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Hemingway Inn

3.0 star property
Colonial bed & breakfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

Photo gallery for Hemingway Inn

Exterior
Balcony
Exterior
Economy Double Room (1 Double Bed)
Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Calle 9, Ave 9, Barrio Amon, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • Morazan Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony (1 Double Bed)

Highlights

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

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

Free WiFi

Standard Double Room (1 Double Bed)

Highlights

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

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

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

San José

At Hemingway Inn you'll be within steps of Casa Amarilla and Parque Espana. 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 9 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 27 min drive

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

Colonial bed & breakfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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

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
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 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

2/10 Terrible

Fritz, Spokane WA

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

2/10 Terrible

FRANK, SPOKANE WA

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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.

8/10 Good

Rochelle, Bronx, NY

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

Affordable, clean, welcoming

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

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.

2/10 Terrible

Jack , Safety Harbor, FL

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?

4/10 Poor

R....., UK

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rundown

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

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.

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.

8/10 Good

serguei

Good! Roughly 3.5 out of 5

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!

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.

2/10 Terrible

Anna Maria, BRIDGEWATER, United States of America

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

Highly Overated

The pictures must be old as it is overgrown, not anything like I saw. The rooms smelly, small gnats from something, perhaps sewer gnats? Housekeeping only twice in my week stay when it said daily. I did get towels daily. Your site said it took Discover, but it did not. I had to pay cash and that cut into trips and food. Toiletries consisted of soap only. I saw payment for an "escort" as I was trying to check in. I was upset so if you have children...... No internet service as stated, though it had weak wi-fi and mostly spanish ts stations. Toilet clogged and I was told that you are NOT supposed to flush the TP, no sign and was not told. You take your used TP and place it in a waste barrel next to the toilet until they come for it. Not all that clean did not eat though breakfast was free. Any more experiences like this on your site, doubt if I book on Expedia know matter the price. VERY disappointed and that was the worse part of my vacation. The place did NOT look like what you show. Get rid of Hemmingway Inn.

8/10 Good

Edwin, US

Liked: Staff & service

Close to San Jose city center.

Several tourist attractions, museums and shopping, nearby. Hotel is situated in an area close to the Zoo, giving it a semi gentrified feel. Rooms are smallish, but adequate. Bathroom in my area was large and clean. A missing feature was a closet or Anwar, there was no place to hang up clothing. Bed was large and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Tucson, AZ, USA

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

Pleased

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness

Oasis in San Jose

I love this hotel, peacefull, quite and very Hemingwayesque if you like, you can almost feel his presence, I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

quime, san ramon

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

you get what you paid for

no fan that works, ants everywhere even in bed, walls etc,

8/10 Good

Roland, Victoria, BC, Canada

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

Basic accommodation in a good location

I stayed at the Hemingway Inn from September 11 to September 26, 2016 which is considered the off season because of increased rainfall but this did not cause me any real problems because almost like clockwork the rain nearly always fell for an hour or two in the afternoon with the mornings and evenings usually clear. Since many of the tourist points of interest in San Jose, such as the jade museum, are in walking distance of the Hemingway I saw no need spend a lot of money taxis. Also if you take the time to familiarize yourself with the public transit you can save a lot of money. For example, you can take a public transit bus from Alajuala bus terminal in downtown San Jose to the Juan Santamaria international airport for 535 colones (equivalent to about one US dollar) instead of spending 15 or more dollars on a taxi. In addition to local attractions in San Jose I took a number of day excursions such a rainforest tours (hiking with rainforest guide, ziplining, aerial trams) which usually included a good buffet lunch and sometimes a buffet breakfast depending on the length of the tour. Other tours such as the Baldi hot springs, the Poas volcano and coffee plantations, or a short riverboat cruise where I saw crocodiles, monkeys and sloths I arranged through local tour operators during my stay in San Jose. All of these day excursions included pick up and drop off at the Hemingway Inn.

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very good nothing fencing, but acceptable

2/10 Terrible

Sammy, Charlotte, NC

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

Dirty, OLD and nothing like in the pictures

Dirty, OLD and nothing like what it appears in the pictures.