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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...

J
Juliana
From
Colombia
Very comfortable and great attention. Amazing spot to be near to the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 336 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...

K
Kathleen
From
Australia
Very kind staff and not far from the airport. Nice filling breakfast the next morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
Price from
US$36.99
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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Chavarría Ríos
From
Italy
10/10 el staff y la locación súper excelentes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,582 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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Ivana
From
Serbia
Perfect location near the city center and in a safe area. Right next to many restaurants. Clean and tidy. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 116 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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Wild
From
Spain
Staff kindness and comfort of the beds
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 480 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.

Z
Zak
From
United Kingdom
A lovely stay with a lovely host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
US$73.45
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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Noa
From
Switzerland
Nice kitchen, very friendly staff. By foot it‘s about 20min to the main street/museum and stuff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,342 reviews
Price from
US$60.75
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...

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Evelyn
From
Argentina
Great location, and very cleaned hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 865 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 6.1 km, Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the...

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Anna
From
Netherlands
The stuff are amazing, so helpful, friendly and positive. The vibe in the hostel is great. Hostel itself is very cozy an pleasant. I would definitely stay here again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 577 reviews
Price from
US$53.46
1 night, 2 adults

NATIVUS Art-Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Set in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 47 km, NATIVUS Art-Hostel offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Z
Zanda
From
Russia
Unusual, atmospheric and very beautiful hostel! Very clean and comfortable! The room was cleaned every day. Clean bathroom. Comfortable and equipped kitchen. Big supermarket nearby. Amazing and magical atmosphere in the hostel. Very pleasant and helpful staff! Quiet and safe area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 941 reviews
Price from
US$54.15
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, 490 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,582 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 441 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, 1,582 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, 441 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, 1,582 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, 490 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