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Hotel 1492

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel in San José with free parking

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Property grounds
Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds
Lobby
Interior detail
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (CRC 3500 per person)

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$103
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

Explore the area

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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, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Griddle
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Microwave, griddle

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Griddle
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Griddle
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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 Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Casa Amarilla - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Morazan Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandrágora Gastropub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafeoteca - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Agüizotes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dolce Gelato - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mocapan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1492

Colonial hotel in San José with free parking
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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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. 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 7 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1492 on 9 Mar 2026 start from NZ$103.31, 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. 66 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 175 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

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

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Honestly you get what you pay for. Its a good place to stay if you want to be near the airport but don't want to pay a lot of money in a hotel for a night, but the staff does not talk to each other i checked in with a gentleman in the afternoon (which took forvever because he said he had errands to run) confirmed my car service for the airport and in the morning a new gentleman was at the desk and when i tried to confirm my car he had no idea what i was talking about.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubén

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kent Runnells

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

GREGORY, Alvaton

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

8/10 Good

Aldair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

8/10 Good

Daryl T

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandice

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

LILIANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cute super vintage place. There is a small police station on same street so you feel extra safe. Dining is walking distance and many options. Room smelled old and bedding sheets looked old so did the furniture. Hot water in shower worked for a few seconds then turned cold. It wasn’t horrible but if your looking for something other than a quick night stay probably not your place. You also have to be ok with the creepy vintage stuff lol.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Daryl T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Train tracks very close to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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