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Situated in San José and within 4.3 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Casa Mayela Guest House has a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 8.8 km from Parque Diversiones, 21 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 26 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. This is a treasure. Located near bus terminal (Tracopa - one of the mayor bus lines in Costa Rica), on walking distance from mayor San Jose's museums: National museum, Pre-Columbian gold museum, and a Jade museum. The guesthouse is a nice old house with everything you need. The kitchen is well equipped. Everything is very clean. The owner, Senora Mayela, is a treasure as well, a warm-hearted person. She took the best care of me, and our conversations were delightful! If you need a cozy place to stay in downtown San Jose, look no further. This is it! Thank you, senora Mayela, for everything!

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9
Superb
359 reviews
Price from
US$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. 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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9
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
US$29
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.

Parque Diversiones is 8.7 km from the guest house, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 21 km away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 20 km from the property. The place was clean, cozy, and exactly as described. The host was incredibly friendly and helpful

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9.1
Superb
37 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
per night

Set just 6.2 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, F&M Guesthouse provides accommodation in San José with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as full-day security. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 50 km from Poas National Park. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Fabian and his wife are great hosts. The place is a guesthouse inside a condo which makes a safer and extremely quiet place. Very clean, comfortable and he breakfast was great. So do the two cats... I did not use public transport because Uber was very affordable but it is close to a main street with buses to the city center. Besides, though it is not in the city center, it is just 10 minutes by Uber. I strongly recommend.

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9
Superb
82 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. The guest house provides certain units that include a terrace, and every unit has a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. The setting of the hotel was rustic and charming, with the grounds well cared for. Very friendly staff.

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9
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

The colonial-style Costa Rica Guesthouse offers a green tropical garden and patio with complimentary Wi-Fi and two private parking. Coworking space for an additional fee.

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. The dorms here are very good, comfortable beds and big rooms , nice places to chill good shower , also you can use the kitchen and have drinks and food in the restaurant of Costa Rica backpackers

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8.3
Very good
2,710 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Offering a casino, gym and free WiFi zone, this modern Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is situated opposite España Park and the Modern Art Museum.

Costa Rica’s National Museum and Atlántico Train Station are just 500 metres from Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas. Juan Santamaría International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers free private parking. Comfortable rooms, great location close to the city Centre. Recommended everytime.

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8.6
Fabulous
3,147 reviews
Price from
US$80.33
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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8.3
Very good
119 reviews
Price from
US$7
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. It's a good hotel, not luxurious, but it's comfortable. The staff is very nice, the breakfast is good, and the room we stayed in was comfortable and has nice big windows. A great place to stay for a very good price!

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8.5
Very good
213 reviews
Price from
US$21.06
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. Great service. The reception assistant was so kind and sweet! Great breakfast, fast and yummy!

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8.8
Fabulous
582 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

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