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Del Cafetal CR

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Close to Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica, Del Cafetal CR provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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About the neighborhood

Merced, a neighborhood in San José, is home to Del Cafetal CR. Museum of Costa Rican Art and Precolumbian Gold Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Mercado Central. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Stadium of Costa Rica or Saprissa Stadium. Visit our San José travel guide
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Avenida 3 y calle 38, 50 metros del hotel trip, San José, 10101

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a stadium, residential areas, and mountains in the background.
    Sabana Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large, modern stadium with a distinctive roof structure.
    National Stadium of Costa Rica
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.
    Central Park
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mercado Central
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station
    14 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Soda Tapia
    5 min walk
  • Subway Paseo Colon
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Restaurante Machu Picchu
    4 min walk
  • London Room
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 8 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number +50672009373

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit

Frequently asked questions

Is Del Cafetal CR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Del Cafetal CR?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Del Cafetal CR?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Del Cafetal CR located?

Located in Merced, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Museum of Costa Rican Art and Precolumbian Gold Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Jose Contraloria Station is 14 minutes by foot and San Jose Cemetery Station is 18 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

Del Cafetal CR Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Very attentive staff. Clean room. Beautiful cat. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was friendly and helpful. They advertise parking for $10 but that place was closed. I had to go about a block away and it cost $22. No toilet paper in the bathroom. Really? There’s a Main Street in front of the hotel with traffic all night long. Super noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very comfortable. and it is located near the Transnational TicaBus. That was the main reason we decided to book at Del Cafetal CR. But we found the rooms are very comfy and they have a kitchen you can use. So you can store and heat any food you may have bought earlier or later on your arrival. Also, there not so much traffic near the hostel so you do not have to worry about it. The only thing they do not have a parking lot. You have to buy parking in the Public Parking Lots of the city. BTW, they are very expensive. So, if you do not want to pay for parking lots please look for a place that offers free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Close to most Bus Stops ! Great value for its central Location. Thank You Alejandra
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and staff was gently
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Keep in mind that this is an Hostel. Great helpful staff. Closed to restaurants, city park and buses if you wish to go down town. No need for uber.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great and knowledgeable staff. Goes above and beyond!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
pro: close to La Sabana park. con: room is very small and windowless and there's almost no common area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very low quality. Shower was not very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located on a high traffic & building is shaking all the time. Very UNSAFE NEIGHBORHOOD. Dozens of construction code violations; stairs (top 3 steps) leading to upstairs dangerous. My room & another's didn't have windows to outside. Fan stayed on only for 2 hrs making sleep difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy lindas instalaciones, con un toque acogedor y hogareño. Excelente atención por parte del propietario, muy amable y con muy buenas recomendaciones de actividades a realizar qué se ajustan a presupuesto, tiempo y preferencias de cada viajero. Además del servicio de alojamiento el lugar también ofrece servicio de tours, minisuper y transporte. ¡Te sentirás muy bien recibido!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil parfait.Un parking pas loin mais cher.chambre économique, bon rapport qualité prix.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Increíble experiencia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023