The rooms are small, but very clean and everything was there. I did not expect more because it is not very expensive! So, all you need for a night or two :)

Stayed in February 2024

Thin walls - hearing people come and go Thin mattress, not great for boney hips

Security Walking distance from the central market

Stayed in January 2024

Walls give you the privacy to yawn but not to sneeze. Intimacy is recommended only for the true exhibitionists. Pray that your next-for neighbour snores not. Ours didn’t and we woke up rested with more cash in our pockets to spend on fun stuff than if we’d chosen a needlessly fancier place.

Not entirely unpleasant as friendly staff and near-by snacks and breakfast places make you feel at home in this budget stay. It was not dirty, but hardly clean either. Lack of air-con was ok, as the room was quite fresh, and the rain on the roof of the upstairs room reverberates and gives a cosy tent-feeling. Electrocution from the shower is highly unlikely but not impossible. Security feels good behind entry gate even though the rooms' doors are less than robust. Our review is a couple's cute vacation review - and we happily got through this as our worst stay of the trip (some place has got to be it) still without having had a bad experience, nor did we regret staying here. Our motives were budget and location. If we had been solo back-packers, though, any negative aspects would have mattered even less.

Stayed in November 2023

Quiet, clean comfortable

Stayed in November 2023

Good value in San Jose center. The place is very central , walking distance for everything , secured and clean . Very functional place to spend some time in the city. Good value for the cost .

Stayed in August 2023

Basic but to be expected with the price

Basic accommodation but close to the bus stop for the airport. Does the job. No frills hotel room.

Stayed in June 2023

The hotel is not in the best neighborhood, but the place is very secure in itself, and there are restaurants very close, so there is no need to walk far at night to eat. I went to a place right across the street, and all was good :)

The people are very nice and helpful. The room is simple and comfortable.

Stayed in June 2023

Good value for the cost place to stay. Clean and secured ... a walking distance from Central Avenue , shopping, banking and restaurants. Zero issues . The private room was simple and clean . Hot water and cable TV . Very punctional .

Stayed in May 2023

What you need for a quick stop over before the airport. Receptive hosts.

Stayed in April 2023

Great for a night or two as a stopover, not sure how it would bare out if staying for longer than that

close to the main downtown street of San Jose, and an easy place to find from getting the bus from the airport

Stayed in March 2023

Something kept shaking the room, like a small earthquake. There was also a lot of noise from the room next to me and it sounded like there was construction going on. However, it was still pretty good.

The hotel was very nice considering how little I paid. I did not expect it to come with a TV or for the room to be as clean as it was. I also slept very well and there was plenty of storage space. El Descanso is a wonderful hotel for solo travelers or couples in San José.

Stayed in April 2023

Nice and quiet place, very confortable bed, just a little small considering we had a lot of luggage, but the staff was very welcoming and helpful, would recommend

Stayed in March 2023

It’s in a very sweet part of town. Room is tiny.

It was a good place to stay while going to the bus station bc it’s close.

Stayed in March 2023

At first my room had no window. And I did not know hot to turn the water hot or it did not work. In the second night they moved me to another room which was better

Staff was very friendly and always tried to do best to help and improve everything.

Stayed in March 2023

This is a perfect clean, no frills, dorm type room which we wanted for several nights on arrival and eparture to Costa Rica. It is perfect location, a street off main st and a 20 minute walk to Avenida centrale where the famous mercado centrale is. Bank and grocery store 10 minute walk. Kind staff. They arranged our drive to the airport which was very fair price compared to airport “taxis”. This is family owned and it’s nice to support that.

Stayed in March 2023

Basic

Very secure with staff having to buzz you through a gate 24/7. Great value for a capital city. Downstairs cafe is ideal. Strong wifi.

Stayed in February 2023

Walls could use some paint. Sheets were very static (synthetic fabric).

Simple but cheap room. Don't expect too much, but good value for money. Close to ticabus stop, although didn't feel save walking in the neighborhood after sunset as a woman alone.

Stayed in February 2023

All good!! A hint about the Bank of Costa Rica. We stood in a long line outside, but a security guard asked our need. In changing currency he walked us 4 minutes to another bank area that did solely that. So don’t wait on a teller in the main bank. find a nice security guard.

there was no breakfast. This was a little dorm type room with a gem of a staff, and in the best location. It was immaculate. comfortable bed. allowed us to get our feet under us after long flight day from Canada. It has a very safe neighbourhood and easy walking distance to bank for money exchange and to Main Street with kind crowds, restaurants, fun tourist shops. VERY safe. Watch your bag, but no more than any big city. The owners of this hotel were very attentive and helped my husband book bus tickets to Tamarindo as well as instructions on where and when to book tickets. we will come again before our flight home. Many thanks to these kind hosts.

Stayed in February 2023

The only bad thing about this hotel is that at night you can hear a lot of noise from the street. It would not be bad if they renewed the sheets and towels, they seem to be many years old. Otherwise, all good

The room was clean, cheap, and for one or two nights it’s ok. The receptionists were friendly and if you asked them something they help you. Under the hotel there is a Soda that is cheap and the girl is very nice.

Stayed in January 2023

it wasn’t that clean

the location

Stayed in January 2023

The road can be noisy.

Really lovely receptionist and staff. Very clean and easy check in. Little Soda restaurant and cafe right next to the entrance, so easy for meals. Very happy with the price and room. Would stay again!!

Stayed in January 2023

Slight smell in our room when we first arrived.

Good location, only 2 minutes from the central area, good fan which kept the room cool.

Stayed in December 2022

- the room was quite run down with a hole in the wall that was covered with a plastic bag - the bed was unimaginable hard - almost as sleeping on a table

- cheap and simple stay for the first or last night close to the airport - the airport bus terminal can be reached within 10 min walk - staff is very friendly

Stayed in September 2022

I didn’t like the plastic covered mattress makes it slippery when sleeping.

It was clean, quiet and inexpensive. The staff was friendly and helpful. I especially enjoyed watching CNN which is the first time in a month and a half I’ve had a TV show that English version channel. there are several inexpensive eating places, and a small market nearby that opened early 6:30 AM, probably for the nearby hospital crowd.

Stayed in August 2022