Hotel 1492

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

8.0 / 10.0

Very good(145 Ratings)

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hotel

Colonial San José hotel in Carmen with free parking
A snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Change of towels is available on request.
Hotel 1492 offers 10 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

19.9 mi

Parque Diversiones

4.7 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

2.9 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.5 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

2 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Hotel 1492

$$$$

8.0 / 10.0

Very good(145 Ratings)

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

19.9 mi

Parque Diversiones

4.7 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

2.9 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.5 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

2 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Very good(145 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Old property.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Nice place

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Train tracks very close to the hotel.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Very hospitable staff and close to all the amazing restaurants

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Great place, super accommodating.

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

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...

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

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

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

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.

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Beds only had fitted and top sheets no bed covers, mysterious stains on all the covers and pillow cases. Staff was very rude telling us we were crazy for thinking there needed to be a second bed cover underneath, towels were disgusting and stained, walls were stained and there seemed to be a footprint on the ceiling of the bathroom.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

The Hotel 1492 has a welcoming staff. The decor is bright and cheerful, and there are many spaces to sit both inside and in the beautiful garden. The building is old, but has character. Delicious breakfast, convenient to many restaurants. We'll be back!

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

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

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

A Good small hotel, that meets my basic needs for my short stays in San Jose. Small Clean rooms, good cafe with the breakfast, reasonable priced and in a secure location. Bonus for being in the trendy neighborhood of Escalante. Which may make it the biggest bargain in this trendy area that is know for it galleries, restaurants and bars... Glamorous it is not, but comfy it is, in this old architectural gem.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Beautiful place, very well located. The common spaces are very nice, room are small but very clean. It's a great way to stay in a "typical" costa rican house at a very low price. Employees are nice, excellent service, although almost none spoke English or French. But they were very helpful and did everything to help in every situation. The environment is nice, great neighbour, lots of nice restaurants and bars, down-town 15 min walk. Fully recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Charming, sweet, historical. Superb location. Delicious breakfasts. Helpful staff. Laundry available when we arrived with soaking wet clothes from adventuring in the rain forest. I’d pick this hotel again and again. Book it!

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

I like the outdoor seating area, the room was small but clean. I like the free WiFi, there was no business center, I needed to print my Covid test result had to find the nearest office to do so. Overall the place was good for the price.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

As of April, 2022, the property is in a transitional period. This property is an old house converted to hotel, and is currently showing it's age a little. But it is being modernized and refurbished. In the meantime, I think it is a good value for the money, as the rate will surely increase in the future. The location is convenient, and walking to downtown takes about 15 minutes. The staff was attentive and efficient. Currently, breakfast is offered, but not lunch or dinner. There are lots of dining choices within easy walking distance. According to travel websites, it is a 3 star, and I agree with that. If you want a quiet place, on a street with few pedestrians, and a comfortable room, this is a safe bet.

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Hotel was located near city center and restaurants. The building and the garden were nice, but the room was very small and worn out. The lock of the room was broken. The bed was not comfortable.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Everyone was good

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Great location - very close to Calle 33 which is full of bars and restaurants of all types. Short walk to the downtown area for museums and shops etc. Loved the breakfast, sets you up for the day! Staff were helpful and friendly. Room very good for the price and perfect base for exploring the area. Only downside was proximity to the train line, very noisy in the morning!

4.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

The staff is very friendly, and the property is in a great location.

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

Pretty little house with basic but adequate facilities. Good value for the city. Service very good, you need a little spanish though, especially if you have an Irish accent 😉

3.0 / 10.0

May 2019

Location is great Ceiling fan too noisy to use and sleep No bath mat for shower Hot water a trickle, then barely warm Bed marginal

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

It was good for money I payed!

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

location is perfect. breakfast is made to order with coffee and OJ for 5 bucks. Third stay here as I visit Costa Rica to see the dentist and friends//// love this small family hotel and it is perfect for 40 bucks plus per night

3.0 / 10.0

Jun 2018

great location.....noisy trains but they stop at night....Nice family hotel and home made breakfast and sw=owned by a family that cares I do not speak spanish but they were fine with understranding me and getting to right places. Just stay here no a/c and not necessary

2.0 / 10.0

Jul 2017

The location was perfect with a lot of fun restaurants within walking distance. The staff went out of their way to help us and resolve the issue of not giving us enough beds for our reservation. I do think breakfast should be included. We had to pay extra for breakfast and then they ran out and we had to buy breakfast again at another location. We were there for a work event, so our main purpose was to sleep there. There was not a usable safe in our room, but I felt the hotel itself was very secure. I would not want to hang out long in the small rooms, but it served our purpose and the price was good for what we got.

2.0 / 10.0

Jun 2017

I had the pleasure to meet the owners and Maritzza was an Angel but her husband is not nice at all and for that reason provably will not stay there and will not recommend this hotel, Zoila and Jorge were very nice people.

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2017

This trip was a vacation and stayed at this hotel on our last night in San Jose before returning back home. Great restaurants within walking distance.

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2017

Friendly staff. Good location to the attractions. Good breakfast at a reasonable rate.

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2017

Hotel 1492 is a nice place to stay with great staff. Rooms are small but quite nice. Very good price!! It is a bit far out to walk places, but with Uber or their cab connection, easy to get wherever you want to go.

3.0 / 10.0

Dec 2016

We stayed only a night and it was very loud: there is the train just behind the hotel.There are lot of restaurants and bars around.

1.5 / 10.0

Dec 2016

Very friendly. Train made some noise. Shower was not working but they fixed it. They are replcing old small TVs soon.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in San Jose?

The average price for a rental in San Jose is $73 per night. This rental is $16 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel 1492. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hotel 1492 pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hotel 1492?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Hotel 1492

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

Hotel 1492

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in San Jose?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Hotel 1492 pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hotel 1492?

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