Hotel 1492

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

Property highlights

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About this property

Featuring free WiFi, Hotel 1492 is located in San José, 1.3 km from National Theatre of Costa Rica and 2.2 km from Metropolitan Hospital Costa Rica. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. San Juan de Dios Hospital is 2.3 km from the hotel. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a patio. Rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. Hotel 1492 offers a terrace. Parque Diversiones is 8 km from the accommodation, while La California Hospital is a 3-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport 9 km, while Juan Santamaria International Airport is 20 km from Hotel 1492.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Thomas
France France
“Excellent location. Nice personnel and good breakfast.”
Andrew
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Grand spaces, plenty of common lounge and courtyard for working and eating. Super friendly staff; one of whom very handsome. Excellent location with great restaurant scene and park within easy walking distance.”
Lorenzo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice and welcoming staff, family run. Located in an old charming building, with an internal courtyard. A few minutes away from restaurants and bars. Very well located for going to the museums, Mercado Central, etc.”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The building and reception area is a very pretty historic house and the style runs through the rooms with colourful touches like patterned tiles and brightly painted walls. Our room had thoughtful extras like a hairdryer, hidden wardrobe and the...”
Laura
Canada Canada
“Location was perfect. Close to lots of restaurants”
Tessa
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very charming hotel, ideally located just around the corner of the food district. The room was not big but nice and comfortable. Good hygiene. Staff was very friendly. Perfect for a short stay!”
Teresita
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“La ubicación es excelente; así como el desayuno. Considero que resulta increíble encontrar un lugar tan tranquilo y acogedor como este, en un sitio tan céntrico. Sin duda regresaríamos.”
Nia
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Barato, cómodo , limpio . Muy Bien atendido por su dueño y las señoras que atienden la limpieza y el desayuno .”
Giovanni
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Por los motivos que fui, me gustó mucho la ubicación. El hotel es muy bonito y tranquilo”
Paula
Spain Spain
“Hotel muy limpio y en buena zona. Parking en la puerta”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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