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Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Colonial San José hotel in Catedral with free parking

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Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Staircase
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 51
SAR 114 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - D) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - D)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - C)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - C) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - C)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Highlights

TV
Located on the top floor
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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SAR 153 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, San Jose, 1000

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 7 min walk
  • Morazan Park - 14 min walk
  • National Theater - 14 min walk
  • Central Park - 16 min walk
  • San Pedro Mall - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 5 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Casa China - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Destileria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antik Restaurant + Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Vuelta Al Mundo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Bahamas - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Hotel near Sabana Park
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Costa Rica Guesthouse. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Costa Rica Guesthouse offer amenities such as free WiFi.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: USD 4-6 for adults and USD 4-6 for children
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (323 square feet)
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 6 for adults, and USD 4 to 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 29 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 11 (one-way), (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel San Jose
Costa Rica Guesthouse San Jose
Costa Rica Guesthouse San Jose
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel
Costa Rica Guesthouse San José
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Costa Rica Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Costa Rica Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 29 per vehicle applies.

Where is Costa Rica Guesthouse located?

Located in Catedral, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica, National Park, and National Museum of Costa Rica. Plaza de la Democracia and Asamblea Legislativa are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 5 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 6 minutes.

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Costa Rica Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 545 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ishvara

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

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of on-site amenities, such as food and drinks. Walking distance from downtown area. Can't beat it for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cost was one of the lowest available on kayak search engines. The staff were great. The rooms were reasonably clean and low cost dining was across the street. Mostly well behaved college age adults were around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee everyday; had a good stay and the personal was nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hostel. cool vibe. very clean. friendly staff. excellent onsite food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Erick

Disliked: Staff & service
Great location. The lady with the glass at the front desk could be a lot more approachable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Erick

Liked: Staff & service
Location is very good and safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Disliked: Staff & service
There is a lot of traffic noise. Not recommended for a good night sleep. Otherwise, very clean and excellent location for walking
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

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

8/10 Good

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good spot for an inexpensive stay in the city & a short walk to night life.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kala

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good for price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent price, location and place just wish they had air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night. Our room was spacious and clean. Beds were big. Shared bathroom was clean. Communal areas were clean. Breakfast was great. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MARIO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value
I stayed in the co Worker section and was very happy. The bunk was extremely comfy . I used next door at backpackers for pool garden and kitchen area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kayla

Liked: Amenities
It is a nice place, the rooms are nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dhaval

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best in town

8/10 Good

Vitaliy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostel I’ve stayed. It’s definitely worth its price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the room clean and comfortable. The restaurant had good options very tasty authentic Chinese food. I liked the room with pool view. Would be nice if hot tub was in operation too. Staff was helpful and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024