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About this property

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Comfortable Accommodations: Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose Center offers a comfortable apartment in San Jose, Costa Rica. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and mountain or city views. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, microwave, and coffee machine. Additional amenities include a washing machine, private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a work desk. Convenient Location: Located 13 mi from Juan Santamaría International Airport, the property is near attractions such as La Sabana Metropolitan Park (3.1 mi) and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (3.7 mi). Guests appreciate the convenient location and nearby options for food and drinks.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free private parking


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Levack
    United States United States
    I LOVED Sofia Apts. I had a late flight, so Ned, the owner, coordinated an airport pickup for me, and the property manager met me at the door. It was more than I anticipated. It had a nice clean room, a second bedroom, the kitchen had all the...
  • Davis
    United States United States
    Safe and quiet. Excellent location - lots of restaurants and cafes. Can easily walk to center. Local manager Luis friendly and helpful in every way. Washer and dryer. Good base in San Jose to explore other parts of Costa Rica.
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    Amazing space located super convenient in Barrio Escalante. The check in and attentive staff were superb. The apartments are wonderfully decorated with art and personal touches.
  • Bret
    United States United States
    I stayed in the deluxe apartment here. It was fully stocked with every household item I could have possibly needed. The beds are comfortable. The kitchen has lots of fancy equipment for making coffee and tea. It’s perfect.
  • Tung
    United States United States
    Close to many shops and restaurants. Nice quiet area. Great host. Comfortable.
  • Tung
    United States United States
    Very nice host. They leave you alone most of the time to enjoy your trip but is always available when you need help. Safe accommodation to explore the city and surrounding areas.
  • Tyrone
    United States United States
    Everything was excellent! Mari was very friendly and showed me around the very spacious apartment. The location was in the calmer part of the Cl 33, right where the restaurants are at.
  • Errol
    Canada Canada
    Large, clean apartment with well-equipped kitchen. Good location near many good restaurants including the one in same building, supermarkets etc. We would definitely want to stay there on our next trip to San Jose.
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Great location, well maintained, excellent value. Host was helpful, quick to respond and made things very easy.
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. A lovely lady knocked on the door with a fresh bag of coffee which was very much welcomed. It was well equipt. The owner Ned is very friendly and easy to deal with.

Managed by Ned & Ayse

Company review score: 9.4Based on 158 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company info

Our apart-hotel concept and prime location are suited for every kind of guest, from large groups to solo business travelers in Costa Rica.

Property info

Welcome to these charming apartments of the exclusive Sofia Building in the prestigious Barrio Escalante, considered one of the best places to live in the world. The cozy homes feature private bedrooms, living rooms, full kitchens, and bathrooms, perfect for those seeking a modern and vibrant lifestyle. Our building is famous for its Restaurant Sofia Mediterranea at the entrance of our building.

Neighborhood info

According to the British magazine Time Out, Costa Rica has one of the 51 coolest or coolest neighborhoods in the world in 2022. This is Barrio Escalante, located between Avenida 3, very close to the confluence of Central Avenue of the capital. Its main street is 33, better known as Calle de La Luz. According to the publication, Barrio Escalante is ranked 41st and is the only Central American site on the list. Calle 33, which begins where the now-extinct La Luz grocery store was located, is known for being the center of good local and international food and being the trigger for a new residential development in eastern San José. There are some 20 restaurants, cafes, and bars on that street alone, without considering those on other roads in the dynamic Escalante neighborhood. In the surroundings of that same road, some residential developments are beginning to be built, mainly apartments aimed at a young public that seeks to live close to everything, especially entertainment venues. But there is also space for those who had left the neighborhood and returned delighted with their rebirth. For all of them, getting to dozens of restaurants recognized for their culinary excellence will take a few minutes on foot. “Barrio Escalante is a unique place with wide gastronomic and cultural diversity. Besides that, it is located a few meters from the central area of San José. We should work to repopulate and improve our capital in an orderly manner,” said Alfredo Atmetlla, Marketing and Sales Manager at Interra, a firm that promotes the 101 Escalante development. In addition to a swimming pool, gym, and other recreational activities, it has a business center so that residents can meet with clients without leaving the area.

Languages Spoken

German,English,Spanish,French

Area info

House rules

Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose Center takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose Center of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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