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Hemingway Inn

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial B&B near Sabana Park

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Economy Double Room (1 Double Bed) | Free WiFi
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Calle 9, Ave 9, Barrio Amon, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room (1 Double Bed) | Free WiFi

Economy Double Room (1 Double Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room (1 Double Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony (1 Double Bed)

  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

San José

Carmen stay.With a stay at this Carmen B&B, you'll be steps from Casa Amarilla and Parque Espana. Morazan Park and Simon Bolivar Zoo are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 9 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whisky Barrel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sportsmens Lodge Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Otoya - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hemingway Inn

3-star Colonial B&B near Sabana Park
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hemingway Inn also features a garden and a television in a common area.

This 3-star San José bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1920
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Hemingway Inn offers 10 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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, Discover, and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hemingway Inn San Jose
Hemingway Inn
Hemingway San Jose
Hemingway Hotel San Jose
Hemingway Inn Costa Rica/San Jose
Hemingway Inn San José
Hemingway Inn Bed & breakfast
Hemingway Inn Bed & breakfast San José

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hemingway Inn to the airport?

Hemingway Inn is 7.4 mi (20-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hemingway Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hemingway Inn.

Does Hemingway Inn offer free breakfast?

Hemingway Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hemingway Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Casino Fiesta (8-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hemingway Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Hemingway Inn?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Hemingway Inn have a pool?

Hemingway Inn does not have a pool.

Does Hemingway Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Hemingway Inn to downtown San José?

Hemingway Inn is 0.5 mi away from San José.

Hemingway Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 131 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Fritz, Spokane WA

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

The hotel was closed, and for sale.

Location good, but the hotel was closed. Had been closed for weeks. We had a pre-paid confirmed reservation from Expedia. Confirm Expedia reservations with your hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

FRANK, SPOKANE WA

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

HOTEL IS CLOSED

HAD CONFIRMED RESERVATION WALKED THREE BLOCKS WITH LUGGAGE HOTEL BEEN CLOSED FORWEELS.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was modest and mattress was uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Lesya

Liked: Staff & service
The owner was very friendly and helpful, the hotel is simple, but has some kind of originality, which also helps to create a feeling of adventure. The location is great, just steps away from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jeanne B.

History and Service

We like staying in historical places and this one was great. Management was great as was the breakfast. We were on a room next to the street so it was noisy compared to our jungle home in Las Tumbas. The owner was very nice and spent time with us at breakfast. Bed could have been a little softer seems like I could feel the strings.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to downtown

Room was dark and not quite. Hotel needs renovation. It's just close to downtown. Nothing special then.

4/10 Poor

R....., UK

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rundown

Beyond basic hotel that hasn't been updated since Hemingway was there.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ROOM SO LOUD!!

I stayed one night in the room off of the lobby that faced the street. It was so so so loud. Fortunately, I am a good sleeper that although I wake up, I can go back to sleep no problem. NO ONE should be placed in that room. It should be a public space.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant and excellent value

If you don't want to stay in the usual plastic Holiday Inn, this is an excellent choice. It's inexpensive, unique, pleasant, and many of the guests are interesting people. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and can help you get the most out of your stay.

8/10 Good

serguei

Good! Roughly 3.5 out of 5

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable and quaint

The Hemingway is a really cool, eclectic, and comfortable place with lots of charm. The place is run by Dennis and his family and they do a great job making everyone feel like their place is more like home than a hotel. The breakfast each morning is amazing. Great location! Great value for the price! I will definitely stay again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Warm, European ambience

Operated by very friendly and helpful ex-pat, great value for the room rate. Plenty of Hemingway memorabilia, the rooms all named after famous 20th authors, a comfoting european hotel atmosphere. Breakfast included was a pleasant surprise. Will definitely return if I return to San Jose.

