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Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Staircase
Meeting facility
Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Costa Rica Guesthouse offers modern comforts and personalized service. Relax in the garden, visit the nearby Catedral, or enjoy a quiet read from the library. In-room WiFi keeps you connected, and the helpful staff is consistently praised by visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - C) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - D) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Highlights

TV
Located on the top floor
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Economy

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, San Jose, 1000

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Morazan Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Central Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sabana Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 5 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa China - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Valicha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Antik Restaurant + Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Destileria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Hotel near Sabana Park
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Costa Rica Guesthouse. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • A TV in the lobby, concierge services, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Costa Rica Guesthouse offer amenities such as free WiFi.

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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 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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Costa Rica Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Costa Rica Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 29 per vehicle applies.

Where is Costa Rica Guesthouse located?

Located in Catedral, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica, National Park, and National Museum of Costa Rica. Plaza de la Democracia and Asamblea Legislativa are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 5 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Costa Rica Guesthouse Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 609 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nazih

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

10/10 Excellent

Ayleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank You for serve us ! Convenient Place! Love it !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Beds are form and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Laid back place. Nice people. Safe location close to many good places.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lucy elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area is easy to access historical points. The hotel lights...needs to be updated
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

jatinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like nothing in this property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Chill and relaxing. I had a private room with bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the nice Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lulu

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old, very noisy guests at night (past 11pm). Staff didn’t know where hair dryer was.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

jatinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Backpacker and guesthouse share property they talk rude not nice first I park my car then they said parking is full but is not full. And the manager also talk very rude my checkout is 11 am they want me to checkout 5 am. Waste of money. I ask why you want me to check out 5am manager talk rude and not answer my ?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

so

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse is outdated in style, and the bed was uncomfortable due to its high pillow and soft, cushioned mattress. The recommended restaurant did not serve tasty food. The price of the breakfast is not reasonable at 7 dollars. Don't provide breakfast, and no air conditioning in the room. I was too hot in the room during the afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ira

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

6/10 Okay

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experiences was good. The personal were helpful to solve all the needs that I had. The price of my stay was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ishvara

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

6/10 Okay

Evan

Disliked: Amenities
Not bad just average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

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

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom is shared and is not clean Parking is limit if you get there late you may not be able to get one spot because is very limit Rooms are not the cleanest
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I mean the price is hard to beat, so there’s that. The hotel is in ok state, not great not terrible and ultimately it is priced accordingly (in my dates).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee everyday; had a good stay and the personal was nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Top Notch,excellent value

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

8/10 Good

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of on-site amenities, such as food and drinks. Walking distance from downtown area. Can't beat it for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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