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About this property

Featuring free WiFi, Hotel 1492 is located in San José, 1.3 km from National Theatre of Costa Rica and 2.2 km from Metropolitan Hospital Costa Rica. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. San Juan de Dios Hospital is 2.3 km from the hotel. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a patio. Rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. Hotel 1492 offers a terrace. Parque Diversiones is 8 km from the accommodation, while La California Hospital is a 3-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport 9 km, while Juan Santamaria International Airport is 20 km from Hotel 1492.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Family Double Room
  • Free cancellation before 21 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$8
  • 2 double beds
US$180 for 3 nights
  • You won't be charged yet

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  • 1 double bed
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Cable channels
  • Laptop safe
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
Max persons: 2
US$52 per night
Price US$156
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$8
  • Free cancellation before 21 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$60 per night
Price US$180
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 21 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • 2 double beds
172 feet²
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$60 per night
Price US$180
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$8
  • Free cancellation before 21 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • We have 2 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thomas
    France France
    Excellent location. Nice personnel and good breakfast.
  • Beaton
    Canada Canada
    Affordable Clean Pleasant courtyard to work from Plea3sant staff Doap and shampoo replenished daily Close to restrurants
  • Marvin
    Germany Germany
    Wonderful patio and building in general. Nice but little room. Big shower — great! Near any interesting stuff you can imagine in Barrio Escalante.
  • Lorenzo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice 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.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The building and reception area is a very pretty historic house and the style runs through the rooms with colourful touches like patterned tiles and brightly painted walls. Our room had thoughtful extras like a hairdryer, hidden wardrobe and the...
  • Natalie
    Australia Australia
    The mattress was very comfortable and they arranged a transfer from the airport for me. As a solo female traveller, I felt safe in the area and accommodation.
  • Giovanni
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Por los motivos que fui, me gustó mucho la ubicación. El hotel es muy bonito y tranquilo
  • Paula
    Spain Spain
    Hotel muy limpio y en buena zona. Parking en la puerta
  • Hervé
    Chile Chile
    overall, the place is very nice, the terrace is quite good for working during the afternoon and the location was next to many restaurants and bars if you wanted to go outside for a while. All that, for a very affordable price.
  • Ferrari
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Siempre que debo pasar unos días en San José me hospedo en el hotel 1492. Es la mejor opción ya que es un hotel con una ubicación perfecta, tranquilo, con varias opciones de desayuno y destaca la excelencia de su personal, siempre atento y...

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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