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 9.2 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
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Save your money and spend it somewhere else it smelled bad the people were rude we paid extra for upgrade the AC did not work breakfast was late the shuttle to airport was late. It was supposed to be free but cost 30.00 I'm trying to find something good to say about it Sorry I can't .
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The excellent staff and superb facilities
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location location location! Couldn't have been in a better location. So close to all the tourist spots and good restaurants. San Jose is surprisingly a great city to explore on foot. It certainly has its gems. The staff at the hotel was AMAZING and super friendly and helpful. The included breakfast on the top floor was certainly a treat each morning.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: The staff was fantastic and could not have been more kind or helpful, especially with our toddler. The breakfasts were delicious and the evening happy hour unexpected and nice.
Good
7.1
Pros: location was ok
Excellent
9.7
Pros: We really enjoyed our stay. It had a great location.
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.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: It's a luxurious hotel. It smells great all around, the facilites were spotlessly clean.
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Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 686 reviews
Bar
10.0
Amenities
10.0
Vibe
9.5
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.2
Service
8.9
Room
8.7
Breakfast
7.6
Food
7.5
Location
9.3
Service
9.0
Room
8.4
Service
9.1
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
2.0 Mediocre
Pros: Save your money and spend it somewhere else it smelled bad the people were rude we paid extra for upgrade the AC did not work breakfast was late the shuttle to airport was late. It was supposed to be free but cost 30.00 I'm trying to find something good to say about it Sorry I can't .
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: The excellent staff and superb facilities
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Location location location! Couldn't have been in a better location. So close to all the tourist spots and good restaurants. San Jose is surprisingly a great city to explore on foot. It certainly has its gems. The staff at the hotel was AMAZING and super friendly and helpful. The included breakfast on the top floor was certainly a treat each morning.
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9.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff was fantastic and could not have been more kind or helpful, especially with our toddler. The breakfasts were delicious and the evening happy hour unexpected and nice.
Cons: I don't really have any complaints.
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
9.7 Excellent
Pros: We really enjoyed our stay. It had a great location.
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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.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: It's a luxurious hotel. It smells great all around, the facilites were spotlessly clean.
Cons: They don't even give customers a bottle of water as courtesy for the price paid.
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
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Walking in to seeing a Christmas tree instantly put a smile on my face. The service, breakfast and room were all outstanding. I would stay here again, and again, and again!
Excellent
9.0
Pros: The breakfast was very good - the staff were very helpful
Good
6.0
Pros: the breakfast was okay. location is okay if you're staying a night and have to go to the airport the next day.
Excellent
10.0
Good
7.9
Pros: Dinner is reasonably priced very well presented and great taste. My favorite personnel is in the small bar, his face is always shining and he runs and accommodates.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Friendly staff but the lighting was poor and not enough to read, and sometimes the train noise was loud.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: We only stayed one night but we had a really good experience. Room was very spacious and clean. Staff was super helpful and kind. Breakfast buffet style was delicious and very filling. You even get a complementary welcome drink when you arrive. The hotel is basically a huge mansion with very nice decoration. Outdoor seating is also very pretty.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Loved this hotel it was walking distance to everything and the staff and hotel were amazing
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Clean (like, immaculate!), pretty and comfortable. The perfect place to spend a night or two. The staff was friendly, the food was good, and the atmosphere was very peaceful. Walking distance to shops, downtown squares and panaderias.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing to Like
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 1,668 reviews
WiFi
9.3
Service
9.2
Breakfast
9.0
Food
8.8
Value
8.7
Location
8.6
Room
6.7
Comfort
4.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Breakfast
8.9
Service
8.8
Value
8.6
Location
8.4
Vibe
6.6
Room
6.1
Comfort
4.5
Service
9.4
Breakfast
9.2
Food
8.8
Location
8.4
Vibe
7.5
Room
6.3
Comfort
3.9
Service
9.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Breakfast
9.1
Food
9.0
Location
8.8
Vibe
7.0
Room
6.2
Comfort
4.7
Room
6.5
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Walking in to seeing a Christmas tree instantly put a smile on my face. The service, breakfast and room were all outstanding. I would stay here again, and again, and again!
