Costa Rica Guesthouse is a very nice hostel in a city that could easily be in my personal top 3 of worst cities ever visited. The neighborhood is a bit dodgy, but what neighborhood is not in San Jose? The staff is really friendly, the rooms are clean and so are the shared bathrooms. There's free wi-fi and a indoor travel agency run by Sri, who is very helpful and pro-active in answering your questions and booking your tours.

The huge comfortable beds and baking hot showers in these immaculately clean rooms, coupled with the great attitude of the friendly, helpful and english/spanish speaking staff and owners made this a fantastic place to enjoy San Jose. The on-site tour operators were extremely heplful, giving us heaps of good logistical advice whether or not we were booking tours through them. Across the road from Costa Rica Backpackers, and run by the same owners, you also get a pass to hang out in the beautiful gardens, use the pool and order excellent food at the Mochila restaurant as a part of your stay. Cannot recommend this place highly enough - made navigating San Jose a real pleasure!

Let me preface this review by saying that my husband and I are not picky at all. We are not bothered easily and I think we have sent food back one time in our entire lives and we very rarely complain. I think it's helpful to know a little about the reviewer, because a lot times I read people's reviews who are nothing like me and have a totally different opinion. So with that being said:

We stayed at Costa Rica Guesthouse for two nights. We took their shuttle from the airport which was affordable ($22 for both us). The room was large and clean. The only furniture was the a big king size bed and two night stands. The bathroom was also large and clean with updated fixtures. The shower did eventually get hot once we figured out how to use it. Two computers are available downstairs for internet and if I remember correctly there was wifi in the room. The reception staff was mixed- the guy was very friendly but the woman was not helpful or nice. It's a clean, low key place to stay. We went across the street to check out backpacker's, which you also have access to. Its a pretty good combination- you get the benefit of a hostel's setting, but the comfort and quiet of having your own spacious room across the street. We paid $47 I think, which was very reasonable. The location is okay, close to market.

This guesthouse is a great option for a comfortable stay-over in San Jose. Rooms are simple, but spacious and comfortable. Bathrooms can be shared or private. I returned here two times during my trip. If possible request a room on the backside of the building, that reduces some noise from the street.

It is across the road of Costa Rica Backpackers, and when staying in the guesthouse, one can use all the amenities of the Backpackers, like swimming pool, restaurant, travel agency etc.

Only point of attention is a machine that starts making a sound somewhere in the building when people use water.

Great value for money.