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San Pedro frente de la ciudad de Investigacion U.C.R, 1000 San José, Costa Rica

#80 of 114 hotels in San José

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 49 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for the intended purpose
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Better breakfast

    The room was spacious

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I do not recommend the room we stayed in. It was just on level 1 and was facing the road and it was very very noisy with trafic. there is not any double glazing. It gave us the impression that we were sleeping without any windows. The fridge was also very noisy and we had to unplug it. It did not seem to be like that for the other rooms.

    The people were really nice even though we arrived very late and tried to help us when we had issues with our car. The breakfast was okay.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2022

    7.0
    it was such a nice place to spend the night!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bedroom was almost the same size as the bed and noisy at night from the road

    it was easy to find and very amenable to our late night arrival! clean with fast Wi-Fi!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2022

    8.0
    Cozy hotel close to University of Costa Rica
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 9 nights

    The ceiling fan worked when you turned the room light on, and sometimes it was not necessary. It would be awesome if the working of the fan would be independent of the switch of the room light.

    Cozy hotel, close to University of Costa Rica at San José, located in San Pedro. Walkable to the nearest mall (Mall San Pedro - around 15 minutes walking from the hotel), by car it is at 10-15 minutes far away from San José down town. My arriving flight was very early, and they provided me an available room despite I arrived very early morning. Nice breakfast (the common breakfast included gallo pinto -beans and rice-, eggs and fruits, but they offered me several options for breakfast). Lovely staff.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2022

    8.0
    agradable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    sin restaurante y bar

    tranquilo

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2021

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was very small, this isn't a big problem though if you're planning on being out and about during the day

    The owner was super helpful and very friendly. Breakfast was plenty and very good. Nice communal area with lots of couches and tables

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2021

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds are a lot of noise

    The localization

    Stayed in April 2021

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I waited outside in the rain for an hour until a neighbor call the person in charge. They asked for a photo copy of my passport, they said it was in case they needed to call the police, then he wanted to take the information of my credit card and make an open voucher as warranty for the room keys, I suggested a cash deposit instad and the receptionist got mad and asked me to leave. He told me this is not my country and i am not going to tell him what to do. He got super close to me invading my personal space (20 cm), so I walked back outside the building, he mentioned a sign outside about the right of admission, he closed the building and left. I called and uber and went to another hotel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    1.0
    The most filthy place we have ever stayed. EVER!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We arrived after driving all day. We were exhausted and didn´t check the cleanliness of the place since we expected a CLEAN ROOM. In the morning when we woke up and took a shower, we went to make our bed and realized that the sheet linens were disgustingly dirty and with sexual debris stains in the linens from whoever slept there that week. We communicated that to the administrators via WhatsApp and asked them to give us a full refund so we could look for another place to stay, but they didn´t answer and sent us a message with the maid telling us that the only solution was to change our bed linens. We were disgusted with the situation and didn´t pursue anything else. Yes, they changed the linens and cleaned our room, but the experience was more than icky. They wouldn´t dare to lay down on a bed this filthy. RED FLAG. DO NOT STAY HERE.

    I liked the location. That´s why we chose it. Close to the center of San Jose and to the University of Costa Rica, a place of our interest. We chose it because we could eat nearby at the restaurants in the surroundings. They are very cheap in comparison with the rest of the city.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's not fare for the price, too noisy cuz the place is located in a busy area almost all the night hearing cars, room extreamly small and poor service. The manager is really annoying and I made a claim for the room and tried to request the refund for the 2nd night and didn't receive assitance until called booking for the solitude.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2023

    6.0
    Spartan accommodations inexpensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room small—bunk bed obstructs view of TV. But nice TV in small lounge.

    Quiet; near lovely university.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    the building, the rooms are too old, it needs to be renovated, also very loud, you hear everything from the street as well as from people who talk in the hotel (they don't scream.. just talk). Sound Isolation is bad.. ear plugs is a must for sleep..

    The staff was very nice, breakfast also ok for the price that you pay.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2022

    10
    enjoy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    need to improve English language

    safe parking in the area

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2022

    10
    excellent place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    everything lovelly

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent value for money. Nice, quiet area. Very welcoming staff and atmosphere.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2022

    10
    Lovely European-style boutique hotel with a lot of character in a charming neighborhood
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely European-style boutique hotel with a lot of character in a charming neighborhood. Wonderful location if you have business at the University; very safe area close to shopping and restaurants. Everyone at the hotel was kind, helpful, friendly, and welcoming. I had my laundry done when I first arrived, which was done perfectly, very quickly, and for a great price. The breakfasts were always generous and delicious, and I really appreciated the carefully curated art in the common areas. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would recommend Casa Echavarria to anyone visiting San Jose.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2022

    4.0
    Just enough for an overnight without expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Size of room, not very clean, probably the worst shower I have ever used

    Nice staff

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2022

    5.0
    I will not stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    no elevators. small rooms. security

    rooms were too small. climbing and taking luggage was very difficult. not much help with taking luggage upon the stairs. no elevators. too far from town

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2022

    6.0
    Nice short stay in San Jose
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Booking was easy und the staff was well organized, tip top. Small room well equipped. Good breakfast

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2022

    3.0
    don’t go there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    noise, rooms are right on a busy street with lots of traffic . poorly maintained, staff nowhere to be seen, charged me twice, or charged me for a service I never got.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    9.0
    ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

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