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9.0 Excellent
Pros: The breakfast was very good - the staff were very helpful
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6.0 Good
Pros: the breakfast was okay. location is okay if you're staying a night and have to go to the airport the next day.
Cons: The front desk staff lacks professionalism. On one occasion, I was hoping to use the phone to book a tour. The front desk attendant said that he knew a better company and dialed a number and my friend didn't really ask for specifics and booked the tour. As a side note, that company that starts with the letter "M" was the worst experience I had in Costa Rica in terms of safety while driving. Not only did the front desk attendant have the audacity to refer us to this "M" company, when I called to ask what the company's name was he told me to act like we asked for the number and not tell anyone that he had referred us to them. This is not even the tip of the iceberg.
On one occasion, my friend and I were getting a couple of drinks and since most people go out at night, we were called "squares" in Spanish for staying in and drinking at the hotel instead of outside.
We found two cockroaches in the hotel which is normal since the front door is always open, but upon finding a third cockroach a day later, I managed to keep it under a glass and left it for the cleaning staff to discard because I forgot to do it. When we returned later that same night and the room was cleaned, we were not given a new glass. The cleaning staff rinsed the glass and left it on top of the desk. I mean, who does that? As a side note, the cockroach was about two inches big and touched the surface of the cup.
10.0 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: Would happily stay again Good nights sleep Breakfast was lovely too
7.9 Good
Pros: Dinner is reasonably priced very well presented and great taste. My favorite personnel is in the small bar, his face is always shining and he runs and accommodates.
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8.0 Excellent
Pros: Friendly staff but the lighting was poor and not enough to read, and sometimes the train noise was loud.
Cons: Lighting in the room
9.0 Excellent
Pros: We only stayed one night but we had a really good experience. Room was very spacious and clean. Staff was super helpful and kind. Breakfast buffet style was delicious and very filling. You even get a complementary welcome drink when you arrive. The hotel is basically a huge mansion with very nice decoration. Outdoor seating is also very pretty.
Cons: A bit noisy when the train passes nearby but thankfully not at night and they give you earplugs if you want but we did not need it.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Loved this hotel it was walking distance to everything and the staff and hotel were amazing
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9.3 Excellent
Pros: Clean (like, immaculate!), pretty and comfortable. The perfect place to spend a night or two. The staff was friendly, the food was good, and the atmosphere was very peaceful. Walking distance to shops, downtown squares and panaderias.
Cons: There is a train that runs behind the property a couple times a day. It's not too loud and we never heard it at night, but important to note for people who are really noise sensitive.
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.
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.
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 8.6 Excellent
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Excellent
9.0
Pros: New ownership in last 6 months - they are doing incredible job on the renovations and decor! Very clean rooms/baths. The folk art and painting collection is classy. The staff is wonderfully inviting and attentive to whatever you need. The common areas are quiet, and there is a great rooftop observatiory that looks out over the city.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Friendly..warm and welcoming staff. Great continental breakfast
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Safe, garden, clean!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Best price-performance ratio I've seen in Costa Rica! Super spacious and clean rooms with huge beds. Price includes a continental breakfast, which is served in a cute, little patio. The staff is very friendly. Kurt, the owner, is very communicative and entertaining. :-) He is German and you can see that he has set pretty high "German" standards when it comes to cleanliness and quality.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: New owner was very nice
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The owners and entire staff went out of thei way to accommodate me and make me feel at home. Extremely courteous and professional at times. I would not stay anywhere else.
Good
7.0
Pros: Comfortable stay with friendly staff.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Great place to stay. The staff is amazing and can help you with everything that you need.
