Barrio Escalante, 300 metros al este del parqueo trasero del Cine Magaly, Calles 31-33. Avenida Primera, #2985; Dirección Alterna: De la Embajada de Nicaragua, 100 mts al norte y 125 mts este., 00001 San José, Costa Rica
#74 of 122 hotels in San José
Guests' ChoiceBased on 152 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 August 2025
Myriam
LuxembourgTrain, bell’s ringing in the morning…
Great for value with Genius discount 👌
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Thomas
FranceThe train line is very close and the train blow their horn very often.
Excellent location. Nice personnel and good breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 May 2025
Sabaideej
ThailandThe kitchen area you can use is small it has a kettle, toaster, coffee maker, microwave, and a very small fridge. You can hear the train but it is the city so don't expect silence.
Good size room, very comfortable. Safe and secure location. Lots of restaurants, bars, and 2 good supermarkets. I felt very comfortable here for 2 nights.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Claudia
United StatesIt felt like the property could use a good scrubbing to bring it back to life; the bathroom and bedroom windows need screens, especially if you want to open them for air flow. The room fan was sufficient for May but I wonder how it would be if it was much hotter. You get used to the trains which start at the crack of dawn.
It was located in a neighborhood filled with restaurants and walking distance to the central mall. I liked that it was small, only 10 rooms and had an internal courtyard and several other gathering areas. It was very economical. The bed was comfortable and bathroom clean. The best thing was the advice that Juan provided when I needed help. A translation app was invaluable since I don’t speak Spanish.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 7 May 2025
Laura
BrazilThe room is very simple. It needs some repairs.
Easy to find location. Nearby a lot of restaurants.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Cristian
NetherlandsMy room had no air-con but only fan. Maybe some other rooms have air-con
Close to the city, restaurants and bars. I was able to park in the premises
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Paul
Hong Kongroom a bit small to accommodate two large luggages. My friend has to put one luggage in the door. No hair dryer but can be borrowed over the reception. No glasses for brushing teeth but can be made available by asking the counter.
conveniently located next town centre which can be reached by walking. usually very quiet environment except sometimes the train whistle. Staff are helpful and friendly but don't speak much English. Much common area for working. Very nice internal decoration. Breakfast at US $6 is reasonable. Internet speed is satisfactory.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 22 April 2025
Carl
CanadaExcellent location, for me, at reasonable price. The room is I bit small, however very sufficient.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Beaton
CanadaAffordable Clean Pleasant courtyard to work from Plea3sant staff Doap and shampoo replenished daily Close to restrurants
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Yuliya
United StatesBathroom had some brown stuff on the wall
Beautiful
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Pamela
Costa RicaI have stayed at this location often when coming in and out of Costa Rica. I live in the south of CR and when traveling have to stay in the city on either end. This place offers a great location to Barrio Escalantes abundant restaurants, bars, and easy walking to parks and Saturday green Feria' as well as museums. It's not a fancy place but its safe and clean and adequet and the staff is always great!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Adoff
Costa RicaHot water not consistent but in all fairness I never brought it to anyone's attention so i can't consider this a complaint
Front desk very helpful,breakfast good,rooms and hotel very clean
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 6 December 2024
Marvin
GermanyWonderful patio and building in general. Nice but little room. Big shower — great! Near any interesting stuff you can imagine in Barrio Escalante.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 20 November 2024
Xiomara
United StatesNo hot water!
Great location!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Andrew
Costa RicaNoise carries: slamming doors, voices from lobby… Some elements in disrepair and hot water in shower unpredictable.
Grand spaces, plenty of common lounge and courtyard for working and eating. Super friendly staff; one of whom very handsome. Excellent location with great restaurant scene and park within easy walking distance.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Silvia
ColombiaTrain noise, old room’s door lock
Nice and helpful staff, spacious bathroom, confortable bed
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Jitrasen
ThailandStaffs can’t speak English but they put efforts to communicate with me.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Lorenzo
United KingdomNice and welcoming staff, family run. Located in an old charming building, with an internal courtyard. A few minutes away from restaurants and bars. Very well located for going to the museums, Mercado Central, etc.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Jeanne
United StatesThe downside is there is a very loud train nearby that starts early in the morning and goes until about 10:00 pm.
I really like the location as the area it is in is close to many restaurants, stores, and parks that you can easily walk to. This hotel is very basic, but is very reasonably priced and is good for a one night stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Laura
ColombiaIt can be loud at night from the doorbell and the train which starts around 5am on the weekdays.
The location was great and a decent price.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Karin
South AfricaThe noise of the trains but they stopped at night.
The courtyard was beautiful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Roberta
United StatesThis small hotel was charming. The location was good for an easy ride or good walk to the main plaza. The staff was excellent letting us leave our bags on the ladt day while we shopped and finding us a taxi to Alajuela. I likedthis moderately piced hotel.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Pamela
Costa RicaExcellent locator take in this part of the city. It’s quiet, safe and clean. Staff is always super nice.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
John
United StatesLimited parking spaces.
Staff on site is super friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
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