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Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility
Staircase
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, San Jose, 1000
  • Place, National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 6 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - C) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixted Standard Dorm 4 beds - D) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Economy

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Colonial hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
This hotel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
Costa Rica Guesthouse offers 25 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Costa Rica Guesthouse. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • 5 minutes by car from Sabana Park and 8 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Costa Rica Guesthouse. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star San José hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
On-site venue – This bar specialises in local and international cuisine and only serves breakfast.

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Costa Rica Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 620 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 620 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 620 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 620 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 620 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Chill and relaxing. I had a private room with bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Laid back place. Nice people. Safe location close to many good places.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom is shared and is not clean Parking is limit if you get there late you may not be able to get one spot because is very limit Rooms are not the cleanest
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

HIROAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Evan

Disliked: Amenities
Not bad just average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

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

10/10 Excellent

killraine, cedar grove

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I mean the price is hard to beat, so there’s that. The hotel is in ok state, not great not terrible and ultimately it is priced accordingly (in my dates).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisca

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experiences was good. The personal were helpful to solve all the needs that I had. The price of my stay was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luandre

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good value, inexpensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Travelled with family
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

IAN

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

KEISHA, TAMARAC

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was in a room facing the entrance street. The cars were noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Millie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erick

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
After staying there for so many years . There were some slight issues with the rooms and staffing. But overall things got some what better. I reported that there were ants in my bathroom and bed and was hoping that they would address the issue after speaking with the lady. She offered me a different toom but i like the room because it had a balcony. I booked another night and was denied . I personally feel that after i made a review tbe yound lady who works mornings with the glasses i don't recall hwr name because she is very unfriendly and approachable it makes me very uncomfortable. She never smiles and she is very short. I even told hwr about the ants and her exact words were its a tropical country and thats how it goes. She denied my stay and told me that i was not welcomed in the future. To my knowledge i don't know of any problems or issues. I have put lots of money into that place and their restaurant. Its sadly that customer service has gone down the drain. I love costa rica guest house and was very disappointed that she has basically banned me from staying there. I am a home owner in costa rica. I basically stip in san jose to see friends and to take care of business. I wish them all the best!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erick

I think the one lady with the glasses who works in the morning shift. Her personality isn't very friendly . She never smiles and has a very dull approach which is pleasant. Otherwise the staff is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ira

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the guesthouse very much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dariaus Lavar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were nice and it was affordable
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We arrived after 9pm and the streets were just dark and unsafe. But the guesthouse it self was good enough to sleep. We had access to the guesthouse across the street. The environment in there was completely opposite to out in the street. It was welcoming, good food and atmosphere plus a bar with local and international drinks and a swimming pool Inside the guesthouse was great. Outside in that street I just felt unsafe
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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