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About this property

Offering a restaurant, Hotel Novo is located in San José City Center, just a 10-minute walk from the National Theater. It features free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Each room here is air-conditioned and includes a desk, safety-deposit box and a satellite TV. The private bathrooms include free toiletries. At Hotel Novo you will find a bar, while other dining options can be found within 1640 feet. The property also features luggage storage and a vending machine. The city’s popular Metropolitan Cathedral is an 8-minute walk from the property, while Juan Santamaria International Airport in neighboring Alajuela can be reached in 30 minutes by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Breakfast to go

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Recommended for 2 adults

1 × Double Room
Price for:
Max. people: 2
Bed: 1 queen bed
Costs first night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
Only 6 rooms left on our site
$47 per night
Price $142
3 nights, 2 adults
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Double Room
Recommended for 2 adults
  • 1 queen bed
258 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Safe
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Satellite channels
  • Hairdryer
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Max. people: 2
$47 per night
Price $142
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs first night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Only 6 rooms left on our site
Only 2 rooms left on our site
  • 2 queen beds
344 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi
Max. people: 2
$66 per night
Price $197
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs first night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 3
$70 per night
Price $210
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs first night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 4
$75 per night
Price $224
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs first night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Goetz
    Germany Germany
    Very friendly staff, helps in any regards. Room and location in the heart of San Jose very convenient
  • Lizque
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    I like that this place is reasonably priced, has breakfast included with the price, is walking distance to the bus station that goes to the airport, has many eating options within walking distance, and stores my luggage if I arrive too early or...
  • Merrilee
    Mexico Mexico
    Staff is very friendly and helpful. The room is big, bed is extremely comfortable. AC works great and quietly. The food in the restaurant is delicious.
  • Radu-alexandru
    Romania Romania
    For the price is a Best Buy, the rooms are very clean even though a little noisy in the morning, and the breakfast is fair considering the price point. If coming to the city with a car, especially rented, I would search for alternatives as...
  • Toan
    United States United States
    Very cheap, nice and clean hotel, quiet, city location, friendly and helpful staffs.
  • Merrilee
    Mexico Mexico
    Staff is very kind, friendly and I felt appreciated. The breakfast is great and served with happy smiles. The restaurant for lunch and dinner is amazing. Great menu and professional chefs. Delicious! The beds are so so comfortable. White white...
  • Jotraveller
    Belgium Belgium
    Excellent location in the center near important bus terminals
  • Merrilee
    Mexico Mexico
    Breakfast is really good and served restaurant style with four menu choices. Later the restaurant and bar are open and the chef is amazing. The room is large. The bed SO SO comfortable and white clean. The lobby personnel are great to deal...
  • Christopher
    United States United States
    It's a plain, no-friils hotel. You would hardly recognize it from the street. But everything works. The hot water is reliable. Arriving from the airport, it's great to have an elevator. The place is secure, and there was a safe in the room. The...
  • Malgorzata
    United States United States
    I was welcomed to Costa Rica by a driver arranged by the hotel, and from the very beginning, it was a great experience. Flor was at the front desk when I arrived. She and everyone else I met at the reception were speaking very good English, were...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Modern

House rules

Hotel Novo takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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