Hotel La Amistad

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (54 reviews)
Avenida 11 y Calle 15, San José, 10101 , San José , CR

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Good location
Affordable breakfast
Cons:
Old rooms
Damp rooms
Train noise early in morning

Categories

Cleanliness
6.59
Room was damp and smelled that way.
Service
9.06
Excellent location and staff.
Location
9.1
Excellent location for solo travelers.
Room Quality
6.55
Rooms were old.
Amenities
8.58
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.54
Very good and cheap breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Very good and cheap breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.56
Very good hotel for solo travelers; I would stay here again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 16:26

Property Description

Convenient Amenities

Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services during your stay. All-inclusive rates are available, covering meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments.

Onsite Dining and Bar/Lounge

Indulge in a satisfying meal at the hotel restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee, ensuring a delightful start to your mornings.

Featured Amenities

Benefit from complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Take advantage of the roundtrip airport shuttle service for a convenient transportation option.

Immerse yourself in comfort with air-conditioned rooms featuring memory foam beds and modern amenities. Stay connected with complimentary wired and wireless internet access, while enjoying entertainment on flat-screen televisions.

Book your stay at Hotel La Amistad for a centrally located retreat in San José, minutes away from key attractions and conveniences.

Important information:

  • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 54 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 6.55
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.56
R
RAHUL
8
Very good hotel
Pros:

Very good hotel for solo travelers , excellent location and staff. Very good and cheap breakfast. Guest friendly. I would stay here again.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
J
Jedrick
6
Pros:

Rooms were old. Train came through early in morning and woke me up. Room was damp and smelled that way. No.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
T
Timothy
10
Pros:

Good people

2025-05-28 via Nuitee
A
Adolfo
10
Pros:

evriting was fantastic

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
W
William
10
Pros:

Everyting as expected will stay again

2025-04-11 via Nuitee
E
Emanuel
6
Needs Improvement
Pros:

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.

2025-03-30 via Nuitee
T
Thuman
10
Pros:

The hotel is a good place for the money

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
B
Brent
8
Pros:

Safe and accessible location

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
R
Rob friends
6
Pros:

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.

2025-03-16 via Nuitee
R
Russell
10
Pros:

Nice stay

2025-03-03 via Nuitee
M
Michael partner
8
Pros:

The breakfast was good!

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
M
Michael partner
8
Pros:

The lady during night shift was nice.

2025-02-22 via Nuitee
M
Michael partner
8
Pros:

Lady during night shift was nice

2025-02-22 via Nuitee
J
Joshua
10
Pros:

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

2025-02-06 via Nuitee
L
Lina
10
Fantastic hotel
Pros:

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

2024-12-26 via Nuitee
S
Siva Kumar Reddy
8
Good for what you pay in San Jose
Pros:

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.

2024-11-08 via Nuitee
C
Craig
10
Pros:

Great hotel. Great staff. The breakfast is/was fantastic.

2024-09-19 via Nuitee
T
Timur
10
Pros:

The suite was good money for all that space and I enjoyed the view

2024-09-02 via Nuitee
R
Ricardo
10
Pros:

Nice and clean hotel. Secure at night and during the day. pleasant and helpful staff. Located close to everything.

2024-07-29 via Nuitee
J
Jorge
10
Pros:

Comfortable bed and good ac

2024-07-21 via Nuitee