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13th Street between 2 and 6th Avenue, one block from the National Museum, 10736 San José, Costa Rica

#59 of 117 hotels in San José

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Review Score

Based on 631 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air conditioning. Creaky floors. Can hear everything outside your door.

    Cheap price; modern shower, decent breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Colonial bliss - Prices straight from tourist hell
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For a coffee producing country the coffee at breakfast was incredibly bad. The front porch is great, especially in the rain, but $ US 5.00 for a can of local beer 🍺 is a rip-off. But so is all of Costa Rica. By far the most expensive country in Latin America. They take the term "Switzerland of Latin America" quite literally.

    Great architecture, very clean. Fantastic interior design that takes you back in time. I felt like I was in "Under the Volcano". The price was surprisingly low 🔅

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    After the change of room, it worked very well for me.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    This is probably a US thing but be aware, there is no A/C. Also, when I arrived and checked into my room, the room was very small and had no window to the outside. Therefore it was very stuffy, especially with no A/C. They had a fan but it did little to help. The next morning I said something about moving rooms and they moved me to a much more spacious room with 10 ft ceilings and a window you could open to the outside. Even the bathroom was much larger and more modern. I would recommend that you make sure you specify that you want a room with an outside window and 10 ft ceilings.

    The staff were very friendly and accommodating. They went above and beyond to address my issues. The property and rooms were well maintained. The breakfast was certainly adequate and the room they served it in was very nice. It is within walking distance to most all restaurants and cultural spots downtown.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just fan but no aircon. The window of my room did face to an inside part of the house with another window opposite.

    Good location, close to pedestrian streets. The house itself is quite unique. Very nice shower. Ok breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good for money. But a bit noisy in the night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was really noisy in the night. I don’t like the fact that the room had unsailed windows. So you could hear the trains passing by since 5:00am.

    The place is nice. Staff is kind. And the breakfast is good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    7.0
    Nice place but they should let you know in advance transportation is not included.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was not that great. I was also not happy with how expensive the transportation was to and from the hotel. I could have stayed at a different hotel with free transportation.

    I liked how clean our room was. I liked the building and how old it was. I also liked I was able to stay close to my family in another room near me.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    7.0
    I am glad I know what I know now about the transportation to and from the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place was nice and clean! Our room was nice and clean as well. Checking in and out of the hotel room was made very easy. Our room was reasonably priced.

    We left before breakfast was open. I did not realize transportation to and from the hotel needed to be paid. I had also wanted rooms with air conditioning and we got a fan and a room with no air!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Stay in an authentic atmosphere close to downtown with a front yard and terrace.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The authentic atmosphere of the hotel - nice rooms - good hot shower - helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    8.0
    Our second time here and our go to place to stay in San Jose
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No lift and early morning train noise.

    Great staff and comfortable room. Nice historical building

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel in San Jose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    n/a

    Breakfast very good. Hotel ambience excellent. Staff excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    7.0
    Value for the location. Don't expect luxury, but great place to lay your head whilst you explore SJO
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are as advertised. Smaller, with only a window looking into the hotel courtyard, no AC, thin walls, next to train (but it stops running at night - so never an issue).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    I enjoyed staying there, and would recommend the hotel to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Air conditioning would be a good addition!

    Very good location. I liked the ambience, the colourful walls, art deco touches and the art works.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great bathroom, and access to a safe.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Exactly what I needed for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This spot is really close to the train tracks and holy bananas is it LOUD. However, I am definitely on the light-sleeper end of the spectrum, so for someone who isn't bothered by city noises, it probably wouldn't be a problem.

    This was a quick one-night stop over after getting in late to SJO. I had a bus out to Puerto Viejo in the AM, so just needed a comfy, safe place to rest before another early morning. Fluer De Lys was great with helping to book a taxi for my late night airport arrival, and the taxi driver was super kind & helpful with getting me settled at the hotel. The breakfast bar in the morning was also wonderful to not have to worry about venturing out for food before catching the bus.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    8.0
    Delicious brekkie
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Fleur de Lys is a nice boutique hotel. Room was nice decorated, bed was comfortable. Good location next to national museum. Delicious breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For me these weren't huge problems but: a bit noisy (from the trains and just not great insulation in general). Furniture in my room was outdated. Breakfast was pretty good, but limited options. (The standard traditional breakfast with tea/Coffee/orange juice)

    Location, kind personnel, pretty decent value for money. I thought the interior of the hotel was very cute. My room was a tad small with outdated furniture but clean and fine for me. Generally things were as expected

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    9.0
    Tico charming hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to say

    Hotel with a lot of charm and typical. Was built 110 years with nice furniture and painting.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No air conditioning.

    It was comfy enought for a few nights.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    9.0
    The staff was very helpful with directions, recommendations, money changing, and transportation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bedding could have been better. No refrigerator in the room.

    Breakfast in the hotel was excellent! The location was close to museums and central market, parks and restaurants. Safe for valuables in the closet. Free wifi worked well.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air conditioning.

    Close to downtown and bus station.no. staff great helpful. The staff best part A+!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    8.0
    Just a one-night stay. We just used the restaurant across the street and slept.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We only stayed one quick night and I liked everything.

    The host, the breakfast buffet, the location across from a restaurant, everything was good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    7.0
    It is ok, but not extra
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t expect my window going into the hall, also the vent was too loud. The overall experience wasn’t so great

    The house is nice and the room is clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good value for the cost
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only disappointment is the rooms are not well insulated. You’re able to hear all conversations and movements in the hallways. And there is no protection against street noises (I.e. honking)

    Breakfast was very good and good variety of items. The hotel is charming with a bit of historical flair. Each room is named after a flower

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    7.0
    Quaint stay in SJ
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was off a hallway across from breakfast area. The windows faced the hallway and it was quite loud early in the morning.

    Friendly staff, nice indoor and outdoor sitting areas. Breakfast and location good.

    Stayed in January 2024

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