2/10 Terrible

Anna Maria, BRIDGEWATER, United States of America

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

Highly Overated

The pictures must be old as it is overgrown, not anything like I saw. The rooms smelly, small gnats from something, perhaps sewer gnats? Housekeeping only twice in my week stay when it said daily. I did get towels daily. Your site said it took Discover, but it did not. I had to pay cash and that cut into trips and food. Toiletries consisted of soap only. I saw payment for an "escort" as I was trying to check in. I was upset so if you have children...... No internet service as stated, though it had weak wi-fi and mostly spanish ts stations. Toilet clogged and I was told that you are NOT supposed to flush the TP, no sign and was not told. You take your used TP and place it in a waste barrel next to the toilet until they come for it. Not all that clean did not eat though breakfast was free. Any more experiences like this on your site, doubt if I book on Expedia know matter the price. VERY disappointed and that was the worse part of my vacation. The place did NOT look like what you show. Get rid of Hemmingway Inn.

8/10 Good

Edwin, US

Liked: Staff & service

Close to San Jose city center.

Several tourist attractions, museums and shopping, nearby. Hotel is situated in an area close to the Zoo, giving it a semi gentrified feel. Rooms are smallish, but adequate. Bathroom in my area was large and clean. A missing feature was a closet or Anwar, there was no place to hang up clothing. Bed was large and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness

Oasis in San Jose

I love this hotel, peacefull, quite and very Hemingwayesque if you like, you can almost feel his presence, I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Roland, Victoria, BC, Canada

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

Basic accommodation in a good location

I stayed at the Hemingway Inn from September 11 to September 26, 2016 which is considered the off season because of increased rainfall but this did not cause me any real problems because almost like clockwork the rain nearly always fell for an hour or two in the afternoon with the mornings and evenings usually clear. Since many of the tourist points of interest in San Jose, such as the jade museum, are in walking distance of the Hemingway I saw no need spend a lot of money taxis. Also if you take the time to familiarize yourself with the public transit you can save a lot of money. For example, you can take a public transit bus from Alajuala bus terminal in downtown San Jose to the Juan Santamaria international airport for 535 colones (equivalent to about one US dollar) instead of spending 15 or more dollars on a taxi. In addition to local attractions in San Jose I took a number of day excursions such a rainforest tours (hiking with rainforest guide, ziplining, aerial trams) which usually included a good buffet lunch and sometimes a buffet breakfast depending on the length of the tour. Other tours such as the Baldi hot springs, the Poas volcano and coffee plantations, or a short riverboat cruise where I saw crocodiles, monkeys and sloths I arranged through local tour operators during my stay in San Jose. All of these day excursions included pick up and drop off at the Hemingway Inn.

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very good nothing fencing, but acceptable

2/10 Terrible

Sammy, Charlotte, NC

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

Dirty, OLD and nothing like in the pictures

Dirty, OLD and nothing like what it appears in the pictures.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

A great experience...

We really enjoyed our stay here. Dennis and Romi were fantastic. We got great recommendations for dining and tours from Romi and Dennis. The breakfast was great each day. It included juice, coffee, gallo pinto, eggs, toast, and fruit. While I was here I overheard the statement that this hotel isn't for everybody. I agree with this. If you are expecting luxury accommodations at this price you will be disappointed. However, what it lacks in luxury, it really makes up for in hospitality. Staying here is an experience. One of the best parts is that the guests were all so interesting and friendly. There were many opportunities to chat with guests in the courtyard over breakfast or coffee at any other time during the day. Socially, this was the best experience of our visit. Obviously, this can vary based on the guests at any given time, but I do think this place attracts people who are a bit more social and adventurous and not so stuffy. We were really lucky to be invited a birthday dinner at the hotel during our stay. The food was the best we had during our stay in San Jose, and it was so nice of the family to include us. The downside is that the location makes it a bit noisy at times. If this is a concern I would recommend not staying in the rooms facing the busy road. Room 1 has a great shower though, so this makes up for it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
proprietor was very friendly, spoke great english and was helpful in all aspects. i am going back soon and will stay with them.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

U.S. traveler

Hotel was convenient for the night.

2/10 Terrible

Robert, Chicago, IL

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

Staff tells all your business to your guests

1. Staff goes out of its way to tell your guests about your other guests. 2. Pay $20 per guest in cash and then said you did not pay them.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Basic, but clean with very friendly staff. Breakfast cooked to order