Adventure Inn, Tel:  506-2239-2633, [33]. $73 single, $89 double, includes an all you can eat American breakfast, free airport transportation, on-site sports bar / restaurant, pool and Jacuzzi, fully-equipped gym, wireless internet.

B&B Tambo Mundo, del Cristo de Sabanilla 400, tel.  506 2273 0265 /  506 8848 9707. Tambo Mundo is a bed & breakfast with an amazing view of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano in a big house with cozy common places. 5 rooms with plenty of hot water, delicious breakfast ( close to the University of Costa Rica and San Pedro. $30- $45 single occupation including taxes. A big Latin American literature, sustainable development and politics library, movies and documentaries are available. Fast Wireless Internet connection all around. Telephone and cable TV. Laundry service (free for long stays). Fluent English/Spanish. German and French.

Costa Rica Guesthouse, tel. 506 2223 7034. From $35 a night, located in downtown San Jose near the supreme court, housed in a beautifully restored 1904 building, this fine guesthouse features 23 decorated private rooms with king size beds, semi-orthopedic mattresses and free wifi access. Especially designed for couples, families and people looking for a little extra comfort, Costa Rica Guesthouse is the upscale hotel at budget price.

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose, Autopista Prospero Fernandez, Calle Marginal N., Plaza Itskatzu San Jose, Tel:  506 2208 3000,  The Courtyard San Jose is located nearby San Jose's industrial parks, businesses, international companies and within minutes from shopping, nightlife plaza and the best restaurants in San Jose. Spacious rooms, free high-speed Internet, on-site restaurant, outdoor pool and health club.
 
Hemingway Inn, Barrio Amon
Hemingway Inn, Avenida 9, Calle 9, Barrio Amon, (Behind I.N.S.), Tel  506 221-1804. Former mansion turned into a hotel. Friendly staff. Quiet neighborhood. Safe and secure. Decent price for the area: $35-45 for a double including traditional breakfast with Gallo Pinto and Tamales. Hotel has a small bar and hot tub on the premises. The hotel will organize Eco-tours for the rest of Costa Rica. Free Internet service and Wi-Fi.