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Reviews of Casa Leon Guesthouse 2 stars

Ave. 6 entre Calle 13 y 15, 10001 San José, Costa Rica

#43 of 121 hotels in San José

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 132 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Very good budget accommodation with extremely nice hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we stayed in was quite noisy due to road traffic. Other than that, all was great.

    Our hosts were super friendly and helpful, there’s a nice seating area outside which we could use. Good location for exploring the city.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Great budget hostel in San Jose
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise from the passing tram is quite loud but you get used to it.

    Patrick was really nice at the front desk and was helpful in providing some suggestions. Great location if you want to spend a day or two in San Jose, especially if you want to visit the national history museum.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    7.0
    It was a simple accommodation, OK for a couple of days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    water and shower was a hit or miss. Nothing come out of tap when they were using washing machine. But as I went to talk to them, they fixed straight away and I was able to use the water and shower. On other occasions, water power was very weak. The shower was another thing, it ran for 30 secs, then stopped for 30 secs, then it would start and stop again. I couldn't report it once I got wet. For the fear of water stopping half way, I didn't dare wash my hair during the 2 nights stay. A fridge, even comunal would have been helpful. It was right behind the train line. The train whistled a lot. It didn't bother me, but it can to some sensitive people. The room was no sound proof. I could hear snores from other rooms.

    not far from Tracopa bus station, not too far from Tuasa bus station, near China Town for meal, and 4 km each to walk to the west or east for city tours, They had luggage storage facility before I could check in and after I checked out. Friendly owner couple.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom door didn't lock but didn't really bother us 🙂

    Patrick was very helpful and booked us a taxi from the airport and again to the bus station. These both went very well and made our first few days in Costa Rica a lot easier. Warm shower. Location was excellent just a block away from the national museum of Costa Rica which we could see from the bedroom window (well almost, we could see the park in front of it).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very bare bones. Inexpensive and okay for one night, but don't expect much!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No soap in bathroom, no place to put things in bathroom, no cup-even a paper cup would've been nice to have. It wasn't mentioned that there is a train track 50 feet from the house. No place but the bed to put suitcase.

    Owner was wonderful and very helpful. It was easy to walk where we wanted to go.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy outside, area doesn’t feel very safe but we didn’t have any issues and used Uber and it wasn’t expensive.

    Easy check in process, friendly owner. Nice big room with big bathroom. Everything clean, all white linen and towels.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Great little, friendly place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It’s close to a railway line with early morning trains. They are not that frequent but do hoot loudly as they rattle past.

    Very close to key attractions. Great value little guest house. Patrick the owner was super friendly and helpful. The room as clean and a reasonable size.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in San José
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the location and the smooth communication with the host. He was always available to help with everything I needed. The room was very clean and the overall experience was great!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls between each room are very thin and I lost some sleep as the couple in the next room were making noise.

    Very friendly owners, they helped with transport and local recommendations. Location is great in the centre, close to several museums and walking tours.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The trains woke us up from 5:30am as it’s right beside a track

    The owner was lovely and communicated well.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    9.0
    Really nice staff and perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I would have appreciate having access to the kitchen (only private kitchen)

    Patrick and his wife were so nice with us and answered all our doubts about transportation. The location is perfect, just near the Museum of Jade.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The train noise is real, and it will roll through a few times each evening and in the early morning. That said, it's not a bad trade-off given the location and proximity to attractions.

    The owner, Patrick, was kind and helped us settle in. He answered questions and was able to accommodate our early morning departure. The room was clean and we the shared fridge in the hallway was a nice amenity.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    7.0
    This stay was good value for what we paid. We were only in town for a few days and it worked fine for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area is a little sketchy. Right on the train tracks and the first train goes by around 4am every morning which shakes the whole house.

    Patrick was very accommodating and kind to us. While it is not in the nicest area of the city, there is a front gate that locks as well as the front door.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is a train track along the street so from 7 am to 8 pm you may hear the trains passing by, didn't bother us though.

    The location is simply perfect, it is just a few steps away from the Central walking street and city center, almost across the street from the Jade and National museums, and several eateries within 5-minute walking distance. Unfortunately, we couldn't enjoy it in full as we only stayed overnight, but I would recommend it. The rooms are very simple, but spotlessly clean and have all the facilities. Hot water in the shower. No a/c, just the ceiling fan but we didn't feel the need for the a/c to be honest. Patrik s a very nice and friendly host, and speaks German which made it very easy for us to communicate. Also, and his partner gave us good recommendation where to eat when we arrived late in the evening.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    Great place to spend a few nights in clean and friendly atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was rather uncomfortable, but the owner promised to check up on it

    The property is extremely clean and the owner very friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Patrick is very kind, the room was nice, what more can you ask for

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    8.0
    Near the town center, shopping area, the train goes by just next to the hotel, makes an interesting noise, but we stil
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very near the national museum, town centre Very clean and good price

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    8.0
    Good location and host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much of common areas, just one table outside that can be in use and if so then you don’t have a place to have food or a drink. Also kitchen is not available for use which was disappointing.

    The host is friendly and nice. Rooms are okay. Location is good.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is quite good, close to the main bus stops and in proximity of restaurants, shops and bakeries. The rooms are basic but they do the job, so it’s good value for money! The owner is very helpful and nice!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great, right in the center of San Jose. Patrick was a great host and very helpful with questions and parking. Quiet and comfortable room with ceiling fan to keep us cool.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Patrick is a great host! Great, central location.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit hard to find, not the cleanest street, may be noisy (depends on your room)

    Super friendly host, room as described, good value for money, located near city center

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very nice and helpful host. easy to walk downtown.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    8.0
    extremely satisfying for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the acoustics

    The location

    Stayed in April 2023

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