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Located just 5.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, BEE Suites San José - Escalante offers accommodation in San José with access to a fitness centre, a shared lounge, as well as a lift. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The attention, they brought us bread every morning, were very kind.

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9.2
Superb
1,499 reviews
Price from
US$100.30
per night

Located in central San Jose, Hotel Casa 69 offers a garden patio, free Wi-Fi in public areas and individually decorated rooms with cable TV. The National Museum is just a 10-minute walk away.

Each bright room at Hotel Casa 69 features a fan, a fridge, a radio-alarm clock and a safe. The private bathrooms include a shower. I come repeatedly to this small Hotel / Guesthouse and it feels like family over the years. The staff is amazing and always so very helpful in any ways.The rooms are great and the location perfect.

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9.1
Superb
2,064 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is situated in San José, within 7.5 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 10 km of Parque Diversiones. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 6 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The hostel was super clean, the instructions were clear and there is everything tou need, I arrived very late and I was still able to check in. Will book again!

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9.3
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
US$21.42
per night

Set in Platanillo, less than 1 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls and 18 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Luxury Apartments Nauyaca by Paradiselodge offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property features pool and garden views. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. This place is definitely amazing!! So clean, they care about every little detail! Service was good too! Nauyaca waterfall are 1 minute away in car! And breakfast was delicious.

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9.7
Exceptional
119 reviews
Price from
US$76.80
per night

Featuring a spa bath, Villas Páramo Cloud Forest Hotel is located in División. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Cerro de la Muerte. The accommodation was absolutely perfect – a beautiful cabin with a jacuzzi and an amazing view. We felt great there, with a cozy atmosphere thanks to the fireplace. A very beautiful place away from Costa Rica’s tourist hustle and bustle.

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9.6
Exceptional
196 reviews
Price from
US$70
per night

Located in Copey, Curuba Lodge offers accommodation with a terrace or a balcony, free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a garden and a restaurant.

There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer. Food. Comfortable room. Excellent staff. 100/10.

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9.8
Exceptional
199 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Situated just 43 km from Poas National Park, XIN Bed&Breakfast features accommodation in San José with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a housekeeping service. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. This guesthouse is situated in a quiet and safe district 15 minutes drive to San Jose'center. It's a big house with 5 different comfortable rooms. The owner doesn't live there, so this house is for the travellers. There is a large dining room, a lounge, a kitchen with all you need. A small garden with a sofa. Breakfast correct included. The entire house is very clean. A lot of light. All rooms with windows. The beds are very comfortable . Wifi works well everywhere. Usually it's Una who welcomes you. She is very friendly and speaks English, Chinese and Spanish fluently . She answers quickly on WhatsApp. It's really a very pleasant house. We can see the influence of women style. To go by taxi to San Jose, use DiDi or Uber but DiDi is always cheaper. There are 2 big commercial centers close to the guesthouse 4 mn on foot. Plaza Rohrmoser and Plaza major. I preferred Rohrmoser smaller and cheaper. Also you find Claro and bank of CostaRica. Take care, the change at the airport is horrible and the ATM Bac takes a big commission.

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9
Superb
465 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Located in Piedades, 42 km from Poas National Park, Canal Grande Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 9.1 km from Parque Viva and 15 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, the property features a terrace and a bar. The hotel features a sauna, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Super welcoming and friendly staff, excellent location from the airport and the view is amazing. I loved relaxing on the veranda and by the pool! The breakfast was truly authentic and super tasty and fresh! I had such a nice time!

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9.5
Exceptional
357 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

Situated just 5.5 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast provides accommodation in Escazu with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a concierge service. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The bed and breakfast also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Location good, super friendly staff and an amazing breakfast

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9
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

Las Bromelias Lodge has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Paso Macho, 28 km from Cerro de la Muerte. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home features family rooms. We had a very nice stay in the cabin!

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9.4
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
US$60.75
per night

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