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Hotel La Amistad

3.0 star property
3-star adults-only hotel near University of Costa Rica

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A bar area with wooden stools, a long counter, and pendant lighting.
Exterior
A bed with a beige blanket and three pillows, a wooden headboard, and a large mirror reflecting a room with a staircase and a painting on the wall.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights. There are shelves with bottles and glasses behind the counter.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Avenida 11 y Calle 15, San José, 10101
  • Place, National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, WiFi (free)

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A single bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a light-colored wall.

Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 996 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large window, a tiled floor, and a central table with a candle holder.

Executive Loft, Multiple Beds

  • 996 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a beige blanket and three pillows, a wooden headboard, and a large mirror reflecting a room with a staircase and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, a lamp, and curtains.

Deluxe Penthouse

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

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A bed with white bedding and four pillows in different colors.

Deluxe Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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. Parque Espana and Casa Amarilla are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Morazan Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Esquinita de la Abuela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café de los Deseos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Otoya - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Almendras - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel La Amistad

3-star adults-only hotel near University of Costa Rica
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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 5.9 mi (21-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 La Amistad?

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel La Amistad on Aug 5, 2026 start from $64, 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 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 Heredia (14-min drive) and Casino Fiesta (18-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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 120 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely gracious and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place close to areas to walk too downtown Main Street
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
met good people had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was excellent. The bed was comfortable did not care for a cockroach in the bathroom. They said they had a restaurant which they don’t
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

RAHUL

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

Very good hotel

Very good hotel for solo travelers , excellent location and staff. Very good and cheap breakfast. Guest friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

10/10 Excellent

Jovany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ozzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room dirty, next to commuter train which was loud. Food was very good however. Walking distance to downtown San Jose and outside of the big city a plus. No English tv channels. All men stay at this resort with some costa rican women coming in and out kind of creeped me out
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Hyon Min

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Employees are pretty cool, Ernesto's the dude. Hotel itself, hell no.10pm to 2am, club across the street, loud AF. Morning 5am til sundown, train every 10 minutes. Also some of the old bar ladies get touchy. Kinda gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brent

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

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mitch

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. No towels, no Wi-Fi, no TV reception. Dirty, dirty room all the time. Water always on the floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

john

Trains 6 til 9 am Trains 5 til 9pm
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ozzie

Liked: Amenities
price and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

8/10 Good

Minjia

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

edward

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

San Jose overnight

The staff is friendly the room comfortable price reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good people
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quality place to stay for the price. Close to a lot of places. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is delicious and at bargain prices.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
evriting was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025