Travelers find modern comfort and laid-back charm at Sofia Apartments in Carmen. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee all day at the on-site coffee shop, cooked-to-order breakfasts at the restaurant, and unwind with a drink at the bar after exploring.
Located in Carmen neighborhood, this apartment is connected to a shopping center. Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Asamblea Legislativa are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Multiplaza Mall Escazu and San Pedro Mall. National Center of Art and Culture and Simon Bolivar Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our San José travel guide
Calle 33 frente a la Intensa Rest. Sofia, Barrio Escalante, San José
What's nearby
National Museum of Costa Rica
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Morazan Park
16 min walk - 1.4 km
National Park
10 min walk - 0.9 km
San Pedro Mall
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
San Jose Fercori Station
7 min walk
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
33 min drive
Restaurants
Mandrágora Gastropub
1 min walk
Starbucks
4 min walk
Cafeoteca
3 min walk
Franco
3 min walk
Costa Rica Beer Factory Inc.
3 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose
This smoke-free apartment building features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a Select Comfort bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this apartment offer washers/dryers and DVD players. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LCD televisions come with Netflix. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Onsite parking available only on request
Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
Family friendly
Free crib
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Frette Italian sheets
Pillow menu
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
55-inch LCD TV with premium channels
DVD player
iPod dock
Netflix
Laundry
Laundry detergent
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Fee: USD 40 per accommodation per stay
Service animals exempt from fees
Food and water bowls
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
Iron/ironing board
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe
Safe at front desk
Location highlights
Connected to a shopping center
In an entertainment district
In the city center
Near a train station
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Housekeeping (on request)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cleaning fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose?
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Does Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.
Where is Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose located?
Located in Carmen, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park. Asamblea Legislativa and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design are also within 15 minutes. San Jose Fercori Station is 7 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 8 minutes.
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Reviews
Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Justin
Dec 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was in a great location and very convenient. Staff was welcoming, helpful and amazing!! No complaints, would absolutely stay there again!
Justin
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Annika
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful apartment in a great location with lots of restaurants nearby. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Great for families!
Annika
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Samuel
Oct 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Reallu great experience, the host was great and the location is amazing. My only conpaint is tge running trains are a bit loud, but San Jose is a noisy place no matter where you stay so no stars lost. Ill try to stay here again soon.
The host was very helpful with the prompt communication. All check-in and check-out info was perfect. We found ourselves in a top floor apartment with view and it was loaded with amenities as described. The location of the flat was within walking distance of all our needs. The neighborhood is full of restaurants. But conveniently Restaurant Sofia at the building entrance was very goo and the offered us 10 % discount. We also used another convenient bakery nearby called Pandeli for delicious breakfast. We will be back.
Viel Gastfreundschaft, viele Ausgangsmöglichkeiten
Wirklich eine sichere und schöne Gegend..., wenn der Zug nicht wäre...
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
YEONSOON
Nov 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Its location is a centric downtown that you can reach out a lot of points of inrerest with easy metro connections.
The apartment was not a 5 star hotel but it had most of everything that I needed during the stay.
And the Sohpia restaurant next to the apartment served Turkish-mediterranian foods that would remind me the past travels in Istanbul.
The staffs were kind and professional.
I will stay here again when I have a chance in the future.
Apartamento con buen gusto, 2 habitaciones ubicado arriba de Restaurante Sofía (muy rico por cierto), tiene todo lo necesario (lavadora / secadora, TV con cable, Netflix etc), todo en buen estado y excelente atención. El tren pasa a 100m, puedes escucharlo por la mañana.
This is a fully furnished property in one of the best locations in the city, especially if you are looking for great food. Not to mention, the restaurant downstairs named Sofia Restaurante Mediterraneo (someone told me that it is also owned by the same person) has 5-star food. The room has everything from shampoo to artistically hung paintings against the walls, from appliances to Roku. All essential needs are walking distance. Very clean, safe and large property; easy check in and out; promptly responding management; everything I was looking for was there. I would stay here once more when I re-visit San José. Great job!