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Costa Rica Guesthouse

Property class: 3

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A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A conference room with wooden tables, laptops, and people working.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A staircase with a colorful mural on the wall.
A person performing a handstand in a hallway with patterned flooring and an arched doorway.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $39
$34 nightly
$39 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, San Jose, 1000
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de la Cultura
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a window with curtains, and a picture on the wall.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, a fan, and a wooden bench.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

A balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

A bunk bed room with a ladder, a window with metal bars, and curtains.

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden floors, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

A room with a bunk bed, a window with a metal grid, and a view of trees outside.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

A room with bunk beds, a suitcase, and a window with a view of greenery.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

A room with bunk beds, a window, and a suitcase.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

A balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Room Economy

  • Sleeps 2

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

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 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from National Park.

What's nearby

  • National Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Morazan Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 6 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa China - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caccio's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Destileria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Limoncello - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Antik Restaurant + Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Costa Rica Guesthouse

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. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
Per property policy, guests must be aged 18-40 to stay in shared dormitory room types.

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

MastercardVisa

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 725 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Great for a quiet and yet close to San José's nearby location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean rooms and bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norah

The room was clean, the staff is very nice and helpful and the breakfast is so nice and not really expensive! I recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aubreion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I the hostel served its purpose for the price. Very quiet and the sister property across the street provided the amenities that were not available at the guesthouse. Decent stay, which they had air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super accommodating,good rooms,and great rooms for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thee room was always clean ! Staff is amazing I’d just change the pillows please
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keenon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot to start walking tour of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! All was great! Walking distance to bars, will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nazih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good around clock
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nurul

The staff were exceptional and super helpful and made my stay easy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hridisha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad for a short stay as a solo traveler. The female bathroom next to my dorm had a bad stinky smell although there were other bathrooms at the property that were cleaner and smell free. The property is nice and quiet, great for people that are working while traveling.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly staff and open 24hrs!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the single king room with my own bathroom. It was perfect! Near restaurants and three blocks away from nightlife on California Street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

D'Arcy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent. Had zero issues & was helped tremendously by the staff with my bombardment of questions. Obviously take note that there is an airport nearby & planes sometimes flew over you but I wasn't woken up by this at all even with the windows left open.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and very friendly staff. Thank you. I highly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hooman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here twice. The first time we had a bad experience. The room was facing the street. Lots of noise and the hot water was not working. The 2nd time was much better. The first time the staff member (gentlemen) was rude. The 2nd time the staff member (lady) was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ishvara

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

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big room, clean and handy at a good price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Millie

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were very clean. Staff was helpful and curteous. When a cold spell hit they found us an extra blanket, which was perfect. Complimentry coffee and hot water for tea. Helped us with our shower which wasn't providing us with hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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