Best hotels in Catedral (San José)
Welcome to Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton, an iconic gem in the heart of San Jose. Located on the pedestrian boulevard Avenida Central, our hotel overlooks the National Theatre and is steps from cafés, shops, museums and other top attractions. It’s a quick walk to downtown government buildings and Fortune 500 companies, and Juan Santamaria International Airport is just 30 minutes away. Colonial beauty meets modern technology in our stylish guest rooms, featuring complimentary WiFi, a 50-inch HDTV, mini-refrigerator, work desk and walk-in shower. Choose an executive room for more amenities and beautiful city views, or treat yourself to a suite with living area, second HDTV and 24-hour butler service. Guests in executive rooms and suites also enjoy access to the Executive Lounge, serving complimentary snacks and spirits each night. You’ll find a range of thoughtful amenities throughout our San Jose hotel. Our signature restaurant is open all day, tempting every palate with international cuisine and local flavors. Sample whiskey and gin from around the world while taking in the view from our 5th floor piano bar. Work out in the complimentary fitness center, or connect with the office in the 24-hour business center. We also have spectacular event space and a dedicated staff for meetings and celebrations of up to 70 guests.
Overall 9.1 Excellent
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Excellent
8.8
Pros: The modern clean appearance
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Ok so the staff is so nice but room 414 had little to no water pressure and trickle of hot water...... I asked the front to change rooms but because they were full no possible.... So sucked it up and took Luke warm shower for two days.... Manager said he would comp a dinner at hotel eatery .... Didn't happen and no one seemed to know how it would work. Bed was comfortable location is great for San Jose .
My best advice to anyone staying in Costa Rica is get out of San Jose and see the countryside unless u want to be in New York meets Tijuana
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Beautiful building in downtown San Jose. Close to main museums of the city and one step far from the National Theatre. Good for art lovers like me and interested on knowing the history of Costa Rica. Excellent restaurant, modern and nice rooms.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The excellent staff and superb facilities
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything was amazing. From the self cleaning toilet to the comfortable bed. The provided toiletries were great, the style was great, the iron board, the offered TV channels, the roomservice, the cleanliness, the breakfast, the service. Highly recommend it.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Clean rooms! Excellent service
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Excellent staff ; one of the best I have seen
Good
7.1
Pros: location was ok
Excellent
8.3
Pros: the room was nice
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Breakfast was awesome and the team was nice and helpful.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff couldn't help you enough, FANTASTIC.
Good
7.7
Pros: Awesome location, right in the heart of San Jose. Walking distance to the major downtown sights, like the theatres, cathedrals, and markets. The restaurant is great, and the lobby is well kept.
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Overall 9.1 Excellent
Based on 619 reviews
Bar
10.0
Amenities
10.0
Vibe
9.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Room
9.2
Location
9.2
Service
8.9
Breakfast
7.7
Food
6.5
Value
3.4
Location
9.3
Room
9.1
Service
8.8
8.8 Excellent
Pros: The modern clean appearance
Cons: The location
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Ok so the staff is so nice but room 414 had little to no water pressure and trickle of hot water...... I asked the front to change rooms but because they were full no possible.... So sucked it up and took Luke warm shower for two days.... Manager said he would comp a dinner at hotel eatery .... Didn't happen and no one seemed to know how it would work. Bed was comfortable location is great for San Jose .
My best advice to anyone staying in Costa Rica is get out of San Jose and see the countryside unless u want to be in New York meets Tijuana
Cons: Staff is super nice
Breakfast is great
Bed was comfortable
Location is superb although good luck finding the entrance of you drive in from airport alow 2 hrs for 10km
No kidding
Traffic is something out of a comic book u will understand if you see it first hand
Costa Ricans in general are so nice honest and hard working people enjoy
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Beautiful building in downtown San Jose. Close to main museums of the city and one step far from the National Theatre. Good for art lovers like me and interested on knowing the history of Costa Rica. Excellent restaurant, modern and nice rooms.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: The excellent staff and superb facilities
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything was amazing. From the self cleaning toilet to the comfortable bed. The provided toiletries were great, the style was great, the iron board, the offered TV channels, the roomservice, the cleanliness, the breakfast, the service. Highly recommend it.
Cons: The only thing I thought was missing and what would suit this classy hotel is a swimming pool and maybe a bath tub.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Clean rooms! Excellent service
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Excellent staff ; one of the best I have seen
Cons: Nothing
7.1 Good
Pros: location was ok
Cons: the menu was rather limited, not much of a vegetarian or vegan selection. Gluten free bread was not a possibility. Mini bar empty except for coffee or still water
8.3 Excellent
Pros: the room was nice
Cons: the price
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Breakfast was awesome and the team was nice and helpful.
Cons: nothing that I can think of.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff couldn't help you enough, FANTASTIC.
Cons:
7.7 Good
Pros: Awesome location, right in the heart of San Jose. Walking distance to the major downtown sights, like the theatres, cathedrals, and markets. The restaurant is great, and the lobby is well kept.
Cons: Rooms are run down, and not in the best condition. We had to change rooms because of bugs in the first. AC would have been nice.
Welcome to Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton, an iconic gem in the heart of San Jose. Located on the pedestrian boulevard Avenida Central, our hotel overlooks the National Theatre and is steps from cafés, shops, museums and other top attractions. It’s a quick walk to downtown government buildings and Fortune 500 companies, and Juan Santamaria International Airport is just 30 minutes away. Colonial beauty meets modern technology in our stylish guest rooms, featuring complimentary WiFi, a 50-inch HDTV, mini-refrigerator, work desk and walk-in shower. Choose an executive room for more amenities and beautiful city views, or treat yourself to a suite with living area, second HDTV and 24-hour butler service. Guests in executive rooms and suites also enjoy access to the Executive Lounge, serving complimentary snacks and spirits each night. You’ll find a range of thoughtful amenities throughout our San Jose hotel. Our signature restaurant is open all day, tempting every palate with international cuisine and local flavors. Sample whiskey and gin from around the world while taking in the view from our 5th floor piano bar. Work out in the complimentary fitness center, or connect with the office in the 24-hour business center. We also have spectacular event space and a dedicated staff for meetings and celebrations of up to 70 guests.
With a stay at Hotel Fleur De Lys, you'll be centrally located in San Jose, within a 5-minute walk of National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 1,674 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Beautiful little hotel tucks away at the alleys. Right in the city center and walkable to all the attractions and museum. Very friendly hotel staff and they have a tour agency right beside the hotel. Simple yet hearty breakfast. It has a restaurant serving dinner with live music. No negative note for this place.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Good and rich breakfast, big and very clean room. At the same price of standard room they upgraded our reservation to a junior suite. Staff very kind, they provide the clients with a welcome drink at the hotel bar
Okay
5.4
Pros: Central location, friendly staff, and charming building.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: This is a historic building with all its charms. Make sure to walk through the whole building, it’s well worth your time! I stayed there several times over the years and always enjoy it. Very clean, well kept, very friendly and accommodating staff. The breakfast bar is well stocked, lots of fresh fruit, good coffee.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Loved this hotel it was walking distance to everything and the staff and hotel were amazing
Excellent
9.2
Pros: A very comfortable hotel with cooperative staff and a good buffet breakfast. The hotel is close to museums, restaurants and to the downtown area.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Beautiful place in the old part of the city, loved it
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great location, good food, very polite staff and the location is amazing. From the hotel to all main museums parks and monuments its max 20 minutes walking. The area is very safe even during the night and around the hotel like 5 minutes distance are couple of supermarkets...not to mention that in 2 minutes you can get to 3 different types of restaurants.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Cozy and very close to the national museum. Breakfast was basic but good.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Stayed here numerous times in 3 yrs....the reasons clear.....it is a nice place with nice people working here.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing to Like
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Very central for Jade and National museums. Clean and well-lit room with a view of the city and the mountains. Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient in-house restaurant in evening. Will store luggage for a small fee.
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 1,674 reviews
Service
9.4
WiFi
9.3
Breakfast
8.9
Value
8.8
Location
8.6
Vibe
8.3
Room
6.8
Comfort
4.7
Service
9.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Breakfast
8.9
Location
8.5
Vibe
7.9
Room
6.8
Comfort
4.9
Service
9.6
Breakfast
9.0
Vibe
8.3
Location
8.2
Room
6.5
Comfort
4.4
Service
9.5
Location
9.0
Breakfast
8.9
Food
8.9
Room
6.0
Comfort
4.8
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Beautiful little hotel tucks away at the alleys. Right in the city center and walkable to all the attractions and museum. Very friendly hotel staff and they have a tour agency right beside the hotel. Simple yet hearty breakfast. It has a restaurant serving dinner with live music. No negative note for this place.
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9.6 Excellent
Pros: Good and rich breakfast, big and very clean room. At the same price of standard room they upgraded our reservation to a junior suite. Staff very kind, they provide the clients with a welcome drink at the hotel bar
Cons:
5.4 Okay
Pros: Central location, friendly staff, and charming building.
Cons: Location was good and bad at the same time. The train is loud and is only quiet from 10pm to 5am. Bring earplugs. The beds in our room were also fairly stiff.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: This is a historic building with all its charms. Make sure to walk through the whole building, it’s well worth your time! I stayed there several times over the years and always enjoy it. Very clean, well kept, very friendly and accommodating staff. The breakfast bar is well stocked, lots of fresh fruit, good coffee.
Cons: If you expect air conditioned rooms, you won’t find much of it. There are ceiling fans, though. The mattresses are a bit hard.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Loved this hotel it was walking distance to everything and the staff and hotel were amazing
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9.2 Excellent
Pros: A very comfortable hotel with cooperative staff and a good buffet breakfast. The hotel is close to museums, restaurants and to the downtown area.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Beautiful place in the old part of the city, loved it
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great location, good food, very polite staff and the location is amazing. From the hotel to all main museums parks and monuments its max 20 minutes walking. The area is very safe even during the night and around the hotel like 5 minutes distance are couple of supermarkets...not to mention that in 2 minutes you can get to 3 different types of restaurants.
Cons: The rooms are a bit noisy because of the train but on the reception when you check in they give you earplugs so you can sleep pretty good.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Cozy and very close to the national museum. Breakfast was basic but good.
Cons: Building was old so you can hear people walking up and down.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Stayed here numerous times in 3 yrs....the reasons clear.....it is a nice place with nice people working here.
Cons:
2.0 Mediocre
Pros: Nothing to Like
Cons: They over charge you when you get there for stuff that you didnt even hear about it.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Very central for Jade and National museums. Clean and well-lit room with a view of the city and the mountains. Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient in-house restaurant in evening. Will store luggage for a small fee.
Cons: No elevator but helpful staff to carry luggage upstairs.
With a stay at Hotel Fleur De Lys, you'll be centrally located in San Jose, within a 5-minute walk of National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A stay at Costa Rica Guesthouse places you in the heart of San Jose, within a 10-minute walk of Parque Nacional and National Museum of Costa Rica. Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
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Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 1,866 reviews
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Excellent
8.3
Pros: The staff was great! Very helpful and friendly! The included breakfast was awesome!
Good
7.5
Pros: Nice big spacious rooms.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: It was very peaceful and clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Very friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast, overall very clean, enough bathrooms and showers. Separate room to store your backpacks if needed.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Loved the complimentary coffee and tea.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Safe Laid back Very clean! The front desk staff friendly and helpful!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything ❤️
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Clean, staff, bed
Good
7.9
Pros: Great breakfast, great location. Very friendly staff and clean facilities. Tranquil environment, kid friendly.
Okay
5.8
Pros: It had a bed and 24 hour staff - that’s not too bad
Excellent
8.3
Pros: We went there two times. The first time, we were in the Arenal room and the king bed was not the most comfortable, but it was okay. The second time though we had another room with a huge bathroom and the bed was comfy. The staff was nice.
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Best hostel that I have been to! Rooms are quite large and bathrooms are kept clean. Highly recommend this location for those looking to save some money!
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Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 1,866 reviews
Value
9.3
Service
8.8
Location
8.5
Breakfast
8.4
WiFi
8.1
Room
7.6
Comfort
7.2
Food
5.1
Value
9.3
Service
9.1
Location
8.8
Breakfast
8.4
Comfort
7.4
Room
6.8
Service
8.7
Breakfast
8.6
Location
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Room
7.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Service
8.7
Location
8.5
Breakfast
8.2
Comfort
7.4
Room
7.1
8.3 Excellent
Pros: The staff was great! Very helpful and friendly! The included breakfast was awesome!
Cons:
7.5 Good
Pros: Nice big spacious rooms.
Cons: De train outside makes a lot of noise. It horns till 23:00 and from 05:00. You could here it in the rooms.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: It was very peaceful and clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Cons:
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Very friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast, overall very clean, enough bathrooms and showers. Separate room to store your backpacks if needed.
Cons: Might be a bit of a walk to get somewhere but that was not a problem for us
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Loved the complimentary coffee and tea.
Cons:
9.7 Excellent
Pros: Safe Laid back Very clean! The front desk staff friendly and helpful!
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything ❤️
Cons:
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Clean, staff, bed
Cons: Guests smoking in the central place
7.9 Good
Pros: Great breakfast, great location. Very friendly staff and clean facilities. Tranquil environment, kid friendly.
Cons: Beds were pretty hard, it's hard to get a room with a private bathroom.
5.8 Okay
Pros: It had a bed and 24 hour staff - that’s not too bad
Cons: The bathroom door was hard to open and shut, the location of the hostel was hard to find and get to due to one way streets, there are trains going past every few hours into the night.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: We went there two times. The first time, we were in the Arenal room and the king bed was not the most comfortable, but it was okay. The second time though we had another room with a huge bathroom and the bed was comfy. The staff was nice.
Cons: We thought it was a bit far from the center. We would have liked to be closer, 'cause we had to do at least 30 min of walking sometimes and we didn't realize we would have to do that when booking.
8.5 Excellent
Pros: Best hostel that I have been to! Rooms are quite large and bathrooms are kept clean. Highly recommend this location for those looking to save some money!
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A stay at Costa Rica Guesthouse places you in the heart of San Jose, within a 10-minute walk of Parque Nacional and National Museum of Costa Rica. Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Located in San Jose (La California), Hotel Casa 69 is within a 10-minute walk of Parque Nacional and National Museum of Costa Rica. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Overall 8.5 Excellent
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Excellent
8.3
Pros: The staff was so absolutely friendly and helpful
Good
7.1
Pros: Very friendly staff, nice breakfast. Nice location centre of San Jose, which you would not expect from the outside.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: We had an amazing room! Really like the good taste and art they have everywhere. Very nice people working there and the cutest dog ever!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I've stayed at Casa 69 about 7 or 8 years ago. I enjoyed my stay there then as now. The staff was super friendly. The bed was comfortable. There were hangers to hang up your clothes. The shower was fine albeit a bit touchy. It was quiet despite the fact that the train tracks run very near the area. It was relatively easy to get to on foot from the Tracopa bus terminal. There's a Peruvian restaurant just around the corner. And I know there are several others within a 10 or 15-minute walk but I didn't get to go there this time as I was there for only 2 days. Complimentary breakfast (coffee, bread, and fruit) was adequate for me. One could request for something more substantial.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: very nice staff sparkling clean rooms confortable beds good breakfast centric location all over a great deal
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Everything. Angel was kind and helpful . The room was spotless and comfortable. Fell blessed to start my trip here.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I really like the location
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: New owner was very nice
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The Continental Breakfast far better than most worldwide, Fresh Pineapple, Fresh Papaya, Fresh Juice, Fresh French Bread, Jelly and Guava, extraordinary coffee with Hot milk. Leisurely served from 7 to 10 in the artistic garden. Add a few dollars and you will not be hungry until dinner. Good Restaurants close by. Full concierge service offered by any staff member. I was on a Dental Vacation and I look forward to my return to Casa 69, once you stay you are family. I have traveled extensively and have stayed in the best, a fine example of a Boutique Hotel. The owner Kurt Menn and the Manager Angel Bustamante and their staff created an extraordinary healing and fun Dental Experience.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Staff very kind and efficient. Large room, comfortable. Hall and breakfast room really nice. Breakfast very good.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Angel was a Great Host very kind and handy when needed , the house is beautiful and the terrace has an amazing sight. Casa 69 is a lovely jewel in the heart of San Jose!
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Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 648 reviews
Vibe
8.9
Food
8.9
Service
8.8
Breakfast
7.9
Location
7.9
Room
7.7
Comfort
5.6
WiFi
5.2
Service
9.1
Location
8.3
Breakfast
8.2
Room
7.4
Service
9.1
Location
8.2
8.3 Excellent
Pros: The staff was so absolutely friendly and helpful
Cons:
7.1 Good
Pros: Very friendly staff, nice breakfast. Nice location centre of San Jose, which you would not expect from the outside.
Cons: Around the tap of the sink it was really dirty and water stayed too long in the sink. A pity, which could easily be solved with some better cleaning. The noice of the three pubs around the corner which had loud music till late in the night. ( was a saturday evening....)
10.0 Excellent
Pros: We had an amazing room! Really like the good taste and art they have everywhere. Very nice people working there and the cutest dog ever!
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: I've stayed at Casa 69 about 7 or 8 years ago. I enjoyed my stay there then as now. The staff was super friendly. The bed was comfortable. There were hangers to hang up your clothes. The shower was fine albeit a bit touchy. It was quiet despite the fact that the train tracks run very near the area. It was relatively easy to get to on foot from the Tracopa bus terminal. There's a Peruvian restaurant just around the corner. And I know there are several others within a 10 or 15-minute walk but I didn't get to go there this time as I was there for only 2 days. Complimentary breakfast (coffee, bread, and fruit) was adequate for me. One could request for something more substantial.
Cons: About the only problem I encountered was the WiFi. It didn't work a good portion of the time there.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: very nice staff sparkling clean rooms confortable beds good breakfast centric location all over a great deal
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Everything. Angel was kind and helpful . The room was spotless and comfortable. Fell blessed to start my trip here.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: I really like the location
Cons: I was not able to pay with my credit card, they just receive cash.
2.0 Mediocre
Pros: New owner was very nice
Cons: Old owner was still in charge and said I didn't pay & only wanted cash. She was ready to throw me on the street. So mean and rude as I'm in another country by myself. Roaches in my room when I finally got in:/
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The Continental Breakfast far better than most worldwide, Fresh Pineapple, Fresh Papaya, Fresh Juice, Fresh French Bread, Jelly and Guava, extraordinary coffee with Hot milk. Leisurely served from 7 to 10 in the artistic garden. Add a few dollars and you will not be hungry until dinner. Good Restaurants close by. Full concierge service offered by any staff member. I was on a Dental Vacation and I look forward to my return to Casa 69, once you stay you are family. I have traveled extensively and have stayed in the best, a fine example of a Boutique Hotel. The owner Kurt Menn and the Manager Angel Bustamante and their staff created an extraordinary healing and fun Dental Experience.
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8.3 Excellent
Pros: Staff very kind and efficient. Large room, comfortable. Hall and breakfast room really nice. Breakfast very good.
Cons: Too much noise coming from railway and from a disco pub in neighborhood, until very late at night
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Angel was a Great Host very kind and handy when needed , the house is beautiful and the terrace has an amazing sight. Casa 69 is a lovely jewel in the heart of San Jose!
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Located in San Jose (La California), Hotel Casa 69 is within a 10-minute walk of Parque Nacional and National Museum of Costa Rica. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Located in San Jose (Hospital), The Palm House Inn is within a 10-minute walk of Mercado Central and National Theater. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Overall 8.5 Excellent
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7.4
Pros: Good location if you want to walk around . Hot water and clean , nice bathrooms . Good for the money considering the country .
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Clean place, friendly staff
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Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 515 reviews
Service
9.2
Location
8.3
WiFi
7.4
Breakfast
7.1
Room
6.3
Amenities
5.9
Vibe
4.9
7.4 Good
Pros: Good location if you want to walk around . Hot water and clean , nice bathrooms . Good for the money considering the country .
Cons: Not all rooms have a/c , not that it's always needed , but the city is noisy at night and the fan only noise helps .
