Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Exterior
Staircase
Terrace/patio
Room, 1 King Bed
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, San Jose, 1000
  • National Park
    7 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica
    7 min walk
  • Jade Museum
    9 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

San José

A stay at Costa Rica Guesthouse places you in the heart of San José, within a 10-minute walk of Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Asamblea Legislativa and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Plaza de la Democracia.

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
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Casa China - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Destileria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antik Restaurant + Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Vuelta Al Mundo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Bahamas - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Colonial San José hotel in Catedral with free parking
Costa Rica Guesthouse offers 25 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Colonial hotel also features concierge services, a television in a common area, and a reception hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Costa Rica Guesthouse. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San José? This hotel has 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Onsite venue - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast only.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: USD 4-6 for adults and USD 4-6 for children
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (323 square feet)
  • Coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 6 for adults, and 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Costa Rica Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 535 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 535 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 535 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 535 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 535 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

8/10 Good

Samir, Chattanooga

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MARIO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Staff & service
Errores pueden pasar pero la clave es saber cómo manejarlos. Recepcionistas con poco servicio al cliente. No había agua y la cocina esta un cochinero. Taladrando en la zona de coworking Tomaron mi alimento y los que trabajan ahí no les importo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kala

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good for price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

tiffany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night. Our room was spacious and clean. Beds were big. Shared bathroom was clean. Communal areas were clean. Breakfast was great. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort value
A pleasant stay in comfortable bed. May need a fan of it was hotter. Can't have windows open because of train and traffic noise
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value
I stayed in the co Worker section and was very happy. The bunk was extremely comfy . I used next door at backpackers for pool garden and kitchen area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

C

Adequate for one night
It was for flight arrival in evening. The mattress was too hard for me and the shared bathroom needs updating. Ok for one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MARIO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Afra

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inspected both beds after checking in and found that the smaller of two mattresses was covered with hundreds of tiny bloodstains from either a current or past bedbug infestation. We immediately left.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daryl T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent price, location and place just wish they had air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo Trip
I traveled alone to Costa Rica. I had booked the taxi service a week in advance and had a confirmation sent via email, but when I arrived at the airport, no one was waiting for me. I had to call the guesthouse and they immediately sent someone to pick me up. It was about a 15 minute wait time. The hotel staff was very friendly and helped me book tours in advance. They also were very helpful in giving me walking directions. My room was very clean. The shared bathrooms were clean most of the times. Usually if I got in late the bathrooms were a bit dirty. However, I took flip flops and used the shower without problems. They provide soap and towels; all other items must be taken by you. The area looks a bit shady but you can walk without problems. Overall, it was an amazing stay for my solo trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Erick

Liked: Staff & service
Location is very good and safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine for a night
This place is fine for a night and for the price. One of the staff members was very helpful and gave us info about buses, the other didn't seem like she wanted to be there or attend to guests at all. The room was fine but the corridor it's was on and room was very dark. The bed was ok but not that comfortable, being able to feel the springs. Place was clean and shared bathrooms had hot water showers. Little seating area in reception to chill in with free tea and coffee. Good location walkable to Barrio Escalante for meals/drinks/coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ane, Galveston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the room clean and comfortable. The restaurant had good options very tasty authentic Chinese food. I liked the room with pool view. Would be nice if hot tub was in operation too. Staff was helpful and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
wifi in my room was weak and didn't connect, my cell phone signal was also 3G. the room is spacious and comfortable. water pressure was good and the hot shower was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Windel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Windel

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

10/10 Excellent

kala

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

10/10 Excellent

kala

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ane, Galveston

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kala

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian, CARTAGO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, the only problem I noticed was the difficult entrance to the parking lot (even dangerous because of the traffic)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024