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Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Colonial San José hotel in Catedral with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - D)
TV
Reception
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Explore the area

Map
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, San Jose, 1000
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of Costa Rica7 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Theater14 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentral Park16 min walk
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)32 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - D)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - D)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - D)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - C)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - C)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - C)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Living area
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Game room
3.8 out of 5, Good, (231)
The price is NZ$36
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

About the area

San José

Costa Rica Guesthouse puts you in the heart of San José, within just a 10-minute stroll of Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Catedral hotel include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 7 min walk
  • National Theater - 14 min walk
  • Central Park - 16 min walk
  • San Pedro Mall - 18 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 5 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante La Casa China - 3 min walk
  • La Destileria - 3 min walk
  • Antik Restaurant + Bar - 4 min walk
  • Marisquería Épocas - 4 min walk
  • Limoncello - 4 min walk

About this property

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Colonial San José hotel in Catedral with free parking
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Costa Rica Guesthouse. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star San José hotel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1905
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Costa Rica Guesthouse offers 25 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 6 for adults and USD 4 to 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1905
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 4 to 6 for adults and from USD 4 to 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 29 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 11 (one-way), (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel San Jose
Costa Rica Guesthouse San Jose
Costa Rica Guesthouse San Jose
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel
Costa Rica Guesthouse San José
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Costa Rica Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

As of 21 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Costa Rica Guesthouse on 31 May 2024 start from NZ$44.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Yep, Costa Rica Guesthouse has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Costa Rica Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

Costa Rica Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 479 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 479 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 479 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 479 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 479 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Erick

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to stay in the old section of the hostel and see the history there. Overall, appreciated the cleanliness of the bathrooms and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is always friendly, also 24 hours is a plus. The breakfast in the morning is cheap and the perfect start to your day!! Walking distance to downtown for shopping, food, museums and transportation is in abundance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best quality/price ratio you’ll find, many tours can pick you up directly at the entrance, easy to walk to many San Jose must see spots Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abner

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in San José
It's a simple and cozy place. Great service, I get way earlier than expected and they allowed me to early check-in. Staff has great service and it has good restaurants for breakfast and lunch nearby. I will totally get back and I recommend the place wholeheartedly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the available coffee and the breakfast was great. The gate to the front entrance was very squeaky and slammed shut throughout the night making sleep very difficult. I'm sure this was due to inconsiderate guests, but there is a definite party atmosphere with the Backpackers Hostel right across the street. Not ideal for folks who prefer quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jayakrishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the reception time and staff attitude.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Shwana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023