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Reviews of Hotel Columbus

North of Sabana, 100 meters west of Company I.C.E, 2nd Floor of Hibachi Restaurant street 56, San José, Costa Rica

#51 of 123 hotels in San José

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 189 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 23 July 2022

    7.0
    budget friendly and great food
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bare necessities and by that I mean 2 body towels and no hand towels and no washcloth. bed hard as a rock. yeah, super firm. the pillows are nice and fluffy though. they also had a bunch of odd information about coming and going as it relates to entry into the building that I’ve never encountered before but very helpful had I been out past 11. it is kind of loud on the streets cars nonstop. i swear that bathroom sink only runs cold water so you sensitive teeth peeps be aware.

    it is very cute quaint simple , with the bare necessities but had some unique features like the bamboo roof in the bada room. it also has beautiful views of the mountains and stadium. the staff here is exceptional and very friendly and helpful and the food was simply amazing. it’s really quiet too on the inside. i love all the windows and the views. the bada room has a clothes rack with hangers which is really thoughtful.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the sushi in the restaurant the breakfast the room and the staff

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2022

    7.0
    Good stay, though maybe a bit expensive for what it offers
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Comfortable bed

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2022

    8.0
    Great Location and Price for a Short Stay in San Jose
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was adequate, and was about how I would expect for the price. I did notice what appeared to be mold in a corner of the ceiling, but the rest of the room was very clean.

    The location is great- I always try to stay near the Sabana. The hotel was accommodating to store our stuff for us before the room was ready, and was able to get us in earlier than planned. The room is clean and and simple, fine for a quick stay. We did not get to take advantage of the included breakfast as we had an early leave time.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2022

    7.0
    A nice basic room, which is very good for the price, with a good restaurant on site
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The small bathroom does not have a hanger for towels or a shelf for toiletries and the water is only luke warm at best. The busy highway is noisy all day and night until about 2am-4am.

    I have stayed here twice as a landing spot after a flight. It is right across the street from a very large beautiful park with many walking trails and playing fields and an easy walk to the Art Museum and just down the road from the many other museums. I appreciate the restaurant on site which serves Japanese and Korean dinners and a very nice complimentary typical breakfast. The room is basic with few amenities, but clean and good for the price.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2022

    9.0
    Exceptional for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room without A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was a little odd but no major issue.

    Quite a large, nice clean room with comfortable beds.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Couple
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To much noise

    Nothing

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    6.0
    Makes one appreciate other places stayed. Staff seem overworked and low in number
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise

    The Resturant

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    5.0
    good location and affordable, but I wouldn't stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is a strange place. It is above a restaurant, and the only entrance/exit is through the restaurant door. They lock the restaurant door when the restaurant is closed at nighttime. That means if you are looking to exit the building, you have to ring a bell for someone to come disarm an alarm and unlock the door. This was super awkward doing this at 3am when we had to leave to get a taxi for the airport, and this wasn't communicated to us at all. I'm not sure how you get in if you are trying to enter the hotel after the door is locked. Our room was right next to the stairwell and it was very loud. There is a creaky door that is opened and closed by other guests going up the stairs located right outside the front of the bed.

    It is located right across the street from La Sabana Park and is in a very walkable area. When we ordered food from the restaurant below us, they delivered our food to our room.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    10
    We will likely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 1 night

    No elevator can wear you out to get to second floor. No direct access from the parking to the interior of hotel. Expect to wait a while for your dinner, though it was delicious!

    Breakfast with no limit and very nice variety was great! Lots of windows gave awesome view from the second floor room. Delicious Asian food on the first floor was available for Dinner! It was clean, room smelled fresh. Inside is much better then the outside appearance.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was old and very uncomfortable. The springs were sticking into my back.

    Friendly staff, spacious room, excellent japanese/korean restaurant.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    6.0
    Convenient and cheap but you get what you pay for
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room without A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was uncomfortable, lots of noise, restaurant was expensive for what it was

    Central location, cheap, had an asian restaurant in the hotel, staff were helpful, breakfast included

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    10
    Perfect for what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly comfortable and great value

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    10
    Clean rooms and Friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The busy traffic. All in all a great place to lay your head while in San Zohar area, and much safer than the city central

    Very clean, staff top notch and friendly, good breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    10
    No frills with an excellent restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great restaurant downstairs where we had an excellent meal. Staff were very friendly and the room was clean and comfortable

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being locked in, there was no way in or out without the assistance of one of the staff. They keep the door locked, except for when their restaurant is open in the evenings. You have to request them to open the door and that requires them to come to the door and unlock it with a key. A very unsafe and dated system. Very noisy room overlooking the Av. de las Americas, a lot of traffic noise. The room is not soundproof at all.

    Clean. Good breakfast. Communal kitchen. A microwave and refrigerator available in a communal area on each floor. Secure parking. Safe area. Within walking distance of a good variety of restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Comfortable and affordable stay right by the park!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Clean, comfortable, excellent breakfast, very helpful and accommodating staff

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great breakfast!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A wonderfully eclectic mix of Mesoamerican and Asian styles. The room was clean and breakfast was impressive.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Good hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is super clean and relaxing. Everything was good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There aren't many opportunities for buying groceries nearby.

    The breakfast is incredible. It is possible to fill up water. There is an atm with no fees for foreigners nearby.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    6.0
    A convenient, but basic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very basic room. Bed comfortable enough but access only from one side as pushed against a wall. No bedside table on one side. Water flow from tap very weak. Nowhere to put anything in bathroom.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast ok

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    Amazing price and value for our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room City View A/C
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was good and the staff were very friendly and helpful! Breakfast included and hot showers. Super quiet and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    10
    Very very good stay for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is unmatched Free parking is awesome

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    6.0
    It was okay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room without A/C
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could be cleaner and shower was almost clogged. Beds weren’t really comfortable.

    Good location, staff didn’t speak english very well, but it was alright. Breakfast was really good. Nice view from the bedroom.

    Stayed in August 2023

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