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 631 reviews
Vibe
9.1
Service
8.9
Room
7.8
Breakfast
7.7
Location
7.6
Comfort
5.7
WiFi
5.2
Service
9.2
Vibe
8.9
Cleanliness
7.9
Breakfast
7.9
Room
7.7
Location
7.5
Comfort
6.0
Service
9.0
Location
7.7
9.0 Excellent
Pros: New ownership in last 6 months - they are doing incredible job on the renovations and decor! Very clean rooms/baths. The folk art and painting collection is classy. The staff is wonderfully inviting and attentive to whatever you need. The common areas are quiet, and there is a great rooftop observatiory that looks out over the city.
Cons: I didn't find anything wrong. It's a beatiful labor of love, and the owners are commited to serving their guests.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Friendly..warm and welcoming staff. Great continental breakfast
Cons: It looks like I was overcharged for my stay. My reservation said $35 cad. In colonies I paid almost $50 :(
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Safe, garden, clean!
Cons: Everything fine
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Best price-performance ratio I've seen in Costa Rica! Super spacious and clean rooms with huge beds. Price includes a continental breakfast, which is served in a cute, little patio. The staff is very friendly. Kurt, the owner, is very communicative and entertaining. :-) He is German and you can see that he has set pretty high "German" standards when it comes to cleanliness and quality.
Cons: There's nothing I could criticize!
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 owners and entire staff went out of thei way to accommodate me and make me feel at home. Extremely courteous and professional at times. I would not stay anywhere else.
Cons: No complains
7.0 Good
Pros: Comfortable stay with friendly staff.
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9.0 Excellent
Pros: Great place to stay. The staff is amazing and can help you with everything that you need.
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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.
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
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Kindness of the staff, the breakfast, the room, everything!
Excellent
9.6
Pros: staff very helpful with tips as how to explore the area by yourself, not only selling any tours; generally very kind people
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The good price for a double room. Nice staff. Free coffee and tea. Breakfast included.
Good
7.5
Pros: Clean, decent facilities, comfy rooms, nice location away from busy downtown, secure, good WiFi
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Safe Laid back Very clean! The front desk staff friendly and helpful!
Excellent
8.6
Pros: Friendly sttaf, good location in the main city. It has breakfast
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very nice clean room, good location, kind owner, very good breakfast and coffee
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Friendly staff, lots of areas to hangout, WiFi was great. Coffee and tea served all the time. Huge room. Mine was private with washroom.
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 1,819 reviews
Value
9.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Service
8.7
Location
8.6
Breakfast
8.4
WiFi
8.1
Room
7.6
Comfort
7.1
Food
5.0
Value
9.3
Service
9.0
Location
8.8
Cleanliness
8.7
Breakfast
8.5
Room
7.5
Comfort
7.3
Value
9.4
Service
8.7
Location
8.6
Breakfast
8.6
Room
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Location
8.8
Service
8.6
Breakfast
7.7
Comfort
6.7
Room
6.5
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Kindness of the staff, the breakfast, the room, everything!
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9.6 Excellent
Pros: staff very helpful with tips as how to explore the area by yourself, not only selling any tours; generally very kind people
Cons: Breakfast a bit boring if you stay longer, but that is a minor issue
8.0 Excellent
Pros: The good price for a double room. Nice staff. Free coffee and tea. Breakfast included.
Cons: The bathroom not in the room. (Shared) Very far from the airport about 45min by car
7.5 Good
Pros: Clean, decent facilities, comfy rooms, nice location away from busy downtown, secure, good WiFi
Cons: Would be nice if there was a pool or something to do in the communal areas
9.7 Excellent
Pros: Safe Laid back Very clean! The front desk staff friendly and helpful!
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8.6 Excellent
Pros: Friendly sttaf, good location in the main city. It has breakfast
Cons: Maybe for some an air conditioner will be necessary.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Very nice clean room, good location, kind owner, very good breakfast and coffee
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Friendly staff, lots of areas to hangout, WiFi was great. Coffee and tea served all the time. Huge room. Mine was private with washroom.
