Title: Barrio Escalante Heart of City Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=98497033&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Barrio Escalante Heart of City ## Photo gallery for Barrio Escalante Heart of City ![Dining - Barrio Escalante Heart of City (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98500000/98497100/98497033/deba1ec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Barrio Escalante Heart of City (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98500000/98497100/98497033/c8bf4839.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Barrio Escalante Heart of City (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98500000/98497100/98497033/w535h683x244y0-ff495740.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom - Barrio Escalante Heart of City (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98500000/98497100/98497033/2f590803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom - Barrio Escalante Heart of City (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98500000/98497100/98497033/507dfc59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In San Jose’s vibrant gastronomic & cultural district, this original home is a haven for foodies, artists and academics. Absorb the neighborhood's energy within walking distance of parks featuring live music and art performances. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Barrio Escalante Heart of City This original home is located in the very heart of San Jose’s gastronomic & cultural district. Steps away from fabled universities, parks and museums the area is a Mecca for restaurateurs, historians, artists and academics. Absorb the vibrancy of the neighborhood in the heart of the city within walking distance of parks featuring live music and art performances from the country’s most prolific creatives ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/65100/65015/8813efac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santo Tomas Hotel Carmen - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Spa 8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=65015&PinnedHotelID=65015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2350000/2345100/2345002/ac33bb2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Lima Bed & Breakfast Pavas - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 397 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=2345002&PinnedHotelID=2345002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area La California, a neighbourhood in San José, is home to this holiday home. National Museum of Costa Rica and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Multiplaza Mall Escazu and San Pedro Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica, or consider a night out at Villa Amphitheater. [Visit our San José travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Jose.dx603085) [View more Holiday homes in San José](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Private-Holiday-Homes.d603085-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.93240%2C-84.06683&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=z6D3r-lNtVN2GvVgTSzn3QIsEWM=) San José, San José ### What's nearby - ![San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502506/9198f440-9feb-4a49-a1d0-9fb86f5e1bf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Museum of Costa Rica 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507589/ae1cf23c-ebe0-404a-adcb-96c9474736d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Morazan Park 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502510/18438218-b063-43f9-9baf-a725b0ecabd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Theater 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507591/ffc02a7a-38fa-4cdc-9dc2-79fa04c60bd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Central Park 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - San Jose Fercori Station 4 min walk - San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) 24 min drive ### Restaurants - Limoncello 2 min walk - Dolce Gelato 4 min walk - Omen Pub 2 min walk - Pizza Hut 1 min walk - Burger King La Cali 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barrio Escalante Heart of City pet-friendly? ### Where is Barrio Escalante Heart of City located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Barrio Escalante Heart of City Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie 20 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Staff are very kind and helpful. Beautiful place. Very secure. We loved our stay and would come again. ##### Melanie Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce T. 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great Escalante base camp! This was a very nice studio unit in the Escalante district; it was clean, nicely appointed, and met all of my needs. It was especially great because I was looking for a home base for a snap four-day trip to San Jose - my goal was to have a central location for intense walking tours of the downtown and its cultural sites as well as ready access to the Escalante restaurant district, which is out of this world! ##### Bruce T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark R., Albuquerque, NM 29 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great apartment gem in San Jose's best neighborhood Fantastic apartment; fully stocked; close to everything with an amazing host! Kendra provides great communication and makes youir transition to Costa Rica seamless. She even provided a driver from the airport, Jose , a Costa Rican native who can also take you on private tours of the country that both Kendra and Jose are both obviously passionate about. ##### Mark R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ---