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Hotel La Amistad

3.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Deluxe Penthouse | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine
Lobby lounge
Executive Loft, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi
Deluxe Single Room | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Avenida 11 y Calle 15, San José, 10101
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 996 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Loft, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Executive Loft, Multiple Beds

  • 996 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Penthouse | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Penthouse

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San José

Located in Carmen, Hotel La Amistad is adjacent to Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital and within a 5-minute walk of Simon Bolivar Zoo. This 34-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Morazan Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Esquinita de la Abuela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Almendras - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café de los Deseos - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel La Amistad

Adults-only hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Hotel La Amistad features free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 30.00 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage.
30-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Climb into the memory foam bed for a pleasant night's sleep. Refrigerators, free local calls, and safes are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Amistad San Jose
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Hotel Amistad San Jose
Hotel La Amistad Costa Rica/San Jose
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La Amistad San Jose
La Amistad San Jose
Hotel La Amistad Costa Rica/San Jose
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel La Amistad?

Hotel La Amistad offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Hotel La Amistad?

This hotel is situated in Carmen, just steps from Simon Bolivar Zoo and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, and within a short walk of National Park. You'll also find Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel La Amistad?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Hotel La Amistad feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel La Amistad doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel La Amistad?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel La Amistad a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this adults-only hotel include a memory foam mattress and free Internet access along with a bar.

Does Hotel La Amistad have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private rooftop spa tubs.

Does Hotel La Amistad have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel La Amistad serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Hotel La Amistad allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel La Amistad.

Does Hotel La Amistad have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel La Amistad?

The closest major airport to Hotel La Amistad is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is 7.6 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is located 12.8 mi away (27-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel La Amistad?

No, at Hotel La Amistad, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel La Amistad Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 100 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jedrick, Denham Springs

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were old. Train came through early in morning and woke me up. Room was damp and smelled that way. No.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson, West New York

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Orange City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good people
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
evriting was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyting as expected will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Emanuel

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Improvement

La Amistad Hotel charged me $516.99 when Hotels.com said that I would be charged $487.65 for this booking (I did not incur any additional charges, so I do not know why there is this $29.34 difference in charges). Also, the room needed a deep cleaning, especially the kitchen (which was the main reason I rented this particular room). The staff seemed pleasant, but due to the discrepancy in room charges and the tidiness of this penthouse suite hotel room, I do not think I will be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thuman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a good place for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and accessible location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We based ourselves here for first few nights in Costa Rica having wanted a central location. Check in went smoothly and staff were always available and helpful with 24 hour front desk and we felt safe. Breakfast was reasonably priced and good quality. The room itself was spacious with two beds both of which were comfortable and the bathroom had hot water although the door to it didn’t shut. The one ac unit couldn’t cool the room. Use of such a space was poor and instead of creating a good social area, the quality, type and placement of furniture meant it was impractical to use much of it. The room looked tired and some of the plentiful electrical sockets didn’t look entirely safe. Outside the hotel, there was a nice little restaurant across the road, a mini mart with a smoothie stall attached. It was also only a few blocks from some of the central markets and sites of downtown. On the flip side, the train tracks run alongside the hotel and for the first two days trains were running from 5am. For reasons we didn’t understand far fewer trains ran later in the week. With some improvements I would consider staying here again despite the review I’ve given. The room has such potential and just needs a little investment to address decor and layout and some issues with weak Wi-Fi. Staff were friendly, welcoming and flexible to our needs so there is clearly the desire to provide a good customer experience and it just needs this to be reflected throughout the building itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell, NACOGDOCHES

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Lady during night shift was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The lady during night shift was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doniel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, rustic hotel. Hostess was very friendly and helpful. Walkable distance from everything I wanted to experience. I would definitely go again. My only advice is to give door handle signs for when to clean and warn guests of the train so they can bring earplugs. Regardless I give them 4.8
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Milwaukee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Milwaukee

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

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

Fantastic hotel

I highly recommend this hotel. It is centrally located and within walking distance of many museums and downtown San Jose. The staff was awesome.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Siva Kumar Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for what you pay in San Jose

The owner and the staff are awesome. The room is excellent for what you pay. But the building is old and not renovated. The hotel is very secure. It has air conditioning and room cleaning every day. The cleaning staff is also very good. Thanks for mat the owner for welcoming guests with friendliness. I would like to stay again whenever I have a chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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