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San José

San José is the capital and largest city in Costa Rica. It has a total population of about 1.7 million inhabitants living in the metropolitan area, although the city itself is much smaller with around 400,000 people. It is located in the central part of the country in the Central Valley at an elevation of about 1,200 metres above sea level.

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Hostel Urbano

Hostel Urbano

Excellent everything is all i can said i loved it ill be back ..!! ... more

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5

rsalassmith stayed here in Dec 2012

In&basic Hostel Lounge

In&basic Hostel Lounge

This place has all what you need to feel more than welcome.The owners can help you for local tours or planning your journey.I really had a good time here as the showers are hot ones and there is a local shopping center only 5mins walk. This hostel is really clean. ... more

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5

Paul17 stayed here in Dec 2012

Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital

Save yourself the trouble and DON'T come here. NOT clean...we had to pull out our sleeping bags because the sheets had obviouly been used and made up to look like they were fresh. For what we paid it should at least have been clean. It's located in a dodgy area of town. ... more

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1

peasout stayed here in May 2012

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Hostel Urbano
92 %

Hostel Urbano

San Pedro in front of Kennedy Park adjacent to Municipalidad Montes de Oca (Map) - Hostel
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Hostel Casa del Parque
89 %

Hostel Casa del Parque

Calle 19 Avenida 3era Casa In front of the northestern corner of National Par (Map) - Hostel
This place was great! I stayed here my first night in Costa Rica and was so happy with the room, people, overall vibes, I came back for my last night.
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Nomadas Backpackers
89 %

Nomadas Backpackers

100 N 125 W from Sabana Scotiabank (Map) - Hostel
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In&basic Hostel Lounge
88 %

In&basic Hostel Lounge

200 m South and 75 m west of Spoon, Los Yoses. (Map) - Hostel
This place has all what you need to feel more than welcome.The owners can help you for local tours or planning your journey.
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Aldea Hostel San Jose
87 %

Aldea Hostel San Jose

Calle 28 y Av.Segunda, frente a Sala Garbo, Casa E (Map) - Hostel
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Pensión de La Cuesta B&B
86 %

Pensión de La Cuesta B&B

Avenida Primera Calle 11 Y 15, 50 Metros Oeste Par (Map) - Guesthouse
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Costa Rica Guesthouse
86 %

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Avenida 6 Calle 21 de la esquina noreste de la corte suprema,100 metr (Map) - Hostel
I stayed at the guest house for two nights with my four year old son. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but we had a very nice and clean room upstairs with a balcony.
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Hostel Bekuo San Jose
85 %

Hostel Bekuo San Jose

Were are located 100 meters south and 25 meters we (Map) - Hostel
the ubication is excellent, is funy, the price is okey, but the cleanet is not ok, all is god bye bye i will stay on BEKUOS HOSTAl
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Casa Girasol
85 %

Casa Girasol

Sabana Sur, from MacDonalds restaurant, 100 west,100 south, 50 east (Map) - Guesthouse
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Hostel 1110
84 %

Hostel 1110

Ave. 14 St. 11 #1110 500 mts. East from clinica Biblica Right hand yell (Map) - Hostel
It has been a really nice stay of just one night. We were welcomed really nicly and the lady working this night helpt us with everything. she called for a pizza.
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Hostel Casa Colon
83 %

Hostel Casa Colon

Paseo Colon, 24th Street N Next to Mercedes Tower (Map) - Hostel
The hostal itself is ok. we arrived christmas and we get a room which was so small you couldnt move. was a 40 Dollar room and you get better ones for this money. Area is ok but its loud.
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Green House Hostel
82 %

Green House Hostel

Plaza Viquez Calle 11 Ave 16 y 18 (Map) - Hostel
A stay at Green House Hostel is a unique experience. We stayed in a comfortable private room for two. It included more courtesies than a stay at a hotel: room services, warm water, breakfast, etc.
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Casa Yoses Hostel
82 %

Casa Yoses Hostel

8th Ave 41 St 250 west from Spoon in Los Yoses (Map) - Hostel
The place was very nicely located. I was happy with pretty much everything, except for the fact that they served margarine for breakfast instead of butter.
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Costa Rica Love Hostel
82 %

Costa Rica Love Hostel

75meters east in front the playground, 2nd floor w Santo Domingo (Map) - Hostel
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Costa Rica Backpackers
81 %

Costa Rica Backpackers

Avenida 6, calle 21/23 (Map) - Hostel
It's been a while since I stayed here but it was a nice hostel.
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Tranquilo Backpackers
80 %

Tranquilo Backpackers

San José Downtown.7th Street, between 9th and 11th Avenue (Map) - Hostel
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Mi Casa Hostel
80 %

Mi Casa Hostel

150 mts North from the west corner of I.C.E´s bui Sabana Norte (Map) - Hostel
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Gaudys Backpackers Hostel
80 %

Gaudys Backpackers Hostel

Ave. 5 / Calle 36 y 38, Casa 3636 Del Banco de Costa Rica de Paseo Colon, 200 al nor (Map) - Hostel
Great arranged hostel, looks more than a homestay than a hostel. We liked it and we would book it again.
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Hostel Pangea
80 %

Hostel Pangea

Barrio Amon Ave 7 st.3-3bis Barrio Amon Ave.11 st 3bis (Map) - Hostel
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Hostel Toruma
80 %

Hostel Toruma

Central Avenue, 29 and 31 St Barrio La California (Map) - Hostel
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Guestplace – JC Friends
80 %

Guestplace – JC Friends

34th Street and Avenue 3 Paseo Colon (Map) - Hostel
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Galileo Hostel
80 %

Galileo Hostel

Avenida 2, Calle 40 De la Soda Tapia en Sabana, 100m este (Map) - Hostel
Meant to stay here for one day after hearing about it from some friends -- ended up staying for three because i was having so much fun! The owners and staff are incredibly helpful and pointed out a b
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Casa Oshun Bed and Breakfast
80 %

Casa Oshun Bed and Breakfast

Calle 84-86 avenida 19, La Uruca (Map) - Guesthouse
Manuel and his family have a beautiful house, gorgeous outdoor seating area where one can relax in the shade or sit in the sun.
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Hotel Europa San Jose
80 %

Hotel Europa San Jose

Calle Central Av 5 down Town (Map) - Hotel
Overall a very reasonable hotel in a fairly good location. 15 minutes walk to nightlife and good restaurants and a littel further to the old town / San Felipe.
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Taylors`s Inn Bed & Breakfast
79 %

Taylors`s Inn Bed & Breakfast

AVenida 13, Calles 03-3B, #336. Apartado 531-1000 (Map) - Guesthouse
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