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The Palm House Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Mercado Central

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Comfort Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi
Comfort Quadruple Room | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
TV
Pet-friendly
The Palm House Inn sits just steps from Mercado Central and the Jade Museum. Guests enjoy continental breakfast each morning and can relax in the garden or restaurant after exploring. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the staff earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Double Room, Terrace | In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Accessible | In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room (con AC) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room (con AC)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Traditional Double Room (A/C)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room Single Use | In-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 13 Ave 2 y 6, San José, San Jose, 10303

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mercado Central - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Pacific Station - 9 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda El Parque - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Restaurante La Terraza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Soda Castro Avenida 10 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Chavelona - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Soda Lima - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Palm House Inn

Hotel near Mercado Central
Located close to National Theater and Jade Museum, The Palm House Inn provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Palm House Inn boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per room

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
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

Property is also known as

Palm House Inn
Palm House Inn San Jose
Palm House San Jose
The Palm House Hotel San Jose
The Palm House Inn Costa Rica/San Jose
The Palm House Inn Hotel
The Palm House Inn San José
The Palm House Inn Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is The Palm House Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Palm House Inn?

The Palm House Inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Palm House Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Palm House Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Palm House Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport. A fee of USD 30 per room applies.

Where is The Palm House Inn located?

Located in Hospital, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mercado Central and National Theater. Jade Museum and National Museum of Costa Rica are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Jose Pacific Station is 9 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 14 minutes.

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