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Hotel La Amistad

3.0 star property
3-star adults-only hotel near Sabana Park

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Compact kitchen with oven, microwave, and single sink.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, surrounded by shelves stocked with a variety of bottles and decorative elements.
Socialize and dine at the bar, surrounded by rustic charm and contemporary style.
Relax in a serene space with a view of lush greenery and a nearby building, featuring a comfortable seating area and a stylish coffee table.
Relax in a serene space with a comfortable bed, adorned with three pillows and a wooden headboard.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Avenida 11 y Calle 15, San José, 10101
  • National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Morazan Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 996 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Penthouse | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Penthouse

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Loft, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Executive Loft, Multiple Beds

  • 996 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

San José

City center stay.A stay at this Carmen hotel places you steps from Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital and within a 5-minute walk of Simon Bolivar Zoo. Museum of Contemporary Art and Design and Parque Espana are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Morazan Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪11.47 Aranjuez - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Almendras - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sportsmens Lodge Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Miel Garage - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel La Amistad

3-star adults-only hotel near Sabana Park
Some rates at Hotel La Amistad are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Hotel La Amistad also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel La Amistad offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel La Amistad

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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 and cash
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Amistad Hotel
Amistad San Jose
Hotel Amistad
Hotel Amistad San Jose
Hotel La Amistad Costa Rica/San Jose
La Amistad Hotel
La Amistad San Jose
La Amistad San Jose
Hotel La Amistad Costa Rica/San Jose
Hotel La Amistad Hotel
Hotel La Amistad San José
Hotel La Amistad Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel La Amistad to the airport?

Hotel La Amistad is 7.6 mi (20-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel La Amistad have an airport shuttle?

Hotel La Amistad offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 30.00 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel La Amistad offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel La Amistad, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 4 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel La Amistad?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (11-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel La Amistad?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel La Amistad?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel La Amistad have a pool?

Hotel La Amistad does not have a pool.

Does Hotel La Amistad have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel La Amistad have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel La Amistad to downtown San José?

Hotel La Amistad is 0.7 mi away from San José.

Hotel La Amistad Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 93 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyting as expected will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Emanuel

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Improvement

La Amistad Hotel charged me $516.99 when Hotels.com said that I would be charged $487.65 for this booking (I did not incur any additional charges, so I do not know why there is this $29.34 difference in charges). Also, the room needed a deep cleaning, especially the kitchen (which was the main reason I rented this particular room). The staff seemed pleasant, but due to the discrepancy in room charges and the tidiness of this penthouse suite hotel room, I do not think I will be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thuman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a good place for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and accessible location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We based ourselves here for first few nights in Costa Rica having wanted a central location. Check in went smoothly and staff were always available and helpful with 24 hour front desk and we felt safe. Breakfast was reasonably priced and good quality. The room itself was spacious with two beds both of which were comfortable and the bathroom had hot water although the door to it didn’t shut. The one ac unit couldn’t cool the room. Use of such a space was poor and instead of creating a good social area, the quality, type and placement of furniture meant it was impractical to use much of it. The room looked tired and some of the plentiful electrical sockets didn’t look entirely safe. Outside the hotel, there was a nice little restaurant across the road, a mini mart with a smoothie stall attached. It was also only a few blocks from some of the central markets and sites of downtown. On the flip side, the train tracks run alongside the hotel and for the first two days trains were running from 5am. For reasons we didn’t understand far fewer trains ran later in the week. With some improvements I would consider staying here again despite the review I’ve given. The room has such potential and just needs a little investment to address decor and layout and some issues with weak Wi-Fi. Staff were friendly, welcoming and flexible to our needs so there is clearly the desire to provide a good customer experience and it just needs this to be reflected throughout the building itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell, NACOGDOCHES

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doniel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, rustic hotel. Hostess was very friendly and helpful. Walkable distance from everything I wanted to experience. I would definitely go again. My only advice is to give door handle signs for when to clean and warn guests of the train so they can bring earplugs. Regardless I give them 4.8
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Milwaukee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Milwaukee

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lina

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

Fantastic hotel

I highly recommend this hotel. It is centrally located and within walking distance of many museums and downtown San Jose. The staff was awesome.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Siva Kumar Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for what you pay in San Jose

The owner and the staff are awesome. The room is excellent for what you pay. But the building is old and not renovated. The hotel is very secure. It has air conditioning and room cleaning every day. The cleaning staff is also very good. Thanks for mat the owner for welcoming guests with friendliness. I would like to stay again whenever I have a chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great staff. The breakfast is/was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timur

The suite was good money for all that space and I enjoyed the view
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel. Secure at night and during the day. pleasant and helpful staff. Located close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and good ac
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Minjia, Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not new, but maintaining well and clean. The hotel staff are nice, good price for travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024