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Hotel de La Cuesta

3.0 star property
Carmen's charm awaits at this convenient base where travelers can take advantage of roundtrip airport shuttles and express check-in for a seamless stay

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Hotel de La Cuesta captures Carmen's vibrant spirit with practical amenities that make travel easier. Guests can use the 24-hour business center, get tour assistance, connect with free in-room WiFi, and utilize luggage storage and dry cleaning services during their stay.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Courtyard View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Carmen, a neighborhood in San José, Hotel de La Cuesta is near a metro station and near theme parks. Templo de Música and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include National Center of Art and Culture and TEOR/éTica. Jade Museum and Simon Bolivar Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our San José travel guide
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Ave 1, Calles 11 y 15, 50m oeste del costado sur de TSE, San José, San Jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica
    Morazan Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica
    National Theater of Costa Rica
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica
    Central Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station
    6 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Q'Empanadas
    3 min walk
  • Manolos
    1 min walk
  • Wong's
    3 min walk
  • El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Soda Colombiana Pan y Sabores
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel de La Cuesta

Hotel near Sabana Park
An airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel de La Cuesta. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel de La Cuesta have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate dining areas, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 6 per night)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • Built in 1920
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 12 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 6 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 12 percent

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

de La Cuesta San Jose
Hotel de La Cuesta
Hotel de La Cuesta San Jose
Hotel Cuesta San Jose
Cuesta San Jose
Hotel de La Cuesta Hotel
Hotel de La Cuesta San José
Hotel de La Cuesta Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel de La Cuesta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 6 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel de La Cuesta?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel de La Cuesta?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel de La Cuesta provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel de La Cuesta located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps from Jacob Karpio Galería, Parque Espana, and Morazan Park. Jade Museum and Casino Fiesta are just steps away. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 6 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel de La Cuesta Reviews

5.4

5.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

6.2

Staff & service

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Mana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I made a mistake in an earlier review that was meant for Hotel de la Cuesta and not Casa Makiki. My stays at Makiki all were good and I was sad to see the hotel close in Alejuela. My earlier review is about my stay at La Cuesta where I was charged additionally because I had a service animal (unlawful), and then I was not provided proper bedding and had to use my clothing from my suitcase to stay warm at night. Hotel de La Cuesta, despite the very friendly staff was a very uncomfortable stay after they charged me extra to clean a blanket because of my short-haired service dog, and also provided thread-bare sheets and no blanket afterward despite wanting to charge me to clean the blanket due to my ESA. My dog and I have stayed in multiple countries and in upscale hotels and not once has there every been a complaint about his shedding, or a response to "take away" bedding.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

carlos gerardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Caro para lo que ofrece

Lo único bueno es la ubicación, los colchones feos, toallas feas y rotas, nunca hacen la limpieza, creo es el peor hotel donde me he hospedado
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
5 nights -1 Person The Hotel is Very inexpensive $10-$20 a night You get Exactly what you Pay for. I had the Deluxe room, Private Shower / Toilet They did not change the bed sheets When I requested, The Pillow covers looked clean, (They were Blue in Color) The Pillows looked very Old and Yellow, There are 3-4 Receptionists, all Men They are all Very Friendly and Helpful I had a King size bed that took up the whole room, No where to put things anywhere, The King Bed Frame was very well built and solid but it looked like it was falling apart, shower head Water is Cold With no Hot water There is no A/C in the Room I slept ok with out it 1 towel per person
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for central area. Friendly helpful staff. Large, furnished
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It wasn't what I booked, there was a problem with my room and they gave me other different than what I was paying for, it was a cheaper room and they only give back (in money) about 1/4 of what I paid even when I never got to sleep in the room I booked
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

mayra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En general no me gusto no tienen estacionamiento cuarto sin baño y que lastima que no se me ocurrió tomar fotos
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Warning for no hot water would have been helpful

The location was very handy, and the staff helpful. No power point in the room was an inconvenience, but it was possible to plug in in the dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mi estancia

El hotel está cerca del centro, es lindo es lugar cito pero no se si sea frecuente la falta de agua caliente, estuve 4 días y nunca hubo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't expect anything fancy

This was about as barebones as it could be, even more so than I was led to believe on Expedia. We arrived later than expected and San Jose is dangerous at night, which is a major problem considering the addresses Expedia provides are inconsistent and inaccurate. If we didn't have a competent Uber driver, we wouldn't have found the place; beyond that, the reception was almost closed for the night, which would've left us stranded in the streets. Luckily, we got a bed. Which is about all there is to this place. There isn't even really breakfast, just bread and cereal (if everyone else hasn't eaten it first). I don't ever plan to go back, unless this place can be turned around to reach its potential.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good if you need to sleep in the pure center

I choose because i need stay in the center in pure mourning. I dont care that the room are not ready and the change me the room only important to write that its a hostel all irganize and looks like a hostel and they need to sell this like that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worse hotel I have been in in all of Costa Rica.