Cons: Cold at night. Ants in room
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 (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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Good
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 485 reviews
Service
9.2
Location
8.5
WiFi
7.7
Breakfast
7.3
Room
6.3
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 8.3 Excellent
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Good
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: Fantastically friendly staff; slick interior design; best free breakfast ANYWHERE!
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Pleasant, helpful staff. Refrigerator and safe in room. Location was walking distance from several museums and a park.
Good
7.5
Pros: The staff were very friendly and could not help us enough to either recommend restaurants or to organise a hire car. The hotel is quite centrally located but is adjacent to a main road and a railway line. Therefore they is a lot of noise from traffic or trains sounding their horn which can wake you from sleep. Breakfast was basic. They were unable to make poached eggs but provided equally acceptable scrambled ones.
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 143 reviews
Cleanliness
10.0
Service
9.7
Location
7.6
Room
6.0
Breakfast
6.0
Value
6.0
Comfort
3.3
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: Fantastically friendly staff; slick interior design; best free breakfast ANYWHERE!
Cons: Parking can be tricky!I
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Pleasant, helpful staff. Refrigerator and safe in room. Location was walking distance from several museums and a park.
Cons: Information about an inexpensive way to get there from the airport.
7.5 Good
Pros: The staff were very friendly and could not help us enough to either recommend restaurants or to organise a hire car. The hotel is quite centrally located but is adjacent to a main road and a railway line. Therefore they is a lot of noise from traffic or trains sounding their horn which can wake you from sleep. Breakfast was basic. They were unable to make poached eggs but provided equally acceptable scrambled ones.
Cons: The noise from the train line beside the hotel.
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 ¡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 7.9 Good
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9.2
Pros: Great chill vibes, comfortable beds, good shower facilities with hot water, and a great breakfast. What's not to like!
Excellent
9.0
Pros: For the price this was awsome! Nice location, comfy beds, very nice kitchen, and the breakfast which was included in the price was way better than we expected. Had a very good stay and would stay here again, nothing can beat the price and what was included with it!
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Good breakfast! Several bars and restaurants in the area.
Mediocre
3.8
Pros: Hot water. Small breakfast is included in price (one pancake and piece of banana).
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The staff was very friendly and helpful, the place was very clean and well-taken care of. Definitely not a party hostel, and it was very relaxed. But it's in a great location for those who want to go out on the town.
Good
7.9
Pros: Good Breakfast. Good location. Wifi available. For the price, it is a good hostel!
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.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: guitar and company
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Friendly staff and kitchen area and laundry area all good
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.
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 544 reviews
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Location
8.1
Services
7.7
Staff
8.2
Value for money
8.1
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Great chill vibes, comfortable beds, good shower facilities with hot water, and a great breakfast. What's not to like!
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9.0 Excellent
Pros: For the price this was awsome! Nice location, comfy beds, very nice kitchen, and the breakfast which was included in the price was way better than we expected. Had a very good stay and would stay here again, nothing can beat the price and what was included with it!
Cons: Nothing that I can think of!
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Good breakfast! Several bars and restaurants in the area.
Cons: No credit card accepted
3.8 Mediocre
Pros: Hot water. Small breakfast is included in price (one pancake and piece of banana).
Cons: I booked a double room which was not ready even I came after check-in time. The cleaning staff started to get ready our room just in front of us which meant spray the whole room to cover the bad smell, sweeping and turn down the pillows after someone from the staff was resting on them before we came. We could smell it from the pillow sheets, it was not fresh. The window was facing the little place where you can sit outside. So everyone could see into our room so we kept curtain closed for the whole time. Also because of the hole and missing parts of the window so mosquitoes could get in.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff was very friendly and helpful, the place was very clean and well-taken care of. Definitely not a party hostel, and it was very relaxed. But it's in a great location for those who want to go out on the town.
Cons: Wifi was terrible - only good up front near the reception, but even then it turned off every few minutes. Not reliable at all, unfortunately, if you need to do anything important.
7.9 Good
Pros: Good Breakfast. Good location. Wifi available. For the price, it is a good hostel!
