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Hotel La Amistad

3.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May

Explore the area

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Avenida 11 y Calle 15, San José, 10101
  • Place, National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Loft, Multiple Beds

Executive Loft, Multiple Beds

  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Penthouse

Deluxe Penthouse

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San José

Hotel La Amistad places you in the centre of San José, steps from Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital and within a short 5-minute stroll of Simon Bolivar Zoo. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Carmen hotel include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • National Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morazan Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 7 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Esquinita de la Abuela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Almendras - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Otoya - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café de los Deseos - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel La Amistad

Some rates at Hotel La Amistad are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Hotel La Amistad also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel La Amistad offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 and service animals are not allowed at Hotel La Amistad

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 4 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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 and cash
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Amistad Hotel

Amistad San Jose

Hotel Amistad

Hotel Amistad San Jose

Hotel La Amistad Costa Rica/San Jose

La Amistad Hotel

La Amistad San Jose

La Amistad San Jose

Hotel La Amistad Costa Rica/San Jose

Hotel La Amistad Hotel

Hotel La Amistad San José

Hotel La Amistad Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel La Amistad?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel La Amistad?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel La Amistad on 23 May 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.

What makes Hotel La Amistad a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel La Amistad.

Is Hotel La Amistad family-friendly?

No, Hotel La Amistad is an adults-only property.

Does Hotel La Amistad serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel La Amistad?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel La Amistad?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel La Amistad?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel La Amistad?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel La Amistad Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 118 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Hyon Min

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Employees are pretty cool, Ernesto's the dude. Hotel itself, hell no.10pm to 2am, club across the street, loud AF. Morning 5am til sundown, train every 10 minutes. Also some of the old bar ladies get touchy. Kinda gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Mitch

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. No towels, no Wi-Fi, no TV reception. Dirty, dirty room all the time. Water always on the floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Orange City

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
met good people had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Milwaukee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

john

Business traveller
Trains 6 til 9 am Trains 5 til 9pm
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
As I had mentioned before. I had called you actually chatted. The room was disgusting. I’m covered in mosquito bites because of it. I’ve been here before and it’s usually very good. However, this time it was not very good at all. They put me in a hole literally no air-conditioning, no Wi-Fi no windows no air no nothing. I had them change my room for the next night which would’ve been last night. It was a little better but still no Wi-Fi and I had to have someone come and fix the TV. Meanwhile, my legs are covered in mosquito bites. Thanks to that place so I’m not happy with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

RAHUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good hotel

Very good hotel for solo travelers , excellent location and staff. Very good and cheap breakfast. Guest friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricardo, Milwaukee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jedrick, Denham Springs

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were old. Train came through early in morning and woke me up. Room was damp and smelled that way. No.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson, West New York

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Orange City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good people
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
evriting was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyting as expected will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Emanuel

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Improvement

La Amistad Hotel charged me $516.99 when Hotels.com said that I would be charged $487.65 for this booking (I did not incur any additional charges, so I do not know why there is this $29.34 difference in charges). Also, the room needed a deep cleaning, especially the kitchen (which was the main reason I rented this particular room). The staff seemed pleasant, but due to the discrepancy in room charges and the tidiness of this penthouse suite hotel room, I do not think I will be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thuman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a good place for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and accessible location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We based ourselves here for first few nights in Costa Rica having wanted a central location. Check in went smoothly and staff were always available and helpful with 24 hour front desk and we felt safe. Breakfast was reasonably priced and good quality. The room itself was spacious with two beds both of which were comfortable and the bathroom had hot water although the door to it didn’t shut. The one ac unit couldn’t cool the room. Use of such a space was poor and instead of creating a good social area, the quality, type and placement of furniture meant it was impractical to use much of it. The room looked tired and some of the plentiful electrical sockets didn’t look entirely safe. Outside the hotel, there was a nice little restaurant across the road, a mini mart with a smoothie stall attached. It was also only a few blocks from some of the central markets and sites of downtown. On the flip side, the train tracks run alongside the hotel and for the first two days trains were running from 5am. For reasons we didn’t understand far fewer trains ran later in the week. With some improvements I would consider staying here again despite the review I’ve given. The room has such potential and just needs a little investment to address decor and layout and some issues with weak Wi-Fi. Staff were friendly, welcoming and flexible to our needs so there is clearly the desire to provide a good customer experience and it just needs this to be reflected throughout the building itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell, NACOGDOCHES

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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