Costa Rica Guesthouse

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Great location!

8.7

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About this property

The colonial-style Costa Rica Guesthouse offers a green tropical garden and patio with complimentary Wi-Fi, Co-Work space and two private parking. The spacious rooms feature dorms (female, male, mixed), standard rooms and private suites Costa Rica Guesthouse offers coffee and tea throughout the day in the communal lounge and a breakfast for 3500 colones only! There is also a TV lounge with a licensed bar and restaurant. A business center is available for meeting. In the immediate vicinity of Costa Rica Guesthouse are various museums and the lively Barrio Escalante with lots of lively bars and restaurant. We are located in a safe area near a police station. The International Airport of San Jose is 20 minutes’ by car and bus terminals only 10mn away from the Guesthouse.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Recommended for 2 adults

1 × Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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Max persons: 2
Bed: 1 double bed
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Recommended for 2 adults
  • 1 double bed
323 feet²
Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Wake-up service
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  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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US$24 per night
Price US$72
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King Room
323 feet²
City view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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323 feet²
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
High floor
  • 1 bunk bed
323 feet²
Balcony
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tamiris
    Brazil Brazil
    “I liked the comfort of accommodation and the space! Is like a hotel with dorm.”
  • Venkata
    Australia Australia
    “Exceptional location, close to the city centre, restaurants, shops, convenience stores, main attractions all within walking distance. Very clean premises with great amenities. Complimentary beverages. Free drinking water from the tap. The...”
  • Michael
    United States United States
    “Great mattress for a good night's sleep after a travel day.”
  • Wouew
    France France
    “- Great location, close to city center - Big room, huge bathrooms - Good shower”
  • Fabricio
    Brazil Brazil
    “Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, the private room was big and comfortable enough for the price. Recommend for a short stay.”
  • Kauri
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The dorms here are very good, comfortable beds and big rooms , nice places to chill good shower , also you can use the kitchen and have drinks and food in the restaurant of Costa Rica backpackers”
  • Jak
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent and very large room. Clean, comfortable with strong WiFi.”
  • Kristina
    Germany Germany
    “The advantage of the guest house is that you are in a more quite part of the complex (3 buildings in total across the street), while you can use all facilities and amenities of the backpackers next door (restaurant, pool etc). The guest house is...”
  • Magdalena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic hostel ! Spacious rooms, quiet, with super friendly staff. We stayed twice and enjoyed both stays equally.”
  • Rebecca
    Germany Germany
    “The guesthouse is a quite place to stay. The dorm I stayed in was really big and had a nice bed”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • BAR-PACKERS
    • Cuisine
      Local • International • Latin American • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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 not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Parking is subject to availability.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.