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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. Clean and located in a super cool area called Escalante. On the top floor, there’s a dreamy jacuzzi with the best view of San José.

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9.2
Superb
1,498 reviews
Price from
US$112.50
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
2,073 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. What a great place! Electronic key entry worked perfectly. Clean and tidy. The private room had a comfortable bed. There are roll down blinds for privacy and to keep the sun out. The fan provides good air movement. The other travelers I spoke with were interesting. Independent traveling women with ages ranging from 20 to 50s. It was fun to share stories.

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9.3
Superb
117 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. We are so glad we picked this accomodation for our stay in Dominical. What a amazing and relaxing finish to our trip. The room way actually better looking than on the photos. Everything was clean and spotless, the staff was super nice and attentive, breakfast was delicious.. They also have a detailed photobook in each room recommending trips, restaurants and activities nearby. Super helpful. Just 10/10 experience. Thank you!

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9.7
Exceptional
120 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. Epic views of the mountains ànd town. Stars so bright you felt like one with the planet. Super nice place with a jacuzzi also with full glass view to stars ànd valley. Super clean ànd great host. Totally recommend this place. Can’t wait to come Back. Breathtaking is an understatement.

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9.6
Exceptional
198 reviews
Price from
US$80
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. Excellent breakfast. Great hosts . Comfortable cabins. Many hummingbirds and quetzals in the area. A great getaway to relax and enjoy nature and birding.

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9.8
Exceptional
201 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. Only spent one night here when arriving San Jose late at night. Safe, clean and very friendly staff. As a solo female traveler it was a good start to my travels in Costa Rica.

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9
Superb
461 reviews
Price from
US$37
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. We enjoyed our stay after long flight, very nice hotel with delicious breakfast 🌸

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9.5
Exceptional
361 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. The breakfast was excellent, everything super clean and tidy and kept, staff is wonderful and helpful and hard working and friendly.

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9
Superb
166 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. There were lots of warm blankets and some firewood to help keep warm.

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9.4
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
US$60.75
per night

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