Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Sabana Park

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

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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 Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jade Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Area City Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Antik Restaurant + Bar - ‬4 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

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Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel San Jose
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Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel San José

Costa Rica Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 646 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Mihir

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

lucy elizabeth, union city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area is easy to access historical points. The hotel lights...needs to be updated
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Chill and relaxing. I had a private room with bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Laid back place. Nice people. Safe location close to many good places.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom is shared and is not clean Parking is limit if you get there late you may not be able to get one spot because is very limit Rooms are not the cleanest
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

HIROAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Evan

Disliked: Amenities
Not bad just average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

killraine, cedar grove

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I mean the price is hard to beat, so there’s that. The hotel is in ok state, not great not terrible and ultimately it is priced accordingly (in my dates).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisca

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experiences was good. The personal were helpful to solve all the needs that I had. The price of my stay was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luandre

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good value, inexpensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the property was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025