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Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Sabana Park

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TV
Meeting facility
Room, 1 King Bed
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, San Jose, 1000
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jade Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 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

Catedral stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Catedral hotel, you'll find Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park. National Museum of Costa Rica and Plaza de la Democracia are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jade Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morazan Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Clinica Biblica Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 6 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Limoncello - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Casa China - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Area City Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Estación - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3-star Colonial hotel near Sabana Park
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 meters) 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
  • Meeting 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 is 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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: 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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

How close is Costa Rica Guesthouse to the airport?

Costa Rica Guesthouse is 6 mi (25-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Costa Rica Guesthouse on Apr 16, 2026 start from CA $17, excluding 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.

Does Costa Rica Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Costa Rica Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 29 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Costa Rica Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Costa Rica Guesthouse, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 4 and 6 for adults, USD 4 and 6 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (12-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Costa Rica Guesthouse have a pool?

Costa Rica Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Costa Rica Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Costa Rica Guesthouse to downtown San José?

Costa Rica Guesthouse is 0.8 mi away from San José.

Costa Rica Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 661 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

FREDDY, BRONX

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Always very clean room. Easy check in. Nice ambience. Quiet enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

johnny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I paid for two beds but in a 7 day stay two nights was a one bed . Sleeping in the same bed with my sister was not a option.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleas roo and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elysia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value overall, nice staff but the bedroom’s lock looks extremely fragile and unreliable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nurul, Centreville

The staff were exceptional and super helpful and made my stay easy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hostel really clean but the lock of the Boruca room door looked extremely poor and fragile.Hostel really clean but the lock of the Boruca room door looked extremely poor and fragile (it looks like anyone can break in)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Harvey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Does the job and get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Creo que solo una persona atiende de lo máximo en ese lugar. El resto nesecitan un nuevo trabajo creo. Disculpa por decir La chica de Argentina, pero no recuerdo su nombre. Ella hace un increíble trabajo con cada cliente que llega. Te da consejos y te ayuda en lo que puede.si no fuera por ella la estadía no fuese sido igual.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big room, clean and handy at a good price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George Ken

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have got really impressed with the cleaning of all the environments, the amenities helped a lot to save time when you want to take a fast breakfast and go, or to relax in a pool without traveling long distances. The best part is to meet people around the world and make new friends and connections during your trip.
The pool at Backpackers unit.
An example of a breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, the rooms were clean. Overall very good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Beds are form and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayleen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank You for serve us ! Convenient Place! Love it !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

jatinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like nothing in this property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

jatinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Backpacker and guesthouse share property they talk rude not nice first I park my car then they said parking is full but is not full. And the manager also talk very rude my checkout is 11 am they want me to checkout 5 am. Waste of money. I ask why you want me to check out 5am manager talk rude and not answer my ?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La cama no es súper cómoda pero por el precio es bueno por el espacio.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nazih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

so

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse is outdated in style, and the bed was uncomfortable due to its high pillow and soft, cushioned mattress. The recommended restaurant did not serve tasty food. The price of the breakfast is not reasonable at 7 dollars. Don't provide breakfast, and no air conditioning in the room. I was too hot in the room during the afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Windel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lulu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old, very noisy guests at night (past 11pm). Staff didn’t know where hair dryer was.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025