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Clean place, friendly staff
Cons: They need better pillows
Located in San Jose (Hospital), The Palm House Inn is within a 10-minute walk of Mercado Central and National Theater. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A stay at Boutique Hotel Casa Orquídeas places you in the heart of San Jose, within a 15-minute walk of Parque Nacional and National Museum of Costa Rica. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 138 reviews
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7.1
Pros: Breakfast was good and the staff were friendly
Okay
4.6
Pros: We were charged 90 $ a night for a room with a fan that didn't work and no hot water. Found out other people on our tour were charged 45$ a night so feel very very ripped off. Stayed in a 5 star hotel in centre for less money than paid here. Not happy. Poor.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: The staff was wonderful,
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything was great. Comfortable, home-style hotel. Good breakfast. Kind staff.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Cozy and safe
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Fantastically friendly staff; slick interior design; best free breakfast ANYWHERE!
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Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 138 reviews
Cleanliness
10.0
Service
9.7
Location
7.2
Breakfast
6.0
Room
4.3
Value
4.3
Comfort
2.0
7.1 Good
Pros: Breakfast was good and the staff were friendly
Cons: Very loud - noisey neighbours, loud train and traffic, ongoing construction. Windows don’t close properly so very difficult to block noise out
4.6 Okay
Pros: We were charged 90 $ a night for a room with a fan that didn't work and no hot water. Found out other people on our tour were charged 45$ a night so feel very very ripped off. Stayed in a 5 star hotel in centre for less money than paid here. Not happy. Poor.
Cons: No hot water, a fan that didn't work.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The staff was wonderful,
Cons: Construction noise was a constant during the day, but that is to be expected.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything was great. Comfortable, home-style hotel. Good breakfast. Kind staff.
Cons: Construction was ongoing, but it will over eventually, right?
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Cozy and safe
Cons: Orchido garden is remodeling so I could not see it!
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Fantastically friendly staff; slick interior design; best free breakfast ANYWHERE!
Cons: Parking can be tricky!I
A stay at Boutique Hotel Casa Orquídeas places you in the heart of San Jose, within a 15-minute walk of Parque Nacional and National Museum of Costa Rica. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A stay at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel places you in the heart of San Jose, within a 10-minute walk of Parque Nacional and National Museum of Costa Rica. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 2,699 reviews
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Excellent
8.3
Pros: the Pool was really nice and the stuff too:)
Mediocre
3.8
Good
7.9
Pros: Great facilities, very clean, nice environment, pleasant crowd. Fantastic location, very close to lots of bars, restaurants, and more.
Good
6.3
Pros: The pool was nice.
Good
7.0
Pros: Everything was great at this hostel except the bathroom area. Common areas were very comfortable and inviting. Pool was gorgeous even though we didn’t swim because it was raining and a bit cold.
Good
6.7
Pros: Good location, very close to central San Jose and there are supermarkets nearby in walking distance. The staff is very friendly and helpful on any questions. The communal areas are nice, the garden is spacious and very green with swimming pool, good for travellers to hang out. Breakfast with pancake is very nice, free coffee all day. We stayed in a double room with a shared bathroom, room was super basic but ok - ok bed, a shelf was good, with a ceiling fan. Super basic but ok for 1-2 days only, just passing SJ. Bathrooms were decent clean and available.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Bathrooms were very modern and clean with hot showers. Bedroom was clean and comfortable
Okay
5.4
Pros: Price is low
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Location
Good
7.5
Pros: Everithing is ok
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Reviews
Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 2,699 reviews
Value
7.9
Vibe
7.8
Location
7.6
Service
7.0
Breakfast
7.0
Room
4.6
WiFi
4.3
Cleanliness
3.5
Comfort
3.3
Amenities
8.4
Location
7.9
Value
7.6
Service
7.1
Breakfast
6.9
Room
4.2
Cleanliness
3.6
Comfort
3.3
Amenities
8.1
Vibe
7.3
Service
7.1
Location
7.1
Breakfast
6.9
Room
5.4
Cleanliness
3.8
Comfort
3.6
8.3 Excellent
Pros: the Pool was really nice and the stuff too:)
Cons:
3.8 Mediocre
Pros:
Cons: Rooms are in a dingy basement that smells like urinal cakes. Constant banging above our heads and voices from other rooms at all hours kept us awake. Our door didn't lock properly and was wide open when we came home.
