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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. Breakfast is not included. WE ate at a Soda nearby. There is kitchen there we made coffee in.

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9
Superb
357 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. The garden had a lot of colorful plants. Shirani and the staff was very kind and always ready to help out with everything. I felt at home, the place has nice decoration.

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9
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
US$47
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. 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.

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9.1
Superb
37 reviews

Featuring a balcony with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Paradiselodge Jungleguesthouse can be found in Platanillo, close to Nauyaca Waterfalls and 18 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The house is special and specious Great balcony with view Alice is friendly and available

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9.3
Superb
41 reviews

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 staffs are respectful and kind...

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8.2
Very good
2,712 reviews
Price from
US$9.90
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. Great location to explore the city from. Friendly and helpful staff. Amazing breakfast. Didn’t get to try the gym or restaurant.

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8.6
Fabulous
3,149 reviews
Price from
US$87.98
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
109 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. Very nice restaurant and taxis constant

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8.5
Very good
200 reviews

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

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8.8
Fabulous
571 reviews

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. This guest house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Great place to stay. The hostel is basically an old mansion, where you can rent in suite and shared bathroom rooms. It is lies in a very nice neighborhood close to the park.

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8.9
Fabulous
623 reviews

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