The 10 best homestays in San José, Costa Rica

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Casa Kibi Kibi

San José

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.

Sophie

From

Germany

Very lovely and caring host who loves to give advise for the holiday. Super friendly. Location close to supermarkets. Great experience.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Price from

US$49

1 night, 2 adults

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Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama

San José

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...

Flavie

From

Canada

This hostel is really beautiful et clean. I had no problem to check-in and check-out. The lady there was so kind :))

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Price from

US$35

1 night, 2 adults

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Haven Hotel

San José

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.

endrit

From

Germany

Perfect location, super friendly family managing the place. Can only reccomend it. Thank you for everything!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews

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US$62.78

1 night, 2 adults

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Viva Guest House

San José

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.

Eric

From

Netherlands

Huge room, very friendly staff. Absolutely great food. This for a very good price

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews

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US$48.60

1 night, 2 adults

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Casa Jardin del Mango

San José

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.

Vilove

From

Mauritius

Awesome amenities including shared kitchen, living room and amazing garden with turtles and a koi aquarium. Ping-pong table, tablefootball and playstation.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews

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US$88.35

1 night, 2 adults

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Lolas Hostal Hab. doble (baño privado)

San José

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.

Sofiia

From

Ukraine

I liked the interior design and hospitality

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Price from

US$25.20

1 night, 2 adults

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W's Hostel

San José

Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, W's Hostel features express check-in and check-out and free WiFi. It is set 3.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and offers a shared kitchen.

Matthias

From

Germany

W's Hostel is a traveler's heaven in an rather unpleasant area of San Jose. Very nice equipped kitchen and run by helpful and trustworthy people. Can highly recommend if you want to catch an early bus or want to be close to the bus station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 929 reviews

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US$31.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Carolina hostel

San José

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.

Silvija

From

Croatia

Everything is good, very clean and quiet hostel. In a good part of city.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

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US$21.60

1 night, 2 adults

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SJO Oasis Hostel

San José

Situated within 46 km of Poas National Park and 3.6 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, SJO Oasis Hostel in San José features a bar and rooms with free WiFi.

David

From

Portugal

David is the nicest host. New hostel, very good

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Price from

US$119.60

1 night, 2 adults

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Casa Marlui-San José

Curridabat (Near San José)

Featuring mountain views, Casa Marlui-San José features accommodation with patio, around 11 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

Burt

From

United States

Wonderful hosts - always gracious, fun, and helpful! A great neighborhood with a gate & guard 24/7, too. For fresh air, a beautiful house, delicious breakfasts, and a mountain view - The Casa Marlui is the best.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

Price from

US$53.20

1 night, 2 adults

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