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Hotel 1492

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Interior detail
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
31-33 1st Ave #2983, Barrio Escalante, 300 m east of Cine Magaly parking, San José, San Jose, 4988-1000

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Pedro Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Morazan Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • National Theater - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Central Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 6 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandrágora Gastropub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Franco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gambas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafeoteca - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fallen Stag - ‬4 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 luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel 1492 include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • 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
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1941
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 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

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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1492 San Jose
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Hotel 1492 Costa Rica/San Jose
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 1492 pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Hotel 1492?

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 Museum of Contemporary Art and Design are also within 15 minutes. San Jose Fercori Station is 6 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 7 minutes.

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Hotel 1492 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 155 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place great people I loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very hospitable staff and close to all the amazing restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

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

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great place, super accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Train tracks very close to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

Great location for city centre and local restaurants, bars and coffee shops. But pack ear plugs - it's close to the rail tracks and tooting starts at 5.30 but it's not unpleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Old property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Been coming to SJO for twenty years, this is the best bargain in town. Beautiful property run by very nice folks. Kent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10

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

8/10

Very cute and quiet place. Yet there is a loud and constant running train that runs behind the hotel beginning at 5am every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

The Hotel 1492 has a welcoming staff. The decor is bright and cheerful, and there are many spaces to sit both inside and in the beautiful garden. The building is old, but has character. Delicious breakfast, convenient to many restaurants. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

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

10/10

A Good small hotel, that meets my basic needs for my short stays in San Jose. Small Clean rooms, good cafe with the breakfast, reasonable priced and in a secure location. Bonus for being in the trendy neighborhood of Escalante. Which may make it the biggest bargain in this trendy area that is know for it galleries, restaurants and bars... Glamorous it is not, but comfy it is, in this old architectural gem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Beautiful place, very well located. The common spaces are very nice, room are small but very clean. It's a great way to stay in a "typical" costa rican house at a very low price. Employees are nice, excellent service, although almost none spoke English or French. But they were very helpful and did everything to help in every situation. The environment is nice, great neighbour, lots of nice restaurants and bars, down-town 15 min walk. Fully recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10

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

8/10

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

2/10

Beds only had fitted and top sheets no bed covers, mysterious stains on all the covers and pillow cases. Staff was very rude telling us we were crazy for thinking there needed to be a second bed cover underneath, towels were disgusting and stained, walls were stained and there seemed to be a footprint on the ceiling of the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

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