7.9 Good
Pros: Great facilities, very clean, nice environment, pleasant crowd. Fantastic location, very close to lots of bars, restaurants, and more.
Cons: The fan in my room was not working and I was told they would change me to a room with a working fan but they didn't.
6.3 Good
Pros: The pool was nice.
Cons: Dont pre book a hotel transfer from the aiport through them. I'd pre- booked a airport transfer but when I arrived in San José there was no one there to meet me and then half an hour later someone turned up but it turned out that there wasn't actually space for me. Instead they showed me towards a taxi which I presumed I'd be paying the same as the transfer as it wasn't my fault that they'd over booked but ended up having to pay $15 more for the taxi than I would've for the transfer. It would've been fine if they'd told me there wasn't space and I could've pre booked an alternative transfer. Wasn't a great start.
7.0 Good
Pros: Everything was great at this hostel except the bathroom area. Common areas were very comfortable and inviting. Pool was gorgeous even though we didn’t swim because it was raining and a bit cold.
Cons: Rooms were decent for what we paid for, but did not look like those in the pictures for sure. Not as nice. Bathrooms to be honest I thought could have been much better. I’m not super picky but I felt like the shower, toilet, and sink area could use a lot of cleaning and updating.
6.7 Good
Pros: Good location, very close to central San Jose and there are supermarkets nearby in walking distance. The staff is very friendly and helpful on any questions. The communal areas are nice, the garden is spacious and very green with swimming pool, good for travellers to hang out. Breakfast with pancake is very nice, free coffee all day. We stayed in a double room with a shared bathroom, room was super basic but ok - ok bed, a shelf was good, with a ceiling fan. Super basic but ok for 1-2 days only, just passing SJ. Bathrooms were decent clean and available.
Cons: Private rooms are on the -1 floor and without outside window, only window to a corridor, which personally I do not like, and avoid this kind of booking.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Bathrooms were very modern and clean with hot showers. Bedroom was clean and comfortable
Cons: There was a train that passed regularly from very early in the morning that blows a horn so loud you would think it was in the room, so hard to sleep after 5.30. The kitchen had only two rings that were just about working a lot of people trying to cook. The fridges were very full and could have done with a clean. Nothing in the kitchen like salt/pepper/oil. Not much nearby, a long walk to supermarkets and food.
5.4 Okay
Pros: Price is low
Cons: Mattress were not good... Really noisy place due to the train at 5 am and no noise isolation... Swimming pool is not warm. The breakfast included is cancelled if you arrive at 9:15 instead of 9 (breakfast from 7 to 9)
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Location
Cons: Cleanliness in washrooms .breakfast was supposed to be free but charged me 6 dollor for a single breakfast
7.5 Good
Pros: Everithing is ok
Cons:
A stay at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel places you in the heart of San Jose, within a 10-minute walk of Parque Nacional and National Museum of Costa Rica. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A stay at Hotel Le Bergerac places you in the heart of San Jose, within a 5-minute drive of University of Costa Rica and Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in San Jose? This hotel has 350 square feet (33 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 285 reviews
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Good
6.7
Pros: location is good. neighborhood is very amenable. concierge staff was helpful and courteous.
Okay
4.0
Pros: The hotel is average.
Good
6.7
Pros: Nice building, good location,
Okay
5.4
Pros: Price is quite OK...
Excellent
9.2
Pros: The staff were exceptional and super attentive. The special Mother's Day set menu was delicious as well.
Okay
5.0
Pros: The location only
Good
6.7
Pros: Beautiful gardens - nice breakfast - good location
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The breakfast was tasty, well cooked by Cesar the Head chef and his staff who also took time out to help me practise my spanish. Lovely setting in sunny gardens.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: What a beautiful, peaceful space! The pool was shaded and so wonderful! The rooms were beautiful and the beds very comfortable! The restaurant down the street was amazing!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Breakfast great- staff were very helpful. Very secure in a safe area. Bus service 100 yards away into centre of town. Near some nice bars and restaurants.
