Avenida Central entre Calles 1 y 3, Antiguo Hotel Gran Via., 00011 San José, Costa Rica
#87 of 114 hotels in San José
Guests' ChoiceBased on 331 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 July 2022
Natasha
United KingdomIncluded breakfast is a little small
Quiet and centrally located
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 10 July 2022
Aaron
MexicoThe view from my room
It is at the very center of the city 👍🏽
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 July 2022
Natasha
United Kingdomwhen you get a breakfast online it is not the comprehensive it is just fruit and bread which is ok but I needed the comprehensive really
The proximity to everything and nice staff
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 28 June 2022
Fallsky
South Koreanothing
best location and clean. breakfast is included even though the price is the cheapest in the city.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 25 June 2022
Olga
FranceThe staff is very friendly and very helpful. The equipments are old, but everything works and it's clean. Wonderful location and reasonable price.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Himmel
Costa RicaPersonally, what I didn't like was that, when taking a bath, the shower water was super cold. I even thought that maybe by playing with the shower handles, but both of them were for cold water. Definitely, my fastest shower ever! Anyway, if you are into cold showers, you won't have an issue with it.
The hotel has great personnel, super friendly and willing to help you. Unfortunately, I was not able to taste the breakfast as I got a slept, but for what I heard from other visitors, it was great and tasty. Overall, it's a very centric place to stay at, for a nice price as well.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 9 June 2022
Sara
NetherlandsIt looked like the bed hadn’t been changed. Two beds i tried we’re full with hairs and sand. The included breakfast was very little, but that’s okay.
Great location, i arrived quite late and that was no problem. The room was spacious and the bathroom too (+ hot shower!). The temperature in the room was really nice. Good working internet!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 24 May 2022
Roxana
United StatesThat's all.
The breakfast ...too much "Gallo pinto", maybe if change for tortillas with cheese, or others things.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 10 May 2022
Trace
United StatesNo atmosphere, not too many places to chill or work.
Free breakfast and cheap place to crash for the night. It is an interesting building.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 9 May 2022
Isabel
Austriano kitchen uvailable to cook your own food :(
really nice staff, perfect location
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 26 April 2022
Abad
Costa RicaCould smell a little better
Excellent customer service. Very friendly and respectable staff. If you want the nice view you need the more pricey rooms. The shared dorms; you get what you pay for but its in the heart of downtown SJ and the customer service is increadable.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 22 April 2022
Maylis
Canadathey mention we have access to a kitchen but we didn’t.
that it was in the city center of san jose. also the breakfast is nice and the room is clean without any mosquitoes.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 21 April 2022
Robert
United Stateslocation is excellent. Staff is very good. Excellent value for the price.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 12 April 2022
Thibault
FranceBreakfast to small WiFi connection not so good
Localisation No street sounds really calm
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 12 April 2022
Tomas
Czech RepublicBad WiFi reception, no area for socialising with other travellers
Location, clean, quiet time for sleeping, ideal for night before leaving Costa Rica
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 6 April 2022
Anthony
United StatesNot much english television
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Austin
United StatesA bit hard to find. The entrance is on the pedestrian walk which is a bit confusing if you taxi or uber.
Great location. Right on Avenida central close to the gold museum.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 21 March 2022
Dennis
GermanyI think it used to be a luxurious hotel but it has quite worn off with time. Kinda historic building!
It’s located right in the centre, so pretty accessible to any bus station or other facilities.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 19 March 2022
Tracey-lee
South AfricaA few mattresses are due for an upgrade. Many in the 8 bed dorm were worn and you could feel the springs, but a top bunk mattress was firm and comfortable.
Breakfast was included in the price of $11,00 a night. It was delicious and filling. Made it a great value for money stay. Location on central Ave is walking distance to major bus terminals and in the heart of the downtown area, so it was great too.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 18 March 2022
Mark
United KingdomThe bulbs in the room were fairly dull so hard to read anything at night but apart from that it was good value
I had a private room. It was great and slap bang in the center. Big room and clean. it was in the center of the pedestrian area but still quiet
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 26 February 2022
Alan
IrelandThe centre is a little dodgy at night, be careful.
Perfect location for the centre of San Jose. Walking distance to markets, shopping area and buildings. Great view from 8th floor balcony! Good breakfast for $6.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 23 February 2022
Lina
GermanyAwesome breakfast for just 1,50$ more. Clean rooms and a hot shower! Perfect location to walk to all the important places of the city (bus stations, museums, theatre, shops). 24hrs reception and some cozy chairs and the breakfast room to chill out. Recommended!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 20 February 2022
Julia
AustriaLight in the hostel dorm would be cool, it's very dark
Super nice and helpful staff, the location is very central, good breakfast!
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 19 February 2022
Maureen
AustraliaRooms could do with a little update….
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 15 February 2022
Claire
United KingdomThe mattress in the dorm room was so uncomfortable you could feel the springs. The bathrooms could have been a bit cleaner/less damaged.
Perfect location, very central. Great breakfast, nice hot powerful shower & strong wifi
Stayed in February 2022
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