Costa Rica Guesthouse

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Great location!

8.7

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 double bed
Free stay for your child
Non-refundable
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Breakfast US$7 (optional)
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US$26 per night
Price US$79
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

The colonial-style Costa Rica Guesthouse offers a green tropical garden and patio with complimentary Wi-Fi and two private parking. Coworking space for an additional fee. 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.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a stay with kids.

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)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 double bed
Free stay for your child
Non-refundable
Pay the property before arrival
Breakfast US$7 (optional)
We have 7 left
US$26 per night
Price US$79
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Breakfast US$7
  • 1 single bed
US$27 for 3 nights
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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Breakfast US$7
  • 1 bunk bed
US$29 for 3 nights
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  • 1 single bed
US$34 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 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
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$26 per night
Price US$79
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$7
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
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    We have 7 left
  • Free stay for your child
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 single bed
323 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$27
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$7
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
High floor
  • 1 bunk bed
323 feet²
Balcony
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Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$10 per night
Price US$29
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$7
  • Non-refundable
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  • discount may be available
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    We have 2 left
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 single bed
323 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$10 per night
Price US$29
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$7
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
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    We have 5 left
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
High floor
  • 1 bunk bed
323 feet²
View
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$11 per night
Price US$32
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$7
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
323 feet²
View
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$11 per night
Price US$34
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$7
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 single bed
323 feet²
View
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$11 per night
Price US$34
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$7
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
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Guests who stayed here loved

-nicole-
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfectly fine but very basic. Large rooms. Not too noisy but you can hear the train and some traffic. Staff were helpful. Giant bed.”
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.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
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  • 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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.