Hotel Novo, San Jose (San Jose) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Avenida Central Y Primera, Calle 14, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 60111

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

26 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

24 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Quadruple Room

Max:

4 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Air conditioning

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City Centre

San Jose (San Jose)700 m

Airports

Tobias Bolanos International (SYQ) 9.0 km

Juan Santamaria International (SJO) 17.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spotlessly Clean Room

“The room was impressively clean and well-maintained, making my stay very comfortable.” view full review

Quiet Rooms Available

“I appreciated the option of rooms without windows which provided a peaceful sleep, perfect for light sleepers like myself.” view full review

Decent Breakfast

“The breakfast offered a good variety and was perfect for starting my day before exploring the city.” view full review

Excellent Cable Options

“I loved the extensive channel selection on cable TV, especially with many English-language choices.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Fire extinguishers

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Avenida Central Y Primera, Calle 14, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 60111

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Avenida Central Y Primera, Calle 14, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 60111

City landmarks

Museum

National Museum of Costa Rica

1.6 km

Museum

Jade Museum

1.3 km

Museum

Pre-Columbian Gold Museum

900 m

Theatre

National Theatre of Costa Rica

990 m

Square

Plaza de La Cultura

910 m

Calle Central Alfredo Volio

Central Park

720 m

Zoo

Simon Bolivar Zoo

1.6 km

Church

Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose

820 m

Santa Teresa

1.7 km

Calle 4

Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture

1.1 km

Park

La Sabana Metropolitan Park

2.1 km

Barrio Mexico

840 m

Church

Church of Our Lady of La Soledad

1.4 km

Event hall

Templo de la Musica

1.0 km

Avenida Central

Pedestrian Mall

710 m

Cruz de Alajuelita

710 m

Iglesia de Ladrillo

710 m

Square

Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez

810 m

Avenue 9 & Calle 4

Centro Costarricense de Ciencias y Cultura

830 m

Church

Metropolitan Church

620 m

Museum

Museum of Costa Rican Art

2.7 km

Gallery

Galeria Namu

1.0 km

Park

Parque de la Merced Park

650 m

Museum

Kid's museum

1.1 km

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

1.6 km

Store

Chinatown, San Jose

1.7 km

Av 2 y 4 Calles 10 y 12

Iglesia de la Merced

1.4 km

Park

Parque Nacional

2.4 km

Nearby

Market

San Jose Central Market

360 m

Market

Borbon Central Market

330 m

Restaurants

El Unico

320 m

Central Market 8 Street 25 Meters South From Northwest Central Market Entrance

Soda Puntarenas

350 m

Boulevard Avenida Central Mercado Central

La Sorbetera de Lolo Mora

380 m

Av. Central Entre Calles 6 y 8 Mercado de San Jose

Falafel House

590 m

Calle 2

Pops

870 m

San jose

Downtown Coffee Roasters

620 m

Calle 2 Detrás del Banco

El Maizal

680 m

Frente a la esquina Noroeste del parque Central

La Tortilleria

650 m

Avenue 20

Don Juanito

650 m

Avenida 1 75 mts este de Correos de Costa Rica

Pan y Cafe Granier

850 m

Calle 2 Between Ave. Central and Ave. 1

Cafe Rojo

1.1 km

Avenida 7 Con Calle 3 De la Alianza Francesa

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Private

Quiet

Dampness

Limited dining options

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

7.0

Location

6.7

Service

8.0

Dining

6.0

Don

United States, June 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located right on top of the main pedestrianized street, within a short walk to the center of the city. The rooms, although lacking a window, were clean and comfortable, despite feeling a bit damp - a common occurrence in Costa Rica. The dining options were limited but satisfactory, and the overall value for money was decent considering the central downtown location.

Rooms

7.0

My room had no window but was clean and comfortable, though it did feel a little damp, which I've noticed is quite common during travels in Costa Rica.

Service

8.0

The staff provided good service, and the room service was efficient.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is very convenient, right on top of the main pedestrianized street and close to the Atlantico Norte and airport bus station. However, it could use a thorough wash to improve its appearance.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were limited to eggs or a sandwich, served until 10 AM. The breakfast was okay but could offer more variety.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel has basic facilities, but they could be improved to enhance the overall guest experience.

Michael

United States, June 2023

6.6/10

The hotel felt very private and quiet without windows, despite occasional shaking when a lorry passed by. The dampness in the rooms was noticeable, similar to our experiences in Costa Rica. The street noise outside was greatly reduced due to the lack of windows.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms provided a very private and quiet experience, despite feeling a bit damp, which seems common in Costa Rica. The lack of windows helped reduce the loud street noise, although there was occasional shaking when a lorry passed by.

Service

8.0

The service was efficient and courteous, including room service, car hire, housekeeping, and laundry.

Location

6.0

The hotel is centrally located, close to the bus station we arrived at from the airport and convenient for exploring the downtown sights. However, the area can be busy and loud, lacking cleanliness.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a bit disappointing as the food quality was poor, except for the smoked guinea fowl that made it a great deal. Breakfast was included and served early, but the options were limited.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were basic but sufficient for our needs during the stay.

Private

Dampness

Joe

United States, May 2023

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were clean and well-equipped but suffered from noise due to a loud disco nearby on weekends. The location was convenient for accessing bus stations and downtown attractions, but the presence of a busy street outside meant choosing between natural light and peace and quiet.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, though clean and stocked with plenty of towels and soap, were quite small without windows, making it feel cramped at times. Despite this, they were maintained to a high standard compared to other options in San José.

Service

8.0

The service was satisfactory, offering standard amenities like room service, car hire, housekeeping, and laundry. The staff was friendly and accommodating.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location was a mixed bag. It was very near various bus stations, making travel convenient and about a 10-minute walk from the central avenue and downtown sights. However, the presence of a loud disco around the corner on weekends could be bothersome.

Dining

7.0

The dining options here were adequate, with well-prepared local dishes despite some limitations in variety. The quality surpassed that of more expensive hotels we've visited.

Facilities

7.0