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San José hostels
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"Located in Amón, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Morazan Park and National Park. San Pedro Mall and University of Costa Rica are also within 3 miles (5 km). San Jose Atlantic Station is 14 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 16 minutes. "
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 1,736 reviews
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4.2
Pros: Food was good
Cons: My stuff was moved to another bed while I was gone and I was missing an item.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Very nice place, good location. Good value for money
Cons: Have more garbage cans and recycle bins
"Located in Merced, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mercado Central, Morazan Park and Sabana Park. National Park and Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica) are also within 2 miles (3 km). San Jose Cemetery Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose Contraloria Station is 19 minutes. "
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 260 reviews
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"Located in La California, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of National Park and Morazan Park. San Pedro Mall and University of Costa Rica are also within 1 mile (2 km). San Jose Fercori Station is only a 5-minute walk and San Jose Atlantic Station is 5 minutes. "
Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 453 reviews
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5.4
Pros: Close to center and the nice area of the city. Super close to bus stop. Breakfast was ok, pancakes and fruit.
Cons: Beds were really uncomfortable, it was cold everywhere in the hostel. The train run very close to hostel and woke me up very very early in the morning.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great location, very comfortable and the owner Carlos is very knowledgeable about all places to travel on Costa Rica. As long as you ask he will do all he can to take care of you and your travel needs.
Cons: Nothing
"Situated in San Jose, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of National Park and Morazan Park. San Pedro Mall and University of Costa Rica are also within 2 miles (3 km). San Jose Atlantic Station is only a 2-minute walk and San Jose Fercori Station is 4 minutes. "
Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 293 reviews
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9.1
"Located in the heart of San Jose, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of National Park and Morazan Park. San Pedro Mall and University of Costa Rica are also within 1 mile (2 km). San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is only a 5-minute walk and San Jose Atlantic Station is 6 minutes. "
Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 1,763 reviews
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4.8
Pros: The common areas were very clean and nice
Cons: The sheets seemed dirty and the toilets had a terrible smell
With a stay at Best Hostel San José, you'll be centrally located in San Jose, within a 10-minute walk of National Theater and Gold Museum (Museo de Oro). Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Overall 6.0 Good
Based on 208 reviews
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Landmarks in San José
- Museo de Arte Costarricense
- Morazan Park
- National Center of Art and Culture
- Mercado Central
- Parque Espana
- Parque Nacional
- Simon Bolivar Zoo
- San Jose Cathedral
- Museo de Oro
- Museo del Jade
- San Pedro Mall
- Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
- Plaza de la Democracia
- Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
- Plaza de la Cultura
- San Jose Parque Central