Cons: The parking is in the street but it isn’t really safe to leave the car there overnight. Very loud sounds from the street (train and cars passing nearby) but they provide earplugs for free.
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
9.6 Excellent
Pros: guitar and company
Cons: caribe customer service
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Friendly staff and kitchen area and laundry area all good
Cons: Train pass by around near the hostel, the ring was a little bit noisy in the early morning.
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.
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 7.8 Good
Based on 295 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,
Excellent
9.2
Pros: The staff were exceptional and super attentive. The special Mother's Day set menu was delicious as well.
Okay
5.8
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.
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Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 295 reviews
Location
9.1
Value
8.6
Service
8.1
Vibe
5.0
Room
4.9
Breakfast
3.9
Cleanliness
3.1
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
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.
5.8 Okay
Pros:
Cons: Little room, old Tv without remote
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 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 2,784 reviews
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Okay
4.8
Pros: The common areas were very clean and nice
Excellent
9.0
Pros: The on-site bar and restaurant is very convenient. I thought it a bit expensive, but that could just be the whole of Costa Rica. It was very easy to meet people. It is maybe 1-2 block from the nightlife so very convenient. The storage in the room is big enough to fit a full size suitcase.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Clean, comfortable, unbeatable price. It does not feel or looks like a “budget hostel” at all. Lots of murals, nice pool, plenty of comfortable places to relax, good kitchen, comfortable beds, and in a good location. I’ll be back!
Excellent
8.3
Pros: -the Pool was nice -grate chill area -grate location -the tour guide was more than helpful, doing a grate grate job!!!
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Everything The pool The garden The hammocks The several lounges
Good
6.7
Pros: Frendly staff and clean
Okay
4.6
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Nice pool area quiet for most of the time. Except when some noisy guys arrived around 3am one night.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: You can't beat the price and location for the well run hostel.All round good for the price.
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Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 2,784 reviews
Value
7.9
Vibe
7.8
Location
7.8
Breakfast
7.1
Service
6.9
WiFi
4.9
Room
4.6
Cleanliness
3.7
Comfort
3.2
Location
8.2
Breakfast
6.9
Service
6.5
Room
4.7
Cleanliness
4.1
Comfort
3.4
Amenities
7.8
Location
7.5
Breakfast
7.0
Vibe
6.8
Service
6.8
Room
4.6
Cleanliness
3.8
Comfort
2.8
Room
3.7
4.8 Okay
Pros: The common areas were very clean and nice
Cons: The sheets seemed dirty and the toilets had a terrible smell
9.0 Excellent
Pros: The on-site bar and restaurant is very convenient. I thought it a bit expensive, but that could just be the whole of Costa Rica. It was very easy to meet people. It is maybe 1-2 block from the nightlife so very convenient. The storage in the room is big enough to fit a full size suitcase.
Cons: The bathrooms/showers could be cleaned with greater frequency.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Clean, comfortable, unbeatable price. It does not feel or looks like a “budget hostel” at all. Lots of murals, nice pool, plenty of comfortable places to relax, good kitchen, comfortable beds, and in a good location. I’ll be back!
Cons: I liked it all and wish I could have stayed longer!
8.3 Excellent
Pros: -the Pool was nice -grate chill area -grate location -the tour guide was more than helpful, doing a grate grate job!!!
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Everything The pool The garden The hammocks The several lounges
Cons: There is absolutely nothing not to like
6.7 Good
Pros: Frendly staff and clean
Cons: Not realy nice area,dont feel safe.go out after dark.. Guest smoke in the garden and no one cares..
4.6 Okay
Pros:
Cons: We slept with earplugs and we could hear the noise of the train and cars all night long. On top of that, people were not respecting resting hours, party mode till 2am at least. 1 night was more than enough. We couldn’t rest at all
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Nice pool area quiet for most of the time. Except when some noisy guys arrived around 3am one night.
Cons: Everything was good.
9.0 Excellent
Pros: You can't beat the price and location for the well run hostel.All round good for the price.
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.
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