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.

Karen

From

Canada

The host Shirani was very responsive to messages. He helped me arrange a taxi from the airport and was overall very helpful.

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...

Thibaud

From

France

Great hostel and great host ! The area is not the best ever but it's fine and most importantly the hostel is really close to the bus station to go anywhere in the country.

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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Casa de Piedra Escazú

San José

Offering a garden and garden view, Casa de Piedra Escazú is located in San José, 5.7 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 7.4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

David

From

Canada

The atmosphere of the accommodation. Beautiful tropical property. This is an excellent place for those who are independent travelers, not so much for those needing to be pampered. I thought it was a great place to stay. Stayed 15 nights.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

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US$65

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.

Esa

From

Finland

Big room, big comfy bed, fan for cooling, 2 tables, rack for clothes and towel, big window with curtains, private bathroom and shower. Very nice area with restaurants, cafes, sodas and mall in walking distance. The hotel has big patio few meters above street level and is great place to chill.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews

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US$69.06

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.

Luis

From

Spain

Everything, but mostly the people who run it. They allow me to stay there until my flight, that it was in the late evening

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 582 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.

Pacheco

From

Canada

By far best atmósfera. Best staff. Locación.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 616 reviews

Price from

US$99.75

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 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 27 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.

Carlo

From

Switzerland

Perfect Location if you have to change buses at thhe bus terminal!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 940 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, 28 reviews

Price from

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.

Saul

From

Ireland

The staff were extremely nice and the hostel is comfortable and clean and very close to the city centre. Besides, I was the only guest so I essentially had the whole place to myself!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Price from

US$119.60

1 night, 2 adults

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