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Costa Rica Guesthouse

Property class: 3
3-star Colonial hotel near Sabana Park

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A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A staircase with a colorful mural on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
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A conference room with wooden tables, laptops, and people working.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Plaza de la Cultura
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a window with curtains, and a picture on the wall.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, a fan, and a wooden bench.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

A balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

A bunk bed room with a ladder, a window with metal bars, and curtains.

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - C)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden floors, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - D)

A room with a bunk bed, a window with a metal grid, and a view of trees outside.

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

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

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

A room with bunk beds, a suitcase, and a window with a view of greenery.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a window, and a suitcase.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

A balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A single bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with blinds.

Room Economy

  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

San José

Catedral stay.Your stay at this Catedral hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jade Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa China - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caccio's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Limoncello - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Destileria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Soda Caprichos Del Maiz - ‬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
Per property policy, guests must be aged 18-40 to stay in shared dormitory room types.

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Costa Rica Guesthouse on Oct 16, 2026 start from $29, 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.

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 Heredia (15-min drive) and Casino Fiesta (19-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. 341 out of 732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 732 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Great for a quiet and yet close to San José's nearby location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean rooms and bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is always clean, ready for use and peaceful atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The room was clean, the staff is very nice and helpful and the breakfast is so nice and not really expensive! I recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I the hostel served its purpose for the price. Very quiet and the sister property across the street provided the amenities that were not available at the guesthouse. Decent stay, which they had air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super accommodating,good rooms,and great rooms for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thee room was always clean ! Staff is amazing I’d just change the pillows please
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot to start walking tour of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! All was great! Walking distance to bars, will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good around clock
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly staff and open 24hrs!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad for a short stay as a solo traveler. The female bathroom next to my dorm had a bad stinky smell although there were other bathrooms at the property that were cleaner and smell free. The property is nice and quiet, great for people that are working while traveling.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the single king room with my own bathroom. It was perfect! Near restaurants and three blocks away from nightlife on California Street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent. Had zero issues & was helped tremendously by the staff with my bombardment of questions. Obviously take note that there is an airport nearby & planes sometimes flew over you but I wasn't woken up by this at all even with the windows left open.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and very friendly staff. Thank you. I highly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the guesthouse very much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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