With a stay at Costa Rica Guesthouse, you'll be centrally located in San José, within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. .This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from National Park.
What's nearby
National Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Jade Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Plaza de la Cultura - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
National Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 5 min walk
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Casa China - 3 min walk
Pizza Hut - 3 min walk
Area City Bar - 4 min walk
Bar La Estación - 2 min walk
Antik Restaurant + Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Colonial hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
Costa Rica Guesthouse offers 25 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Colonial hotel also features concierge services, a television in a common area, and a reception hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Costa Rica Guesthouse. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San José? This hotel has 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Onsite venue - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free extended parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 6 for adults and USD 4 to 6 for children
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping on request
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
323 square feet of conference space
Computer station
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.
Assistive listening devices
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 1905
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Towels provided
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Costa Rica Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 629 reviews
10 - Excellent
272
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 629 reviews
8 - Good
226
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 629 reviews
6 - Okay
90
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 629 reviews
4 - Poor
22
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 629 reviews
2 - Terrible
19
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Mihir
Travelled with family
17 Sept 2025
Mihir
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
lucy elizabeth, union city
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area is easy to access historical points.
The hotel lights...needs to be updated
lucy elizabeth
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
David
22 Aug 2025
Chill and relaxing.
I had a private room with bathroom.
Bathroom is shared and is not clean
Parking is limit if you get there late you may not be able to get one spot because is very limit
Rooms are not the cleanest
I mean the price is hard to beat, so there’s that. The hotel is in ok state, not great not terrible and ultimately it is priced accordingly (in my dates).
I was in a room facing the entrance street. The cars were noisy.
KEISHA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
2/10 Terrible
Millie
27 Apr 2025
Millie
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
2/10 Terrible
Erick
28 Mar 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
After staying there for so many years . There were some slight issues with the rooms and staffing. But overall things got some what better. I reported that there were ants in my bathroom and bed and was hoping that they would address the issue after speaking with the lady. She offered me a different toom but i like the room because it had a balcony. I booked another night and was denied . I personally feel that after i made a review tbe yound lady who works mornings with the glasses i don't recall hwr name because she is very unfriendly and approachable it makes me very uncomfortable. She never smiles and she is very short. I even told hwr about the ants and her exact words were its a tropical country and thats how it goes. She denied my stay and told me that i was not welcomed in the future. To my knowledge i don't know of any problems or issues. I have put lots of money into that place and their restaurant. Its sadly that customer service has gone down the drain. I love costa rica guest house and was very disappointed that she has basically banned me from staying there. I am a home owner in costa rica. I basically stip in san jose to see friends and to take care of business. I wish them all the best!
Erick
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Erick
25 Mar 2025
I think the one lady with the glasses who works in the morning shift. Her personality isn't very friendly . She never smiles and has a very dull approach which is pleasant. Otherwise the staff is good.