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 288 reviews
    Everything. Spotlessly clean, the room smelled lovely, the bed was like a hotel bed, Netflix on the big TV felt like a treat, charming courtyard, spotless and very well equipped kitchen, very secure (very important), Mayela is the kindest, sweetest host. She recommended a great authentic Mexican just down the road. Cannot recommend this place enough, its a little haven in the otherwise sketchy San Jose landscape.
    Rosie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £26.20
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,109 reviews
    Great host, perfect location and great room. Breakfast at the place next door was very good.
    Stephen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £42.28
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 668 reviews
    Great hostel, very helpful staff, great breakfast, good location, spacious room, lovely garden, fantastic value for money. Highly recommend! .
    Katherine
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £22.15
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,272 reviews
    Nice community area and great location. Beds in my "replacement-hostel" were comfortable
    Jasmin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £43.37
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,421 reviews
    Great hostel. Quiet place, nice hosts, good WiFi, nice breakfast, good money value. Highly recomended!
    Andrea
    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: £47.21
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,838 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
     · 2,021 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
  • Avg. price/night: £42.28
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 668 reviews
    Great hostel! Very clean and has a very comfortable and spacious common area (with an air hockey table), and a nice garden. Friendly and helpful staff. The dorm beds have curtains for privacy. Close to city center. Really good breakfast, and you can also get homemade ramen for lunch or dinner (really good ramen, and it could be useful if you don't wanna go out to the streets of San Jose after dark). There were lots of nice backpackers at the hostel. I really enjoyed my stay there : )
    Alon
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 52 reviews
    Clean and nice room. Quiet neighborhood. Julio is a great host.
    ravid
    Young couple

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