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Hotel 1492

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel in city center in San José

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In the heart of Carmen, Hotel 1492 is a tranquil oasis. Unwind on the charming terrace or explore literary treasures at the library. With dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour business center, this hotel offers convenience and comfort.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$47 nightly
The total price is $53
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Griddle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Microwave, griddle

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Griddle
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

TV
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Griddle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
31-33 1st Ave #2983, Barrio Escalante, 300 m east of Cine Magaly parking, San José, San Jose, 4988-1000

What's nearby

  • Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Morazan Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 26 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 33 min drive
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 6 min walk
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 7 min walk
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 12 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandrágora Gastropub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafeoteca - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Agüizotes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dolce Gelato - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olio Restaurante - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1492

Hotel 1492 puts you within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (9 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 2 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1941
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave (on request)
  • Griddle

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 3500 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 20000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

1492 Hotel
1492 San Jose
Hotel 1492
Hotel 1492 San Jose
Hotel 1492 Costa Rica/San Jose
Hotel 1492 Hotel
Hotel 1492 San José
Hotel 1492 Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel 1492 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel 1492 does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel 1492?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel 1492?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel 1492?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 20000 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel 1492?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel 1492?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (15-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (16-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel 1492 and nearby?

Hotel 1492 has a garden.

What's the area around Hotel 1492 like?

Hotel 1492 is in Carmen, a short 6-minute walk from San Jose Fercori Station and 9 minutes' walk from National Park.

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Reviews

Hotel 1492 Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Delicious breakfasts with a nice variety of choices were served. (4 reviews)
  • Dining options are plentiful and within walking distance, with many choices available. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Quiet - room
Downtown

Reviews

4/10 Fair

The hotel is in a safe neighborhood and walking distance in to city center (and the attractions). The breakfast was good and cooked to order with good choice. The room we had was next to the main entrance and beside the reception. You could hear everyone coming and going, everyone talking at the reception (including the receptionist on her phone at midnight). The room was on the small size, and in need of updating.
Todd, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very hospitable staff and close to all the amazing restaurants
Tamara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very cute place. Great location. This is an old home converted into lodging. Small room. Pillows very thin. Friendly staff. Would return.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is friendly and welcoming. The rooms are large, bright, and clean. Lots of great seating areas within the hotel and gardens. Security is excellent. Very walkable neighborhood with lots of dining options. Been here before and will return again!
Janice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique hotel and friendly staff. The location is convenient and walking distance to restaurants and you can walk co city center…a bit of a walk but very doable.
Janice, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hot water! The shower could use a new shower head though. It's located in a quiet neighborhood but 15 minutes walk to the National Museum. Great cluster of restaurants in a five minute walk inJardin de Lolita. Nice vintage hotel. Great, quiet sitting area.
GREGORY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is great - good price and walking distance to the fun strip with lots of restaurants and bars. No complaints and we will be back!
Kerrilyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff is extremely accommodating and made us feel at home. Morning breakfasts were delicious and a nice variety of choices. The common areas and our room were very clean.
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

24 Hour front desk with helpful and accommodating staff. They have a lovely breakfast available with coffee and juice. I have food allergies and they very kindly made my breakfast GF. There was more hot water available in the evening for showers than in the morning.
Kandice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleased!

Very attentive service. Hotel had character—in a good way! Train did not disturb me at all. It’s a bit worn—a broken tile here, faded blankets…but we were safe and comfortable and enjoyed the neighborhood. The free parking was what sold me on the place. Very pleased, will stay again when in San José.
M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel 1492 It’s a gem in the heart of SJ. Small colonial style hotel, with nice spacious rooms, comfortable mattresses. Walking distance to Central ave, Jade museum, National museum, National theater etc. Behind the corner from Bario Escalante where you can enjoy all types of restaurants and night life. Quiet neighborhood, birds woke us up. Freshly made breakfast served in a nicely decorated dining room. It is best if you want/need to spend few night in the center of SJ.
Marina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location, wonderful staff, small rooms but with all that you need. Hotel is very near a noisy railway, so bring earplugs! My biggest problem was a snoring neighbour who was so loud he could be heard from three rooms away. His poor wife...
Kate, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Cute super vintage place. There is a small police station on same street so you feel extra safe. Dining is walking distance and many options. Room smelled old and bedding sheets looked old so did the furniture. Hot water in shower worked for a few seconds then turned cold. It wasn’t horrible but if your looking for something other than a quick night stay probably not your place. You also have to be ok with the creepy vintage stuff lol.
LILIANA, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Good location, friendly staff. Unfortunately it was very noisy. Couldn’t sleep the whole night. The door bell kept buzzing and people were loud after midnight. Reception didn’t do nothing about it.
Tomer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

My wife and I stayed there for five nights in a standard room in the back next to the kitchen. The hotel is old but very clean and attractively decorated. At the back of the hotel there is a garden and kitchen with a microwave and kettle for the guests to use. The front desk was attentive. It was generally quiet except for a couple of mornings at 6:00 AM. The only negatives were the extremely weak internet (being at the back of the hotel), the small rooms and the very large legs of the wooden bed frame which I kept hitting with my knee. But the positives outweigh the negatives and we would return.
Ronald, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like this property because of its location, boutique, quiet and reasonable price. It is a large house and felt more like a home than a hotel. The small garden breakfast area was nice. The staffs were all kind, smiling and helpful. The airport pickup service took a lot of worry out for my late evening arrival with a price similar to a taxi. Uber is not legal in San Jose, therefore airport pickup is troublesome. I used Uber at other times without problem. The location of the hotel is excellent with walking distance to tourist spots in downtown. The neighborhood is upper-middle class and felt safe. They have different sized rooms according to your needs. I found out later that Hillary Clinton stayed there in 2005. The wife of the owner was a painter. She gave Hillary a flower painting. I would recommend it.
Qinglin, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Honestly you get what you pay for. Its a good place to stay if you want to be near the airport but don't want to pay a lot of money in a hotel for a night, but the staff does not talk to each other i checked in with a gentleman in the afternoon (which took forvever because he said he had errands to run) confirmed my car service for the airport and in the morning a new gentleman was at the desk and when i tried to confirm my car he had no idea what i was talking about.
Cecilia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I always stay here when I’m in the area
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place great people I loved it
Juan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, super accommodating.
Ashley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Thomas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location for city centre and local restaurants, bars and coffee shops. But pack ear plugs - it's close to the rail tracks and tooting starts at 5.30 but it's not unpleasant.
Kate, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Train tracks very close to the hotel.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Been coming to SJO for twenty years, this is the best bargain in town. Beautiful property run by very nice folks. Kent
kent, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very cute and quiet place. Yet there is a loud and constant running train that runs behind the hotel beginning at 5am every day.
Thelma, 7-night trip