After a 14 hour bus trip, we arrived in San Jose to stay for 2 days prior to returning to our home in Jaco Costa Rica and at 8pm, when check in is at 3, the room was dirty and bed was unmaid and smelled like sex. We had to wait for another room by the man that was working who was very rude also. He failed to show us where the bathroom was located or give us keys. The new room had a broken fan, dead bugs on the bed and dirty sheets. In the middle of the night, the slats on the bed broke and I fell to the floor and hurt my back We decided to stay because I had an appointment with the US Embassy at 11 am the next and my 8 year old was tired. The next day we were offered a better room with private bathroom so we packed our bags then were told nope that room was not available but were moved to another room. The new room was smaller, no fan, no tv and again no keys were given to us. There was no hot water in either shower and one bathroom was out of order. I was offered a discount and refund and have yet to receive either and spent the entire day in bed with a hurt back. There are 3 of us but we were offered only 2 plates of lunch. The staff is rude and the owner is rude also. I do not like to complain and would not if he would have addressed the issues but instead he has done absolutely nothig to rectify the issue he honestly only insulted my intelligence and made the situation worse by moving us to a different room that was worse than the first 2. I am requesting a full refund!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buena ubicación

Solo deberian poner el desayuno un poco mas temprano, la ubicacion es muy buena para pasear el centro.
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannes

Liked: Staff & service
Prisvärt med betoning på att man får det man betalar för.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elsa M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No tenia la habitación con baño privado que reservé de todos modos me dieron una con baño compartido por menor precio. En la habitación había olor desagradable y la cocina estaba sucia.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location.

Excellent location and price for those on a budget. When I made the booking it said the place was a hotel and in fact it was a hostel...if I had known it was a hostel I would not have booked. However, the place is in an excellent location, a lot of restaurants, museums etc. Perfect for the budget traveller or student.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super noisy and not cleanliness and thin walls so you dont feel any privacy at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Pension De La Cuesta Review

The room was dirty, had bugs. I almost had to leave most of my clothes there due to the insects getting to them. The toilet did not work most of the time. I thought I was getting a room with a private bathroom and when I got there that was not the case. The bathrooms were very dirty. The staff was cool and helpful, just about everyone spoke good English. The walls were thin so it was a problem when I tried to pack and some woman with a baby knocked on my door and complained that she could not get any sleep because she could hear me walking back and forth and the sound of the T.V. Booking said that it was free breakfast however on the second day they gave us bread and jam and told us to make our own breakfast. Most of the dishes and silverware were not properly cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Description did not match what we got

Most of the hotels or hostels in San Jose clearly describe whether you're getting a bad in a dorm room or a room. This is not the case with La Cuesta. I was looking for a last minute room for 3 people, and thought this was a private room with no bathroom ensuite, which we were fine with. Once we got there, we were told we were only getting enough beds for the 3 of us in a dorm room. If I had known this, I'd have probably looked for another option. This is what I booked. Notice that I didn't ask for two double beds, it was the option that I was offered when I searched for a room for 3 adults, and it doesn't say anywhere that these are just beds or a dorm room, which was clearly marked in other lodging options. Guests 3 adults Room Room - Breakfast included Share Bathroom Included amenities Continental Breakfast, Free Wireless Internet Room requests 2 double beds Non-smoking room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

fito

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel céntrico y sencillo.

Desayuno bueno y variado. Limpieza buena. Un poco viejo pero agradable. Calidad precio excelente.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grato y limpio

Es un Hotel economico con los servicios basicos incluidos. Recomendable si desea conocer San Jose con un presupuesto justo.
Verified

8/10 Good

Hector Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness

Lugar de paso

Cómo Hostel de paso esta bien, pero como hotel si es muy informal, más bien es debería aparecer como Hostel y no como hotel
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No lo recomiendo

Creo que el principal problema es qye esta catalogado como hotel y es un tipo de pensión/hostal. Llegando mis familiares les dieron la habitación equivocada, entraron en la habitación y habia una pareja "en lo suyo", solo hay un baño y se hace fila enorme para usarlo. No lo recomiendo si lo que buscan es un hotel.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away unless you absolutely have no choice.

We booked the hotel as a couple but had to stay in bunk beds. The lobby smelled cigarettes. Towels looked like rags. We had to sleep dressed. Breakfast was a joke. Camomile tea and piece of bread? I would rate it as 2/5 if I booked it alone as a hostel. As a hotel, it's 0.5 out of 5. Stay away unless you absolutely have no choice.
Verified

4/10 Poor

laurent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

tout juste satisfaisant mais bon vu le prix.

conforme au prix mais propreté tout juste à mon gout
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristine Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra hotel til perfekt pris!

Utrolig hyggelig og hjelpsomt personale, perfekt beliggenhet og perfekt pris!!