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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 WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (Female Only 6 Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin 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 the neighborhood

Located in Catedral, a neighborhood 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 happening at National Stadium of Costa Rica or Estadio Nacional. Visit our San José travel guide
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Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, San Jose, 1000

What's nearby

  • San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica
    Morazan Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica
    National Theater
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jade Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clinica Biblica Hospital
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station
    6 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Limoncello
    4 min walk
  • Restaurante Casa China
    3 min walk
  • Area City Bar
    4 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    3 min walk
  • Bar La Estación
    2 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 like:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and coworking spaces
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Costa Rica Guesthouse offer 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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?

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?

Check-out 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.

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

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. 288 out of 664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 664 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the single king room with my own bathroom. It was perfect! Near restaurants and three blocks away from nightlife on California Street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They made it easy. It was my first time visiting and the warmth of the staff took the edge away. I really appreciated them setting up my transfer from the airport and made the chaos of finding a taxi late at night much easier. Definitely going to use them for my next visit to Costa Rica. Pura Vida!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bradley

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Always very clean room. Easy check in. Nice ambience. Quiet enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big room, clean and handy at a good price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleas roo and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have got really impressed with the cleaning of all the environments, the amenities helped a lot to save time when you want to take a fast breakfast and go, or to relax in a pool without traveling long distances. The best part is to meet people around the world and make new friends and connections during your trip.
The pool at Backpackers unit.
An example of a breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

MARIO

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

10/10 Excellent

Junaid

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

8/10 Good

Arturo

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

6/10 Okay

Erick

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

4/10 Poor

Kayla

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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