At Hotel Colonial, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Catedral, a neighbourhood in San José, Hotel Colonial is near a train station. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica or Parque Viva. Visit our San José travel guide
Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6, San José, San Jose, 4013
What's nearby
National Museum of Costa Rica
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Morazan Park
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Plaza de la Cultura
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
National Theater of Costa Rica
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Central Park
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station
3 min walk
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
30 min drive
Restaurants
La Esquina de Buenos Aires
1 min walk
Wikiped
3 min walk
Sapore Trattoria
3 min walk
El Lobo Mestizo
3 min walk
Restaurante Gran Fortuna
2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Colonial
Hotel near Sabana Park
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Colonial. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
A front desk safe, a gift shop and a vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Colonial boast perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Colonial on 17 Nov 2026 start from £57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel Colonial pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Colonial?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hotel Colonial?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Hotel Colonial provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel Colonial located?
Located in Catedral, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Jade Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. National Museum of Costa Rica and Plaza de la Democracia are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is only a 3-minute walk and San Jose Viquez Square Station is 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Colonial Reviews
8.0
Very good
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The hotel is old but has some good updates. Love the shower. Does have a limited amount of outlets. I loved the free breakfast and the restaurant food is good and not overpriced. It’s a big city and you will occasionally hear the traffic. They don’t have parking but work with a local which is around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Leela
23 Mar 2026
Pool looked a bit dirty, hotel seemed tired and past its prime. Central location though
Hotel was at best ok. Rooms were so stuffy and hot. Internet slow, breakfast was alright. No elevators so have to drag if you have heavy luggage. You have to pay for parking but needed to remind front desk it was part of our itinerary. Staff were all very helpful and sweet. The location is very central to everything we wanted to visit, which is why we picked it.
Very clean hotel/room. Free breakfast that consisted of: gallo pinto (yummy), fried banana (sooo good), scambled/boiled eggs, sausages, fruit, cereal, bread, yogurt etc. It was all very yummy. Everyone was very hospitable! Would return.
This Hotel has a parking área close by. In front of this hôtel, they have an excellent Argentine restaurant. It lack an elevator so if you have leg issues ask in advance for a first floor room. The personnel is excellent and helpful.
Places is beautiful and in a great location to be down town. Area around the hotel isn’t safe after dark but hotel does a great job to keep inside safe.
Nice staff. Good breakfast included. In-house dining and a convenient restaurants with locally superior menus made this an easy choice for foodies who like to eat well.
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms do not have air conditioning but very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Anneke
10 Nov 2024
The bed and the shower were very good. The breakfast was varied and the staff helpful. The pool was disappointing, it really is only for kids to play in. The location is good and the price is right!
Our room’s bathroom’s ceiling had black mold. Other than that, it was good.
Reception and staff were excellent and friendly. Restaurant was very good as well.
Great staff and restaurant was amazing. Very cute property. Only problem was no hot water. We stayed twice with 2 days in between and it did not get fixed.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
19 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good but needs improvement
The check in person was a bit inexperienced but courtous. The place is clean but all the furniture in the common areas are very dirty.
And please put a reading chair in the room. Our bathroom was new and beautiful. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Mackenzie
16 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would go back. But always want the facts upfront
The positives: the breakfast was DELICIOUS! Friendly staff and clean environment.
The rooms we were in did not have AC, although that was advertised.
Be aware, it is an old hotel so only stairs (consider for luggage carrying purposes). Our first room would not lock due to a key being broken off into the lock but they were quick and accommodating and got us in another room.