Hotel Directory
Hostel Pangea
This popular hostel in the fashionable Barrio Amón district has long been a top stop on the Gringo Trail. Amenities include a swimming pool, rooftop bar, breakfast, internet access, private rooms, and shuttles to well maintained partner hostels all over the country. It’s a great place to meet other travellers and plan your further adventures, and is surrounded by several other cheap San José hotels if it doesn’t suit you.
Avenida 7 between Calles 3 and 3 bis,
San Jose,
Tel: +506 2221 1992.
Email:
Web: http://www.hostelpangea.com
Hotel Aranjuez
Hidden away in Barrio Aranjuez, a historic residential neighbourhood about 15 minutes from downtown on foot (take taxis at night) is San José’s best bargain. The rambling, old structure has relaxed sitting areas, polished wooden rooms ranging from basic to almost palatial, and wonderful, shady gardens you could easily get lost in. Make reservations in advance, particularly for the cheaper rooms, as the hotel is popular with Costa Ricans.
Calle 19, Avenida 11 – 13,
San Jose,
Tel: +506 2256 1825.
Email:
Web: http://www.hotelaranjuez.com
Hostel Bekuo
This festive, mosaic-tiled hostel is in Barrio Los Yoses, located about halfway between downtown San José and San Pedro’s student nightlife district, Calle de la Amargura. A dozen other great bars, clubs, and restaurants are within stumbling distance. The simple spot has lots of tourist information, Wi-Fi, movies, open kitchen, a game room, and nice gardens out back, making it a fine place to enjoy San José.
325 metros oeste de Spoon,
San Jose,
Tel: +506 2234 1091.
Email:
Web: http://www.hostelbekuo.com