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Cando Living

3.5 star property
Beaux Arts hotel in San José with a 24-hour front desk

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Comfort Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout drapes
Reception
Cando Living in central San Jose offers a quiet garden retreat and convenient laundry facilities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and 24-hour front desk assistance. The staff arranges tours to nearby attractions like the Jade Museum, making exploration easy.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Apartment | Private kitchen

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout drapes

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout drapes

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout drapes

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in San José, Cando Living is in the city center. Jade Museum and National Museum of Costa Rica are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Plaza de la Democracia and Plaza de la Cultura. National Center of Art and Culture and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Avenida Central, Frente al Museo de Jade, Entre las Calles 13 y 13 Bis, San José, San Jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mercado Central - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 4 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wong's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nuestra Tierra Restaurante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stereo Canibal (Sj) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Manolos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soda Colombiana Pan y Sabores - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cando Living

Hotel near National Museum of Costa Rica
Located close to Jade Museum and Plaza de la Democracia, Cando Living provides a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a water dispenser
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Cando Living have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Showers and soap
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix
  • Limited 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Netflix

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cando Living Aparthotel San Jose
Cando Living Aparthotel
Cando Living San Jose
Cando Living Hotel
Cando Living San José
Cando Living Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Cando Living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cando Living?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cando Living?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cando Living?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cando Living located?

Located in Catedral, this hotel is steps from Jade Museum, Plaza de la Democracia, and National Museum of Costa Rica. National Park and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is only a 4-minute walk and San Jose Atlantic Station is 7 minutes.

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