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Hemingway Inn

3.0 star property

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An indoor garden with a dining area, stone steps, and various plants.
A two-story building with a balcony and a sign that reads "Hendrickson Inn".
A cozy room with a wooden door, a green armchair, a guitar, and a bookshelf. There are two windows with colorful panes and a framed picture on the wall.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a staircase, and two paintings on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden headboard, two framed pictures on the wall, a television on a stand, and a lamp on a nightstand.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Calle 9, Ave 9, Barrio Amon, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Double Room (1 Double Bed)

Economy Double Room (1 Double Bed)

Economy Double Room (1 Double Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room (1 Double Bed)

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window, and a television.

Standard Double Room (1 Double Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony (1 Double Bed)

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, a window with a view, and a door with a glass panel.

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony (1 Double Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San José

At Hemingway Inn you'll be within steps of Parque Espana and Edificio Metálico. Highlights at this Colonial B&B include free daily breakfast. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Plus you'll find a television in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Carmen B&B include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 10 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sportsmens Lodge Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Otoya - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hemingway Inn

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hemingway Inn also features a garden and a television in common area.

This 3-star San José bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1920
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Hemingway Inn offers 10 accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1920
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hemingway Inn?

Hemingway Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Hemingway Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hemingway Inn?

No, Hemingway Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hemingway Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Hemingway Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 131 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Excelente increíble lugar, tranquilidad y el mejor servicio
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Fritz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

FRANK

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HOTEL IS CLOSED

HAD CONFIRMED RESERVATION WALKED THREE BLOCKS WITH LUGGAGE HOTEL BEEN CLOSED FORWEELS.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was modest and mattress was uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesya

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Solveig

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GUSTAVO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfecto

Excelente ubicación, buen servicio de recepción.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Jeanne B.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to downtown

Room was dark and not quite. Hotel needs renovation. It's just close to downtown. Nothing special then.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable, clean, welcoming

Conveniently located to bus stations, supermarket, restaurants, and other shops. Friendly staff.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hesler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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?
Verified

4/10 Poor

R.....

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rundown

Beyond basic hotel that hasn't been updated since Hemingway was there.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Práctico

Para estancias muy cortas.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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).
Verified

8/10 Good

serguei

Good! Roughly 3.5 out of 5
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Muy regular. Desayuno bueno, solo falta algo de mantenimiento
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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"
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Saint

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hemingway inn

Hemingway hotel located out side from San Jose central. that hotel out side was very dark and danger in the night I could not sleeping by car traffic sounds in the night
Verified

4/10 Poor

julie

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Aucune bouteille d'eau disponible dans les chambres ou dans l'hôtel à vendre ( ou non ) Personnel de nuit désagréable. Ventilateur vraiment bruant mais nécessaire pour couper le son venant de l'accueil ou autre chambre.