Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose

Situated in the city center, this welcoming apartment brings all of San José within your reach. National Park is within an easy 10-minute walk and National Museum of Costa Rica is also a quick 13-minute walk away, so leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at either San Jose Fercori Station, a short 7-minute walk away, or San Jose Atlantic Station, 8 minutes away.

As you settle into this 2-bedroom rental, you'll find a dining area, a Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, and Frette Italian sheets. Connect to the free WiFi, or get cozy in front of the LCD TV (Netflix available); there's also a DVD player and an iPod dock. You can also use the rainfall showerhead, plus other bathroom amenities like free toiletries, towels, and shampoo. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing. Other amenities include bed sheets, a desk, an ironing board, and luggage storage.