Moving to a new and foreign city to pursue an education can be challenging, and finding good and affordable student accommodation can be even more so. Worry not, though, Casita is here to help! Casita helps students find their ideal accommodation in different cities all over the world. So if you’re looking for student accommodation in San Pedro, seek the help of our accommodation experts and 24-hour multilingual support team to secure the perfect accommodation that best suits your needs.
Why Book Student Accommodation in San Pedro?
San Pedro is part of the province of San Jose and the capital of Montes de Oca Canton. It’s technically a city on its own, but its proximity to San Jose has led it to be considered a suburb of the larger city. The neighbourhood is just 10 minutes away from the downtown area of San Jose. San Pedro is home to the University of Costa Rica, along with other universities and learning institutions that are considered some of the best in the country, thus adding to the neighbourhood's heavy student population, which adds to its youthful atmosphere and vibrant city life. San Pedro’s vibrancy lies mostly in its restaurant and cafe scenes, as well as its famous mall, and its tourist-attracting bar scene.
Universities in San Pedro
Casita has some options for student accommodation in San Pedro close to the suburb’s universities and learning institutions. Below are some of the options you can check out and choose from.
University of Costa Rica
Casita has two available options for student accommodation in San Pedro close to this university.
UCR Train Station is among the several transit stops surrounding this university and it’s located a six-minute walk from campus.
The Jade Museum and The Central Park of San Jose are among the university’s nearby attractions.
Latin University of Costa Rica
There are two available student accommodation options provided by Casita near this university.
Several transit stations are located near this university, including U. Latina, which is a train station located a minute away from campus on foot.
Nearby attractions include Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Children’s Museum.
Creative University of Costa Rica
A couple of student accommodation options offered by Casita are available in close proximity to this university.
Among the nearby transit stops is Atlantic Railroad Station, which is a short seven-minute stroll from campus.
La Sabana Park and the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose are two of the university’s nearby attractions.
Business University of Costa Rica
About two Casita student accommodation options are located in the area surrounding this university.
Museo is a nearby train station, one of many near this university, located a short six-minute walk away.
The university’s surrounding attractions include Parque Diversiones and The National Museum of Costa Rica.
Universidad Hispanoamericana Tibás
Casita offers a couple of student accommodation options close to this university.
Nearby transit stops include Calle Blancos train station, which is located 14 minutes away.
Plaza de la Cultura and Children's Museum are among this university’s nearby attractions.
Fidelitas University Campus San Pedro
A couple of Casita student accommodation options are available in the area surrounding this campus.
U. Latina is one of the nearby train stations and it’s located just a couple of minutes away from campus on foot.
Nearby attractions include The Jade Museum and Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.
Student Life in San Pedro
Moving to a new and foreign city like San Pedro as a student to pursue an education could prove challenging, this is why we’re here to answer some of the questions you might find yourself asking about student life in San Pedro.
Is San Pedro Good for Students?
Located in the province of San Jose, San Pedro has an ideal location in Costa Rica that’s easily accessible to students from all over the world, and also has a central location with easy access to other cities in Costa Rica. Home to several top-ranked Costa Rican universities, San Pedro is a youthful neighbourhood with a growing student population. It’s becoming more and more popular with students, with an adaptive youthful lifestyle that best suits their needs.
Is San Pedro Safe for Students?
San Pedro adopts the general Costa Rican culture of peace, making it one of the safest areas in Latin and Central America. The country has a declining crime rate and is constantly adapting its security levels to accommodate its growing population of international students as well as its increasing number of annual visitors from different places across the globe.
How Much Does It Cost to Live in San Pedro as A Student?
San Pedro’s universities and its increasing student population make it a reasonably affordable place for students to live. Students need an average of 2,500 - 3,500 EUR per semester to cover their living expenses, these include accommodation, utilities, cell phone bills, food, and transportation, among other personal expenses.
Transportation in San Pedro
As a part of San Jose, San Pedro shares a lot of its transportation links with the main city. Among the city’s several available means of transportation, San Pedro has access to the bus lines, which provide trips to places in San Pedro, and outside to other cities and districts in Costa Rica. The railway system is also available in San Pedro, with multiple train stations close to the neighbourhood’s main attractions, shopping and food destinations, as well as universities. A taxi service is also available in San Pedro; you can call a taxi, negotiate a fare, and have it take you to wherever you want to go in San Pedro or outside.
Must-Visit Places in San Pedro
Since San Pedro is part of the San Jose province and is also in very close proximity to downtown San Jose, you get to enjoy the landmarks and attractions located in both places. Of San Pedro’s notable attractions, the University of Costa Rica is not only a renowned learning institution, but it’s also a staple landmark of the area. As the oldest, largest, and most prestigious university in Costa Rica, you can take a tour through its campus and bask in its history and glory, you can even spot some sloths lounging in the campus’ trees. The Insect Museum, which is found on the University of Costa Rica’s Campus, is another San Pedro attraction housing millions of different insect species and exhibiting Costa Rica’s biodiversity. A couple of other on-campus attractions are the Planetarium of San Jose and the University Theatre. The Planetarium of San Jose is a beautiful dome-shaped building with a cinema projector where you can see the stars and constellations. You can also catch a variety of shows at the University Theatre, which is a 70-year old on-campus building open to the public. Mall San Pedro is one of its most-visited attractions; it’s a small and cosy place to shop with a beautiful top-floor cinema. Among San Pedro's nearby attractions that are located in San Jose are, The National Museum of Costa Rica, The Jade Museum, The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, and the Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.
Nearby Student Accommodation in Costa Rica
Casita has a couple of options for student accommodation in San Pedro in close proximity to the city’s universities and institutions. Not only that, but we also have a variety of options for student accommodation in Costa Rica’s other cities, including La Fortuna, Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, San Jose, Puerto Viejo, Nosara, Santa Teresa, and Tamarindo.