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Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Room, 1 King Bed
Staircase
Meeting facility
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, San Jose, 1000
  • National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Morazan Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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)

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

San José

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 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park.

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Morazan Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Central Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sabana Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

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

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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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 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

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

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 584 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

6/10 Okay

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good value, inexpensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the property was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

KEISHA, TAMARAC

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was in a room facing the entrance street. The cars were noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Millie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erick

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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erick

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ira

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the guesthouse very much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dariaus Lavar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were nice and it was affordable
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We arrived after 9pm and the streets were just dark and unsafe. But the guesthouse it self was good enough to sleep. We had access to the guesthouse across the street. The environment in there was completely opposite to out in the street. It was welcoming, good food and atmosphere plus a bar with local and international drinks and a swimming pool Inside the guesthouse was great. Outside in that street I just felt unsafe
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

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Top Notch,excellent value

Excellent in all regards.especially impressed with helpful front desk and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Ishvara

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sivakumar

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

Nice hostel for short stays

It’s good as usual
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDNA

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

8/10 Good

Virginia, College Station

Travelled with group
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

MILTON

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sivakumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a decent hostel to stay for few nights. But they still can improve a lot. A small thing like free water refill is an example to improve
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sivakumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros Nice location near to many attractions Very spacious Good customer service. Free coffee till 2pm Cons No hangers in the room No water refill Wifi is very slow sometimes even won’t work. Some fixtures are very old.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024