Good
6.7
Pros: The location close to Escalante neighbourhood is excellent. The rooms are spacious, and the little gardens here ands there are a nice add-on. The receptionists went at length to make my stay as enjoyable as possible.
Details
Reviews
Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 285 reviews
Location
9.1
Service
8.3
Comfort
6.6
Room
4.7
Breakfast
3.8
Cleanliness
2.4
6.7 Good
Pros: location is good. neighborhood is very amenable. concierge staff was helpful and courteous.
Cons: restaurant staff was courteous but not respectful of expected work schedule...the restaurant part of this hotel leaves a great deal to be desired in terms of its professionalism, its purpose. I also believe that the restaurant is in bad need of a marketing strategy that recognizes it is in one the better districts of the city. the room we were given was large and commodious. but it was not completely clean...finding dust accumulation and hair. the details were missed. the wood floor of this room is visually very beautiful..unfortunately the floor boards are so loose and the squeaking is so loud we were certain it could wake the neighbors. we lacked hot water in this room. staff suggestions to run the water for some time is a waste of a resource. we learned of the hotel from its previous owners and were expecting a property that is better maintained than this.
4.0 Okay
Pros: The hotel is average.
Cons: The room is small, no coffee machine the place was almost empty I asked to change my room and they said no
No map of the city no free coffee in the lobby
Next day they had no soup or shampoo
The place needs a new management. Small things makes the place great
6.7 Good
Pros: Nice building, good location,
Cons: The breakfast was not really fresh and one of the beds was not really confortable
5.4 Okay
Pros: Price is quite OK...
Cons: View from the window! Check out is quit early!! Bathroom was dirty!! 2 stars hotel!!
9.2 Excellent
Pros: The staff were exceptional and super attentive. The special Mother's Day set menu was delicious as well.
Cons: Squeaky floorboards in the room.
5.0 Okay
Pros: The location only
Cons: The pillows and sheets were dirty.
6.7 Good
Pros: Beautiful gardens - nice breakfast - good location
Cons: Shower not working very well and curtains were broken (fell on me as I walked out the door!)
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The breakfast was tasty, well cooked by Cesar the Head chef and his staff who also took time out to help me practise my spanish. Lovely setting in sunny gardens.
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: What a beautiful, peaceful space! The pool was shaded and so wonderful! The rooms were beautiful and the beds very comfortable! The restaurant down the street was amazing!
Cons: Nada
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Breakfast great- staff were very helpful. Very secure in a safe area. Bus service 100 yards away into centre of town. Near some nice bars and restaurants.
Cons:
6.7 Good
Pros: The location close to Escalante neighbourhood is excellent. The rooms are spacious, and the little gardens here ands there are a nice add-on. The receptionists went at length to make my stay as enjoyable as possible.
Cons: Overall the hotel and its services feels somewhat outdated. The breakfast was below average, the same every day. Being in the capital city one would expect more variety and a higher quality.
A stay at Hotel Le Bergerac places you in the heart of San Jose, within a 5-minute drive of University of Costa Rica and Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in San Jose? This hotel has 350 square feet (33 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A stay at ¡Upe! Hostel places you in the heart of San Jose, within a 10-minute walk of Parque Nacional and National Museum of Costa Rica. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 2 reviews
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great location, very comfortable and the owner Carlos is very knowledgeable about all places to travel on Costa Rica. As long as you ask he will do all he can to take care of you and your travel needs.
Okay
5.4
Pros: Close to center and the nice area of the city. Super close to bus stop. Breakfast was ok, pancakes and fruit.
Details
Reviews
Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 2 reviews
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great location, very comfortable and the owner Carlos is very knowledgeable about all places to travel on Costa Rica. As long as you ask he will do all he can to take care of you and your travel needs.
Cons: Nothing
5.4 Okay
Pros: Close to center and the nice area of the city. Super close to bus stop. Breakfast was ok, pancakes and fruit.
Cons: Beds were really uncomfortable, it was cold everywhere in the hostel. The train run very close to hostel and woke me up very very early in the morning.
A stay at ¡Upe! Hostel places you in the heart of San Jose, within a 10-minute walk of Parque Nacional and National Museum of Costa Rica. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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