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Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming retreat at this Costa Rica inn, where attentive staff create a homey atmosphere amid garden grounds and a well-stocked reading library

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Costa Rica Guesthouse offers modern comforts and personalized service. Relax in the garden, visit the nearby Catedral, or enjoy a quiet read from the library. In-room WiFi keeps you connected, and the helpful staff is consistently praised by visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - C)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - C)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - D)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - D)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

Highlights

TV
Located on the top floor
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Located in Catedral, a neighbourhood in San José, Costa Rica Guesthouse is in a shopping district and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park, while Jade Museum and National Museum of Costa Rica are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica, or consider a night out at Villa Amphitheater.
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Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, San Jose, 1000

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jade Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Clinica Biblica Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 6 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa China - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Area City Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Antik Restaurant + Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Destileria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Hotel near Sabana Park
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Costa Rica Guesthouse. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Costa Rica Guesthouse have amenities, such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 6 for adults and USD 4 to 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1905
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 6 for adults and USD 4 to 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 29 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 11 (one-way), (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel San Jose
Costa Rica Guesthouse San Jose
Costa Rica Guesthouse San Jose
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel
Costa Rica Guesthouse San José
Costa Rica Guesthouse Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Costa Rica Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Costa Rica Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Costa Rica Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 29 per vehicle applies.

Where is Costa Rica Guesthouse located?

Located in Catedral, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica, National Park and National Museum of Costa Rica. Plaza de la Democracia and Asamblea Legislativa are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Fercori Station is 6 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Costa Rica Guesthouse Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 642 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly staff and open 24hrs!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and very friendly staff. Thank you. I highly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celvin

Liked: Cleanliness
Wasn’t offered breakfast,staff wasn’t very informed parks were beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the property was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the nice Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee everyday; had a good stay and the personal was nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MARIO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Top Notch,excellent value

Excellent in all regards.especially impressed with helpful front desk and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Erick

Liked: Staff & service
Location is very good and safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of on-site amenities, such as food and drinks. Walking distance from downtown area. Can't beat it for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kayla

Liked: Amenities
It is a nice place, the rooms are nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hostel. cool vibe. very clean. friendly staff. excellent onsite food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cost was one of the lowest available on kayak search engines. The staff were great. The rooms were reasonably clean and low cost dining was across the street. Mostly well behaved college age adults were around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Erick

Disliked: Staff & service
Great location. The lady with the glass at the front desk could be a lot more approachable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to stay in the old section of the hostel and see the history there. Overall, appreciated the cleanliness of the bathrooms and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent price, location and place just wish they had air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best quality/price ratio you’ll find, many tours can pick you up directly at the entrance, easy to walk to many San Jose must see spots Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness,quiet and comfortable bed.Some rooms are nicer than others but a pleasant stay. Staff generally helpful,with lots of information.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Stayed 2x i liked it so much!

I stayed at Costa Rica Guesthouse twice - the beginning and end of my solo trip because i liked it so much! The location was great for walking to local attractions and driving to the airport. The free parking was perfect. The staff was great and super helpful and the room was spacious!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is always friendly, also 24 hours is a plus. The breakfast in the morning is cheap and the perfect start to your day!! Walking distance to downtown for shopping, food, museums and transportation is in abundance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Calm Spot

I liked the vibe at the work station hostel building, it felt spacey enough between rooms so that you almost feel like there’s only a couple of people staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night. Our room was spacious and clean. Beds were big. Shared bathroom was clean. Communal areas were clean. Breakfast was great. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

I stayed in the co Worker section and was very happy. The bunk was extremely comfy . I used next door at backpackers for pool garden and kitchen area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024