Casa Girasol, San Jose

The perfect home base for backpackers, independent travelers and small groups, unique in its style in San Jose. A place where you can relax, plan your excursions, talk to experienced backpackers and globe-trotters. We speak French, English, Spanish and others languages.For your comfort we have 5 spacious rooms, some with double and some with single beds. They are clean, each with a bathroom with real hot water showers.Double rooms Private en suite (private bathroom) .Single rooms Private en suite (private Bathroom) . We are situated less than 5 minutes from bus terminals serving Costa Rica and Central America, we will be happy to assist you with schedules and directions. For you to get the most out of your journeys, we make bookings with tour operators that pick you up at the door every day to most tourist attractions: Volcano & Hot Springs, National Parks, Canopy tours, Biking, Horse Back Riding, Mountain Climbing, Rafting, Diving, Surfing, Beaches, Sports Fishing, Overnight Trips and Much Much more...For small groups, we organize personalized tours and hire first class, fully insured, private transport, to every places in the country at economical rates. After booking your room at Casa Girasol and need forth-hand with your planning send us an e-mail and we will gladly help. For those who enjoy basketball, volleyball, football, tennis or just a walk in the park to feed the ducks feel free to mingle with the locals in Sabana Park and make some real friends. Walking distance you'll find fine restaurants for all budgets with national and international cuisine. Four blocks down the road learn about exotic fruits and vegetables and become fully immersed in Costa Rican culture in the biggest, safest and cheapest outdoor market in San Jose from five in the morning until midday.We offer first class transport from the airport to Casa Girasol at taxi on going rates or $20.00, all you have to do is send us an e-mail with your flight number and arrival time and we will have a driver waiting for you at the airport with a sign with your name, simple convenient for late arrivals and travellers with lots of luggage. Also there is an excellent public bus service from the airport that will let you off on Paseo Colon four blocks from Mac Donald's Restaurant in Sabana Sur, just follow the instructions, you are five minutes walking distance from Casa Girasol good if you are arriving during the day and travel light.So come to Costa Rica and discover much, much more...check in: 1pm