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Hotel Novo

3.0 star property
San José hotel in Merced with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Triple Room
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance
Lobby
Quadruple Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The price is AU$74
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan

Explore the area

Map
100m N. del Hospital San Juan de Dios, Calle 14 Av Central y Primera, San José, San Jose
  • Mercado Central
    6 min walk
  • Centro de Comidas Costa Rica
    1 min walk
  • San Jose Pacific Station
    18 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San José

Hotel Novo places you in the centre of San José, within a short 5-minute stroll of Chirripo National Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Merced hotel include Mercado Central and Central Park.

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 8 min walk
  • National Theater - 12 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 19 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 2 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Pacific Station - 18 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crokante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Pio Pio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería Merayo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Casona Típica - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Novo

San José hotel in Merced with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Novo.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star San José hotel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Novo offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Novo San Jose
Hotel Novo
Novo San Jose
Hotel Novo Costa Rica/San Jose
Hotel Novo Hotel
Hotel Novo San José
Hotel Novo Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Novo?

Hotel Novo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Novo?

As of 5 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Novo on 12 Jan 2025 start from AU$74.43, 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.

Does Hotel Novo serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Novo?

No, Hotel Novo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Novo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Novo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Novo?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Novo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 221 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its an ok place to stay at for 50 dlls a night. Beware that it is located at the very downtown of San Jose so besides the fact that fortunately I didnt go through any inconvenieces it still seemed somewhat unsafe specially if you are traveling with your girlfriend or kids. Dont expose them. Tourist locations are located nearby, I walked to those. Hotel functions were ok except for the fact that the water was coming out warm instead of hot. The staff was attenentive and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shawntez

Liked: Staff & service
Great place to stay if you want to get a real feel for San Jose. It’s not super pretty but I felt safe and it had everything I needed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value in a great location.
We took the local bus from San Jose airport to the Tuasa bus station. Just a short walk from the station brought us to Novo hotel, which is located in the thick of the city. Walking from the hotel to the National Museum and other sights was easy and interesting, with shops, buskers and street sellers to explore on the way. The hotel itself is a little dated, but our room was big with a comfortable bed, got walk - in shower, fridge, good a/c and TV. The 24 hour reception gave us easy check out when we left at 5am to catch the bus back to the airport. This was a great place to stay in San Jose.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! You can walk to nearby shops, parks, restaurants, and a bus station that goes to the airport. I love that we can leave our luggage and they have a place to hold it so we can drop our car off. The on-site restaurant is delicious and the staff are friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. The street traffic can get a little noisy but I can easily fall back asleep. I have stayed here before and will continue to do so in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Travis, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very basic but clean and friendly hotel. It is very close to the bus stations (ex: Tuaso bus to the airport)....2 minutes walk with luggage. The hotel is in the downtown, central market areas....lots of butcher shops, clothes shopping, fast food, and casinos. The breakfast is simply but good. The staff is friendly and professional. No luxury but safe, clean, and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Novo is a plain, decent hotel. Everything works. The staff is friendly and helpful. Good rates, with a good breakfast included. The neighborhood is typical of a busy city. Best of all, the hotel is around the corner from Avenida Central, a long, lively pedestrian mall that includes the vibrant Mercado Central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is reliable and functional. The staff were friendly and helpful. The block in front of it isn't that great, but it's around the corner from the pedestrian mall that leads to the mercado and other shopping, food, and drinks. Very convenient. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nina Krishna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Near central market
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven Joseph

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Allen

Room was a good size, very clean, good air condition, large bright windows, comfy double bed, clean bathroom with hot shower, tv worked fine many English channels, felt secure, and quiet, decent breakfast in the morning, helpful friendly staff. Location convenient where Paseo Colon meets Avenida Central close to Central Market. The area requires caution at night. Overall was pleased with the hotel which offers a lot for the relatively inexpensive price, my girlfriend and I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Novo is located in the perfect location for walking San Jose. You can hear and feel the hustle and bustle of the city. If you want quiet and peaceful, this is not the place for you but to "feel" the city of San Jose in your bones, stay right here! The staff is great from the front desk to the cleaning personnel to the dining facility. Don't miss the chance to experience San Jose to the fullest! Wake up early to the sounds of the street and let those same sounds lull you to sleep at night. I will definitely return to the Hotel Novo!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the centre of San Jose. The rooms and bathroom were dated but clean. It was noisy at night as in the centre but ear plugs did the trick
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Irma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To much noise every night outside the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ozzie

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and cheap hotel near the city center. Excelent included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lady Anne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

terrence

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

AGRIPINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exelent. clean rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for the budget-no-frills traveler!
We stayed here just to crash for the night before our early departure flight to SJO. I picked this hotel because it is just ~2 walking blocks from the bus station to the airport. It is also walking distance to a street that is lined with shops/restaurants/sodas and no car traffic. Check in was quick. Check out was great too because we left at 3:45am and the receptionist was there (lightly asleep on the couch) to quickly process us out. The room was mostly clean and spacious. I will say a cockroach ran into the room with us but we just saw one. And this is the city. And the price is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022