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Hemingway Inn

3.0 star property
Colonial B&B in San José

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Courtyard
Free WiFi
Exterior
Reception
Interior
Discover the charm of Carmen at Hemingway Inn, where you can unwind with a full breakfast and connect with in-room WiFi. Explore the garden or catch up on news in the lobby TV, and rely on a 24-hour front desk for assistance.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony (1 Double Bed)

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room (1 Double Bed)

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room (1 Double Bed)

Economy Double Room (1 Double Bed)

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Calle 9, Ave 9, Barrio Amon, San José, San Jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 4 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 9 min walk
  • National Theater - 9 min walk
  • Central Park - 12 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 27 min drive
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 9 min walk
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 11 min walk
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 12 min walk
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Mirador - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sportsmens Lodge Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Miel Garage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hemingway Inn

At Hemingway Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Free perks include WiFi and full breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. This Colonial bed & breakfast is also within a short drive of Multiplaza Mall Escazu.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 2 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Built in 1920
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Hemingway Inn San Jose
Hemingway Inn
Hemingway San Jose
Hemingway Hotel San Jose
Hemingway Inn Costa Rica/San Jose
Hemingway Inn San José
Hemingway Inn Bed & breakfast
Hemingway Inn Bed & breakfast San José

Frequently asked questions

Does Hemingway Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hemingway Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hemingway Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hemingway Inn?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Hemingway Inn?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (8-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hemingway Inn and nearby?

Hemingway Inn has a garden.

What's the area around Hemingway Inn like?

Hemingway Inn is a short 9-minute walk from San Jose Atlantic Station and 4 minutes' walk from Morazan Park.

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Hemingway Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
Excelente increíble lugar, tranquilidad y el mejor servicio
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

The hotel was closed, and for sale.
Location good, but the hotel was closed. Had been closed for weeks. We had a pre-paid confirmed reservation from Expedia. Confirm Expedia reservations with your hotel.
Fritz, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

HOTEL IS CLOSED
HAD CONFIRMED RESERVATION WALKED THREE BLOCKS WITH LUGGAGE HOTEL BEEN CLOSED FORWEELS.
FRANK, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

The room was modest and mattress was uncomfortable.
7-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

The owner was very friendly and helpful, the hotel is simple, but has some kind of originality, which also helps to create a feeling of adventure. The location is great, just steps away from downtown.
Lesya, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Julie, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

We had a nice stay, and the breakfast was very good. Staff was friendly though a bit reserved. The location is good and very central.
Solveig, 6-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Perfecto
Excelente ubicación, buen servicio de recepción.
GUSTAVO, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

History and Service
We like staying in historical places and this one was great. Management was great as was the breakfast. We were on a room next to the street so it was noisy compared to our jungle home in Las Tumbas. The owner was very nice and spent time with us at breakfast. Bed could have been a little softer seems like I could feel the strings.
Jeanne B., 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Close to downtown
Room was dark and not quite. Hotel needs renovation. It's just close to downtown. Nothing special then.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Affordable, clean, welcoming
Conveniently located to bus stations, supermarket, restaurants, and other shops. Friendly staff.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

An old inn, funky too, near Downtown
The Hemingway Inn is a very old hotel. It's value is the architecture and the fact it is so close to Downtown, easily within walking distance. If you are looking for an upscale place, this is not it. The entire place could use a scrub down, and repairs and "TLC" here and there. That said, we enjoyed our stay. The room was clean enough. The morning breakfast was good. Note: I did see that parking is offered and note that it is not a secure lot. You park on the street. Also, a surprise to us, prostitution is legal in Costa Rica and we arrived to the hotel late (after 10:30 p.m.). Along the streets leading to the Inn, you will see women at work. Initially, we thought the Inn must be a flop house in a seedy neighborhood. It's really not. We had entered a different cultural norm.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Hotel cómodo Zona central
Buena ubicación, acceso a rutas importantes, limpieza, agua caliente, ambiente fresco. Única sugerencia, un poco más de proactividad en cuanto a la recepción y el colchón estaba en mal estado (habitación 7), podría mejorar y por lo demás muy bien! Para aquellos que buscamos estar tranquilos y valoramos el silencio.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Hemingway Inn San Jose Costa Rica
I have always had good luck with the El Maragato in San Jose, and have gotten my overall trip scheduled with Orbitz.com and have recommended using your services to many many others. This hotel was a complete disappointment and after seeing the room simply could not stay there. I went across the street and booked my week at the Don Carlos which was very nice and I would highly recommend it. The Hemingway was poorly lighted, dirty, throughout, and I simply could not have stayed there. I did not feel I could have done anything more than come back to you with a request for some reimbursement as the stay at the Don Carlos was an additional cost of $425.99. Can I be reimbursed for this stay in lieu of your recommendation?
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Rundown
Beyond basic hotel that hasn't been updated since Hemingway was there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

ROOM SO LOUD!!
I stayed one night in the room off of the lobby that faced the street. It was so so so loud. Fortunately, I am a good sleeper that although I wake up, I can go back to sleep no problem. NO ONE should be placed in that room. It should be a public space.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Práctico
Para estancias muy cortas.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Pleasant and excellent value
If you don't want to stay in the usual plastic Holiday Inn, this is an excellent choice. It's inexpensive, unique, pleasant, and many of the guests are interesting people. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and can help you get the most out of your stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Bien placé mais mal équipé
Hotel à 5min de l'avenue principale. Tout est faisable à pieds, pas besoin de voiture. C'est le seul point positif. Chambre mal équipée (petit store à la place de rideaux, fenetre qui ne ferme pas donc mal isolée du bruit de la rue, porte de salle de bain défaite de son rail donc ne ferme pas).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Good! Roughly 3.5 out of 5
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Muy regular. Desayuno bueno, solo falta algo de mantenimiento
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Comfortable and quaint
The Hemingway is a really cool, eclectic, and comfortable place with lots of charm. The place is run by Dennis and his family and they do a great job making everyone feel like their place is more like home than a hotel. The breakfast each morning is amazing. Great location! Great value for the price! I will definitely stay again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Personal muy atento y siempre dispuesto ayudar
Nuestra estancia fue muy agradable, está muy céntrico, de ahí parten todos los tours, nos encantó el lugar muy tranquilo "Pura vida"
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Warm, European ambience
Operated by very friendly and helpful ex-pat, great value for the room rate. Plenty of Hemingway memorabilia, the rooms all named after famous 20th authors, a comfoting european hotel atmosphere. Breakfast included was a pleasant surprise. Will definitely return if I return to San Jose.