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Hotel 1492

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel near University of Costa Rica

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Microwave, griddle

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Pedro Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Morazan Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Costa Rica - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 5 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafeoteca - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Agüizotes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Escalante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolce Gelato - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Callejón - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1492

Colonial hotel near University of Costa Rica
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 ceiling fans. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • 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
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Griddle
  • Microwave on request
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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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1492 San Jose
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel 1492 to the airport?

Hotel 1492 is 8.8 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 Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1492 on Jul 2, 2026 start from $59, 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 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 Heredia (17-min drive) and Casino Fiesta (21-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. 75 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 187 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I’m in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Staff were excellent - couldn’t have asked for better service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was fine, room was nice. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

2/10 Terrible

Janni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a small hotel with rooms, poor amenities, you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is great - good price and walking distance to the fun strip with lots of restaurants and bars. No complaints and we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay but I had to walk through a construction project to get there. No hot water. Train honks a very loud blast when if passes starting at 4:30 am.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a safe neighborhood and walking distance in to city center (and the attractions). The breakfast was good and cooked to order with good choice. The room we had was next to the main entrance and beside the reception. You could hear everyone coming and going, everyone talking at the reception (including the receptionist on her phone at midnight). The room was on the small size, and in need of updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and welcoming. The rooms are large, bright, and clean. Lots of great seating areas within the hotel and gardens. Security is excellent. Very walkable neighborhood with lots of dining options. Been here before and will return again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place. Great location. This is an old home converted into lodging. Small room. Pillows very thin. Friendly staff. Would return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Train tracks very close to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

GREGORY

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Thelma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and quiet place. Yet there is a loud and constant running train that runs behind the hotel beginning at 5am every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel 1492 has a welcoming staff. The decor is bright and cheerful, and there are many spaces to sit both inside and in the beautiful garden. The building is old, but has character. Delicious breakfast, convenient to many restaurants. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandice

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl T

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Good small hotel, that meets my basic needs for my short stays in San Jose. Small Clean rooms, good cafe with the breakfast, reasonable priced and in a secure location. Bonus for being in the trendy neighborhood of Escalante. Which may make it the biggest bargain in this trendy area that is know for it galleries, restaurants and bars... Glamorous it is not, but comfy it is, in this old architectural gem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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