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Hotel overview and key features

Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 Y 25, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica

Costa Rica Guesthouse, a 4-star colonial-style hotel near airport, is located 9.5 miles from Tobias Bolanos International. The property offers a paid airport shuttle and sits in the heart of La California, a 5-minute walk from Avenida Central with restaurants, bars, and shops. The National Museum of Costa Rica is within a 10-minute walk, while the lively Barrio La California with numerous bars and restaurants is in the immediate vicinity.

Comfortable & Secure Rooms

The spacious rooms at Costa Rica Backpackers-Hostel feature private or shared bathrooms with showers, wooden or tiled floors, and free WiFi. Each bunk bed includes a light, electrical outlet, 2 USB chargers, storage, curtains, and WiFi access. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and window guards.

Diverse Dining & Bar

BAR-PACKERS serves local, international, Latin American, and European cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy happy hour, live music, and a nightclub/DJ at the licensed bar in the TV lounge. A complimentary daily manager's reception is also available.

Pool & Nature Access

Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a terrace with garden views. Guests can explore Braulio Carrillo National Park or relax in Morazan Park and Central Park. The hostel also offers a computer station and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Convenient Business Services

Business services include a business center, fax/photocopying, and meeting facilities. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services, luggage storage, and a tour desk. Dry cleaning, laundry, and ironing services are available for an additional charge.

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
San Jose (San Jose) 1.2 km
Airports
Tobias Bolanos International (SYQ) 10.9 km
Juan Santamaria International (SJO) 19.8 km

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location info

Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 Y 25, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica
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Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 Y 25, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Costa Rica
470 m
La California
260 m
Avenida Segunda
Mercado Nacional de Artesanias
520 m
Avenida Central y Primera
Central Bank
590 m
North Of San Jose 19 km
Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
230 m
Restaurants
Exo Cafe Bistro
240 m
Barrio California Avenida Central 25
Limoncello
350 m
Barrio La California
Antik Restaurant + Bar
340 m
Avenida 10 Calle 21 Casa Matute Gomez
Restaurante 1930
390 m
2nd Avenue
CASA Brew Garden
360 m
Av. Central Paseo Ruben Dario 100 Mts. Este de la Embajada de Nicaragua
Cafe Mediterraneo
390 m
Carretera a Pavas contiguo al Banco Lafise-diagonal Bco. HSBC
La Esquina de Buenos Aires
680 m
Calle 11 Av corner 4
Ca'Mia
480 m
Avenida Calle 27A Barrio Francisco Peralta
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