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"Nice atmoshere , good food ,other guests all good and friendly . will stay there again . "

AED 83 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

"So much more to Lolas than you would think. Great accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen and beautiful interior decoration"

AED 134 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

"I stayed at Selina/Socialtel San Jose for about a week until the 28th of January 2025 and my Spirit Animal for the stay was a Sloth because I did mostly nothing in the morning, then took a rest in the afternoon. One might not think this a feasible feat in a city such as San Jose. But, I accepted the challenge and made good on it. Mae, aquí pulseándola! I've stayed here at this property many times since my first time in 2019 or 2020. And, the staff has always been welcoming. It was fun to hang...

AED 186 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Apr - 9 Apr

"Nice place to stay, very close to the airport. "

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

"Amazing Hostel!"

AED 231 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Mar - 27 Mar

"Great for a night’s rest and a shower in the city centre. Wonderful staff. They provide a loud fan which blocks out all the street noise for a good sleep. Gracias Casa colon!"

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

"A good stay. The only complaint is that the common kitchen is too small. There's only room for one person at a time, maybe 2 at most. "

AED 177 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

"I really like the atmosphere. Great host very friendly and helpful. Delicious pancake breakfast and coffee was amazing. I will definitely stay here again. "

AED 100 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

Premium Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

"too many emails when home. loved it. best of all my trips."

AED 78 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

"No tuvimos contacto directo con el personal del lugar sin embargo siempre hubo comunicación y apoyo vía mensaje con ellos. A la noche es mejor no salir cerca. Útil si usaras la terminal de buses ya que queda muy cerca. "

AED 149 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

"Muy buena Quiero ver si es posible la devolución de dinero de la tercera persona que no ocupo el lugar"

AED 183 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

Grand Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"I liked family environment. They take care of Stella while providing food and improving trails. When i need help with my phone CAMILLE(wife) drove me to 2 nearby businesses to try fix peoblem. Thet do not have wifi but let me tether an use their data. English is spoken."

"Helpful staff; beautiful courtyard; great location."

42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

"Very large room. Good deal. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzxxxxxdddd."

"Very friendly staff who were super accommodating — they extended checkout time by 90 minutes when I needed to work remotely from a quiet place. The breakfast was nice -- make-your-own eggs and pancakes -- and the common areas were great to hang out in. One word of caution: They didn't have a record of my Expedia reservation when I arrived, so if at all possible, call and confirm they've received it."

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside | Free WiFi

"Amazing place. Loved everything about it"

"So I got in at 10PM on a Friday. Dropped my bags and wanted to go hit a bar. Alexis gave me a place called Santos in the same area of Escazu. While taking an uber home, I left my phone in the uber upon getting back to the Hostel. Alexis was so helpful the next day. He made sure to get in contact with the Uber driver as well as the bar owner. The uber driver did not find my Phone at first. I was literally on my way to my next destination a mile away in a taxi Alexis arranged and Alexis called...

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"I’ve stayed here many times, the experience is always excellent. The staff is very professional and accommodating. Especially at the breakfast buffet, they are Muy bien! The property is in a very safe area of San Jose, Escazu. There’s two pools and a fully equipped exercise room. I highly recommend this place. "

AED 464 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"The ONLY thing that I needed was more wash cloths. Everything else was great. Comfy bed, kitchenette, and spacious enough. Great views. "

AED 553 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Apr - 4 Apr

"Good location, good cost/benefit"

AED 360 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

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5/5 Excellent

"Me encanto! Lo catalogo un hotel 4 estrellas."

A verified traveler from davenport stayed at Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Posted 13 hours ago

5/5 Excellent

Good hotel near airport

"This hotel has all the basic amenities any traveler would need for quick visit to San Jose. They have free shuttle service to and from San Jose International Airport which is very convenient. There's a 24hr Denny's restaurant next door which was such a welcome surprise since we arrived past midnight and were hungry. Nice breakfast offering in the hotel. Clean and spacious rooms."

A verified traveler stayed at Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Posted 2 days ago

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

5/5 Excellent

"I loved staying at this hotel. The grounds and plantings are gorgeous, the pools feel totally luxurious and all the public spaces feel spacious, clean and elegant. They offer free airport transfers and one can pick up and drop off a rental car right at the hotel, how convenient is that.!!! My room was just fine. I had requested a refrigerator and got one. Beds were comfortable and room was spacious, and I thought great for the price. My granddaughters loved the pools. I plan on staying here again when i have to leave Costa Rica by air. The only complaint is the restaurant ran out of red wine, and 2 of the dishes i wanted to order. The cleaning staff for my room were exceptionally gracious, friendly and kind. I also had a dental problem while i was there and was able to walk to the “Dental Smile Center”, which did a great job helping me. It is also walking distance to a fresh market grocery store, and it was easy to get to downtown San Jose via uber. Yes the hotel is older, but that’s why the plantings are so nice. They even have a garden with a mango tree. The gym is one of the best equipped i have run into in a hotel. So 5 stars"

A verified traveler stayed at Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Posted 3 days ago

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

5/5 Excellent

"Staff were very responsive to our needs. We couldn't access Netflix because the TV wouldn't connect to the Internet so they replaced the TV for us."

A verified traveler stayed at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Posted 3 days ago

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Nicolás?

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually April and March with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 65°F. The rainiest months in San Nicolás are October, June, August, and September, with each month seeing an average of 24 inches of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in San Nicolás?

Get out into nature with places like Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu, Irazu Volcano National Park, and National Park. Cultural attractions include National Museum of Costa Rica, National Theater, and Museum of Costa Rican Art. Locals like to shop at San Pedro Mall and Mercado Central.

What's the best way to get to and around San Nicolás while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in and around San Nicolás on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from the city center. An alternative is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), located 19.3 mi (31.1 km) away.

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Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Lolas

Lolas

Socialtel San Jose

Socialtel San Jose

Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon

Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

Hotel del Paseo - Hostel

Hotel del Paseo - Hostel

Hotel Cortez

Hotel Cortez

SJO Oasis Hostel

SJO Oasis Hostel

Casa Pandora

Casa Pandora

Hostel La Cali Inn

Hostel La Cali Inn

Iyok Ami Hostel Tours

Iyok Ami Hostel Tours

Finca Escalante - Hostel

Finca Escalante - Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Green Country Hotel - Hostel

Green Country Hotel - Hostel

Hostel Casa Yoses

Hostel Casa Yoses

TripOn 2 - Hostel - Adults Only

TripOn 2 - Hostel - Adults Only

Robles Hostel

Robles Hostel

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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

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Recent reviews of San Nicolás hotels

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