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Hotel 1492

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel near Sabana Park

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Lobby
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
31-33 1st Ave #2983, Barrio Escalante, 300 m east of Cine Magaly parking, San José, San Jose, 4988-1000
  • National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Morazan Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

San José

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Carmen hotel, you'll find Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park. Asamblea Legislativa and National Museum of Costa Rica are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Pedro Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Morazan Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Theater - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Central Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 6 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandrágora Gastropub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Franco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gambas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafeoteca - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fallen Stag - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1492

Colonial hotel near Sabana Park
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Hotel 1492. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1941
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Hotel 1492 offers 10 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 3,500 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 9 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CRC 3500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 20000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 9 years old and younger stay 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel 1492 to the airport?

Hotel 1492 is 8.6 mi (26-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 Hotel 1492?

As of Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1492 on Jun 10, 2025 start from $46.8, 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 Hotel 1492 have an airport shuttle?

Hotel 1492 offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CRC 20000 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel 1492 offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel 1492, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of CRC 3500 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel 1492?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (15-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel 1492?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel 1492?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel 1492 have a pool?

Hotel 1492 does not have a pool.

Does Hotel 1492 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel 1492 to downtown San José?

Hotel 1492 is 1 mi away from San José.

Hotel 1492 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 155 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

GREGORY, Alvaton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water! The shower could use a new shower head though. It's located in a quiet neighborhood but 15 minutes walk to the National Museum. Great cluster of restaurants in a five minute walk inJardin de Lolita. Nice vintage hotel. Great, quiet sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aldair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Great place great people I loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl T

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
24 Hour front desk with helpful and accommodating staff. They have a lovely breakfast available with coffee and juice. I have food allergies and they very kindly made my breakfast GF. There was more hot water available in the evening for showers than in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

LILIANA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cute super vintage place. There is a small police station on same street so you feel extra safe. Dining is walking distance and many options. Room smelled old and bedding sheets looked old so did the furniture. Hot water in shower worked for a few seconds then turned cold. It wasn’t horrible but if your looking for something other than a quick night stay probably not your place. You also have to be ok with the creepy vintage stuff lol.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Old property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daryl T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Train tracks very close to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rett

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable staff and close to all the amazing restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, super accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is extremely accommodating and made us feel at home. Morning breakfasts were delicious and a nice variety of choices. The common areas and our room were very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very pleased!

Very attentive service. Hotel had character—in a good way! Train did not disturb me at all. It’s a bit worn—a broken tile here, faded blankets…but we were safe and comfortable and enjoyed the neighborhood. The free parking was what sold me on the place. Very pleased, will stay again when in San José.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, wonderful staff, small rooms but with all that you need. Hotel is very near a noisy railway, so bring earplugs! My biggest problem was a snoring neighbour who was so loud he could be heard from three rooms away. His poor wife...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel and friendly staff. The location is convenient and walking distance to restaurants and you can walk co city center…a bit of a walk but very doable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for city centre and local restaurants, bars and coffee shops. But pack ear plugs - it's close to the rail tracks and tooting starts at 5.30 but it's not unpleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been coming to SJO for twenty years, this is the best bargain in town. Beautiful property run by very nice folks. Kent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qinglin, Kirkland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like this property because of its location, boutique, quiet and reasonable price. It is a large house and felt more like a home than a hotel. The small garden breakfast area was nice. The staffs were all kind, smiling and helpful. The airport pickup service took a lot of worry out for my late evening arrival with a price similar to a taxi. Uber is not legal in San Jose, therefore airport pickup is troublesome. I used Uber at other times without problem. The location of the hotel is excellent with walking distance to tourist spots in downtown. The neighborhood is upper-middle class and felt safe. They have different sized rooms according to your needs. I found out later that Hillary Clinton stayed there in 2005. The wife of the owner was a painter. She gave Hillary a flower painting. I would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024