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Hotel 1492

2.5 star property
Travelers discover Carmen's vibrant street life before returning to a peaceful garden retreat where the city's energy gives way to quiet relaxation

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Hotel 1492 offers a tranquil escape in Carmen's bustling center. Guests can relax on the terrace or browse the library's collection. The property provides practical amenities including dry cleaning services and a 24-hour business center for travelers who need to stay connected.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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7.6 out of 10
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(9 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
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(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Carmen, a neighborhood in San José, Hotel 1492 is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Multiplaza Mall Escazu and San Pedro Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Stadium of Costa Rica or Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our San José travel guide
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31-33 1st Ave #2983, Barrio Escalante, 300 m east of Cine Magaly parking, San José, San Jose, 4988-1000

What's nearby

  • San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica
    Morazan Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • National Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Asamblea Legislativa
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Pedro Mall
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station
    5 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafeoteca
    5 min walk
  • Mandrágora Gastropub
    2 min walk
  • Agüizotes
    4 min walk
  • Dolce Gelato
    3 min walk
  • Café Escalante
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1492

Hotel near Sabana Park
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at Hotel 1492. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel 1492 include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, griddles, and on-request microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 3,500 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1941
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Griddle
  • Microwave on request
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CRC 3500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 20000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 1492 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel 1492?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel 1492?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel 1492 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 20000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel 1492 located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica, National Park, and Asamblea Legislativa. National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are also within 15 minutes. San Jose Fercori Station is 5 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel 1492 Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 185 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Also good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable staff and close to all the amazing restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was fine, room was nice. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel and friendly staff. The location is convenient and walking distance to restaurants and you can walk co city center…a bit of a walk but very doable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a safe neighborhood and walking distance in to city center (and the attractions). The breakfast was good and cooked to order with good choice. The room we had was next to the main entrance and beside the reception. You could hear everyone coming and going, everyone talking at the reception (including the receptionist on her phone at midnight). The room was on the small size, and in need of updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is great - good price and walking distance to the fun strip with lots of restaurants and bars. No complaints and we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is extremely accommodating and made us feel at home. Morning breakfasts were delicious and a nice variety of choices. The common areas and our room were very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place. Great location. This is an old home converted into lodging. Small room. Pillows very thin. Friendly staff. Would return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and welcoming. The rooms are large, bright, and clean. Lots of great seating areas within the hotel and gardens. Security is excellent. Very walkable neighborhood with lots of dining options. Been here before and will return again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water! The shower could use a new shower head though. It's located in a quiet neighborhood but 15 minutes walk to the National Museum. Great cluster of restaurants in a five minute walk inJardin de Lolita. Nice vintage hotel. Great, quiet sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
24 Hour front desk with helpful and accommodating staff. They have a lovely breakfast available with coffee and juice. I have food allergies and they very kindly made my breakfast GF. There was more hot water available in the evening for showers than in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very pleased!

Very attentive service. Hotel had character—in a good way! Train did not disturb me at all. It’s a bit worn—a broken tile here, faded blankets…but we were safe and comfortable and enjoyed the neighborhood. The free parking was what sold me on the place. Very pleased, will stay again when in San José.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel 1492 It’s a gem in the heart of SJ. Small colonial style hotel, with nice spacious rooms, comfortable mattresses. Walking distance to Central ave, Jade museum, National museum, National theater etc. Behind the corner from Bario Escalante where you can enjoy all types of restaurants and night life. Quiet neighborhood, birds woke us up. Freshly made breakfast served in a nicely decorated dining room. It is best if you want/need to spend few night in the center of SJ.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, wonderful staff, small rooms but with all that you need. Hotel is very near a noisy railway, so bring earplugs! My biggest problem was a snoring neighbour who was so loud he could be heard from three rooms away. His poor wife...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Honestly you get what you pay for. Its a good place to stay if you want to be near the airport but don't want to pay a lot of money in a hotel for a night, but the staff does not talk to each other i checked in with a gentleman in the afternoon (which took forvever because he said he had errands to run) confirmed my car service for the airport and in the morning a new gentleman was at the desk and when i tried to confirm my car he had no idea what i was talking about.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tomer

Good location, friendly staff. Unfortunately it was very noisy. Couldn’t sleep the whole night. The door bell kept buzzing and people were loud after midnight. Reception didn’t do nothing about it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

LILIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cute super vintage place. There is a small police station on same street so you feel extra safe. Dining is walking distance and many options. Room smelled old and bedding sheets looked old so did the furniture. Hot water in shower worked for a few seconds then turned cold. It wasn’t horrible but if your looking for something other than a quick night stay probably not your place. You also have to be ok with the creepy vintage stuff lol.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My wife and I stayed there for five nights in a standard room in the back next to the kitchen. The hotel is old but very clean and attractively decorated. At the back of the hotel there is a garden and kitchen with a microwave and kettle for the guests to use. The front desk was attentive. It was generally quiet except for a couple of mornings at 6:00 AM. The only negatives were the extremely weak internet (being at the back of the hotel), the small rooms and the very large legs of the wooden bed frame which I kept hitting with my knee. But the positives outweigh the negatives and we would return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Qinglin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like this property because of its location, boutique, quiet and reasonable price. It is a large house and felt more like a home than a hotel. The small garden breakfast area was nice. The staffs were all kind, smiling and helpful. The airport pickup service took a lot of worry out for my late evening arrival with a price similar to a taxi. Uber is not legal in San Jose, therefore airport pickup is troublesome. I used Uber at other times without problem. The location of the hotel is excellent with walking distance to tourist spots in downtown. The neighborhood is upper-middle class and felt safe. They have different sized rooms according to your needs. I found out later that Hillary Clinton stayed there in 2005. The wife of the owner was a painter. She gave Hillary a flower painting. I would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chelsea

Disliked: Amenities
Good location, Room was fine for one night. Our room was next to the front door, facing the main road, so it was a little noisy. Not great amenities and even when I asked for them, I didn’t get all I needed. Wouldn’t stay any longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I’m in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Staff were excellent - couldn’t have asked for better service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Amenities
Great place great people I loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, super accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024