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Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela City

Located in Alajuela City and with Poas National Park reachable within 32 km, Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free...

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Karine
From
Canada
The kind service from the owner, he picked me up at the airport and gave me very good advices.for my trip in Costa Rica
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
Price from
US$31.59
1 night, 2 adults

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela City

Situated in Alajuela City, 31 km from Poas National Park, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

F
Fabian
From
Austria
A very nice tiny Hostel with great staff. Perfect for the arrival or pre-departure night. I had a single room which had a very nice interior. The breakfast was typical Costa Rican. I will come again :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
Price from
US$36.99
1 night, 2 adults

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela City

Situated within 32 km of Poas National Park and 3.1 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Toucan Hostel features rooms in Alajuela City.

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Jessica
From
Canada
Perfect for a night needed near the airport. Extremely friendly and helpful, very clean, homely feeling. Good value for money. Food truck on site.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,753 reviews
Price from
US$34.20
1 night, 2 adults

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela City

Backpackers Alajuela is a beautiful hostel located in Alajuela Town Centre. It boasts free Wi-Fi, a on-site restaurant and a free shuttle service to the airport, a 5-minute drive away.

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Ewelina
From
Poland
I'm happy I chose this place. I was a bit afraid after reading comments from previous guests but the hostel was really great and I don't get these comments at all (probably other guests visited it in its worse time :P). The room was big and comfy. It was clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is great if you need to stay near to the airport. Everything was fine :)).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,569 reviews
Price from
US$21.76
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

San José (Near Alajuela City)

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.

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OanaM
From
United Kingdom
I loved the location of the hostel, in Bario escalante, which is safe and vibrant. Communication with the host was great and I very much appreciate all the info about busses and transport to make the most out of my limited time in Costa Rica. There are enough showers, sinks and toilets on the corridor, I never had to wait to use one. The space is clean, with high ceiling and airy. I loved the fact that they have paper towels and the whole digital codes with clear instructions on what to use where.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$33.74
1 night, 2 adults

Eco Stay Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Situated in San José, 4.7 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Eco Stay Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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Amber
From
United Kingdom
Such a nice place to stay! The owner and his family are lovely, and they wanted to create somewhere where they would also be happy to stay. The beds are really comfortable and have curtains and a plug socket and light. There are two bathrooms in the dorm (with hot water), and you are given a towel. There's different breakfast every day. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
Price from
US$41.60
1 night, 2 adults

Ester`s Place

Escazu (Near Alajuela City)

Set in Escazu, 50 km from Poas National Park, Ester`s Place offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

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Brian
From
Costa Rica
My stay at Ester's Place was just great! The host was VERY friendly and accommodating. I picked the location because of its proximity to CIMA where I was scheduled to have some dental work. The medical complex is a short, enjoyable walk through a nice, safe neighborhood, which allowed me to save on parking fees. My room was spacious, secure, and comfortable, with everything I needed, and Ester was only a text message away if I had any questions. I will definitely stay here again!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$79.10
1 night, 2 adults

Gaudy's Hotel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Situated in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 47 km, Gaudy's Hotel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

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Natalia le Grange
From
South Africa
Wow, what an amazing place! Excellent value for money. Great staff, we stayed in the room upstairs - it was quiet with a huge bathroom and comfortable bed. Breakfast was very good and filling, coffee available all day long and filtered water as well. Lots of "lounging" space throughout the hostel. Also, the park was just few blocks away - another bonus! We liked it so much, that we are going to stay in their another location in Managua!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,356 reviews
Price from
US$78.98
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Escalante Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Situated in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 6.1 km, Casa Escalante Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

S
Stipe
From
Jordan
Everything was great. Jeff was very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 856 reviews
Price from
US$34.20
1 night, 2 adults

Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Located in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 5.3 km, Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the...

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Vira
From
Ukraine
All fine - nice hostel, very friendly and helpful personal, good location, clean and chill. Good Wi-Fi, free coffee. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 588 reviews
Price from
US$53.46
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
    Lovely home from home hostel. Staff great, helpful and cheerful. Location good, in safe quite area, shops nearby. Kitchen you share with the home. Hot showers which is fab. Beds comfy, linen changed frequently as are towels. Lovely little garden area. Hosts will meet and drop off at airport for $10 each way.
    Guest review by
    Rosemarie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$27.32
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,569 reviews
    The room was super clean and the water was hot in the bathroom. As a solo female traveller, I didn't feel unsafe at all. The staff went out of their way to help and to make me feel comfortable getting to the hostel and to my next destination. The restaurant is a good value and the food is good too...but you can't beat that view. I would stay there again.
    Guest review by
    Mary
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
    The best hostel I have stayed in Costa Rica so far! Owners were so friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and I felt so safe there. I’ll definitely be back and I would 100% recommend that to everyone who needs a place to stay close to the airport.
    Guest review by
    Míša
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$27.32
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,569 reviews
    Great location, great value for the price. The hostel is nice and the bed (I slept in a dormiroty) was good. I had a good night of sleep (only waken up because of late arrivals). There are plugs right next to each bed, which is super practical. The free shuttle to the airport is very helpful!
    Guest review by
    Perrine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$39.55
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews
    Great location for airport travel with some great local restaurants close by. Safe and quiet area. Great hostel owner, Katty helps with everything including very fair taxi rides to the airport. would highly recommend for anyone coming to or from San Jose airport for a night. Just one more is make sure you have either dollars or cash but there is also an atm close by.
    Guest review by
    Nick
    Young couple