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At the homestay, each unit comes with a wardrobe. The homestay offers certain units that feature a balcony and garden view, and the units are fitted with a shared bathroom and a desk. At the homestay, units are fitted with a seating area. Everyday was different and delicios really good and tasty coffee I loved it

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9.6
Exceptional
223 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

Set in San José, within 48 km of Poas National Park and 5.5 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Carolina hostel offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 6.5 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 10 km from Parque Diversiones and 23 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. Parque Viva is 25 km from the guest house and Jardin Botanico Lankester is 27 km away. Everything is good, very clean and quiet hostel. In a good part of city.

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9.4
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
US$7
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. The place was clean, cozy, and exactly as described. The host was incredibly friendly and helpful

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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. Comfy, responsive host, Air conditioner, TV, shared kitchen, quiet, HUGE ROOM AND BATHROOM.

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9.3
Superb
45 reviews
Price from
US$50
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. Perfect location, super friendly family managing the place. Can only reccomend it. Thank you for everything!

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8.5
Very good
188 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. People are so friendly and respectful and helpful I really recommend this 200%

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8.8
Fabulous
551 reviews
Price from
US$45
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. 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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8.9
Fabulous
634 reviews
Price from
US$62.70
per night

Located just 10 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Casa Kibi Kibi provides accommodation in San José with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 8.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. 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
126 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Situated in San José, 5.7 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Luca hostel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 7.1 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 10 km from Parque Diversiones and 21 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. Barva Volcano is 33 km away and Ujarras Ruins is 36 km from the guest house. Great location, very large hostel and the staff super friendly

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8.4
Very good
87 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Featuring garden views, Lolas Hostal Hab. Doble (baño privado) offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a patio, around 3.9 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.3 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. I liked the interior design and hospitality

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8.3
Very good
16 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
per night

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