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Hotel 1492

2.5 star property

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A hallway with patterned flooring, a chandelier, a bookshelf, and a decorative wall.
40-inch TV with cable channels
Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds
A room with a patterned floor, a sofa, a table with chairs, and a doorway leading to another room.
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

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31-33 1st Ave #2983, Barrio Escalante, 300 m east of Cine Magaly parking, San José, San Jose, 4988-1000
  • Place, National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Costa Rica
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Microwave, griddle

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San José

Hotel 1492 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 24-hour business centre. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, a library and a terrace. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Carmen hotel include University of Costa Rica and Sabana Park.

What's nearby

  • National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • National Center of Art and Culture - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • San Pedro Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Morazan Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Costa Rica - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 5 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafeoteca - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Agüizotes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Escalante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolce Gelato - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Callejón - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1492

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Hotel 1492. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1941
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Hotel 1492 offers 10 accommodations with a safe and a ceiling fan. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets. Premium cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: CRC 3,500 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1941
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Griddle
  • Microwave on request
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 9 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately CRC 3500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 20000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 9 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel 1492?

Hotel 1492 offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel 1492?

As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1492 on 30 Jun 2026 start from NZ$110, 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 Hotel 1492?

Yep, Hotel 1492 has a free self car park.

Does Hotel 1492 serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel 1492?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel 1492?

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

Hotel 1492 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 187 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I’m in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable staff and close to all the amazing restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Staff were excellent - couldn’t have asked for better service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was fine, room was nice. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Amenities
Great place great people I loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, super accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Janni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a small hotel with rooms, poor amenities, you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel and friendly staff. The location is convenient and walking distance to restaurants and you can walk co city center…a bit of a walk but very doable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is great - good price and walking distance to the fun strip with lots of restaurants and bars. No complaints and we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay but I had to walk through a construction project to get there. No hot water. Train honks a very loud blast when if passes starting at 4:30 am.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for city centre and local restaurants, bars and coffee shops. But pack ear plugs - it's close to the rail tracks and tooting starts at 5.30 but it's not unpleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is extremely accommodating and made us feel at home. Morning breakfasts were delicious and a nice variety of choices. The common areas and our room were very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a safe neighborhood and walking distance in to city center (and the attractions). The breakfast was good and cooked to order with good choice. The room we had was next to the main entrance and beside the reception. You could hear everyone coming and going, everyone talking at the reception (including the receptionist on her phone at midnight). The room was on the small size, and in need of updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and welcoming. The rooms are large, bright, and clean. Lots of great seating areas within the hotel and gardens. Security is excellent. Very walkable neighborhood with lots of dining options. Been here before and will return again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place. Great location. This is an old home converted into lodging. Small room. Pillows very thin. Friendly staff. Would return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Train tracks very close to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been coming to SJO for twenty years, this is the best bargain in town. Beautiful property run by very nice folks. Kent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water! The shower could use a new shower head though. It's located in a quiet neighborhood but 15 minutes walk to the National Museum. Great cluster of restaurants in a five minute walk inJardin de Lolita. Nice vintage hotel. Great, quiet sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thelma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and quiet place. Yet there is a loud and constant running train that runs behind the hotel beginning at 5am every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel 1492 has a welcoming staff. The decor is bright and cheerful, and there are many spaces to sit both inside and in the beautiful garden. The building is old, but has character. Delicious breakfast, convenient to many restaurants. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
24 Hour front desk with helpful and accommodating staff. They have a lovely breakfast available with coffee and juice. I have food allergies and they very kindly made my breakfast GF. There was more hot water available in the evening for showers than in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl T

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Good small hotel, that meets my basic needs for my short stays in San Jose. Small Clean rooms, good cafe with the breakfast, reasonable priced and in a secure location. Bonus for being in the trendy neighborhood of Escalante. Which may make it the biggest bargain in this trendy area that is know for it galleries, restaurants and bars... Glamorous it is not, but comfy it is, in this old architectural gem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Old property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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