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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
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Michael
United States
“Great mattress for a good night's sleep after a travel day.” - Kaja
Slovenia
“It was peaceful-everything I needed for a good rest.” - Wouew
France
“- Great location, close to city center - Big room, huge bathrooms - Good shower” - Fabricio
Brazil
“Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, the private room was big and comfortable enough for the price. Recommend for a short stay.” - Kauri
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
“Excellent and very large room. Clean, comfortable with strong WiFi.” - Kristina
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
“Fantastic hostel ! Spacious rooms, quiet, with super friendly staff. We stayed twice and enjoyed both stays equally.” - Rebecca
Germany
“The guesthouse is a quite place to stay. The dorm I stayed in was really big and had a nice bed” - Bo
United Kingdom
“Lovely staff. The girls were so friendly and helpful. Great big room and bathroom. Good location, the judicial area, museums and park all a short walk. The building itself is lovely too.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- BAR-PACKERS
- CuisineLocal • International • Latin American • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
House rules
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.


The fine print
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.