With a stay at Hotel Novo, you'll be centrally located in San José, a 2-minute drive from Sabana Park and 5 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica. .This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Chirripo National Park.
What's nearby
Mercado Central - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Morazan Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Sabana Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
National Stadium of Costa Rica - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
San Jose Pacific Station - 18 min walk
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 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
Hotel with free breakfast, near Sabana Park
Hotel Novo offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.
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 available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Hotel Novo Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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It sufficed. Some of the fixtures and fittings (electrical sockets) did not work, could be cleaner, a bit run down and in a run down neighbourhood. Not too bad a place, also not too good
The Hotel is located in the worst part of San Jose, there were people sleeping on the sidewalks which was piled with garbage, you were warned not to go out the Hotel during the night, I requested a refund of part of the fees, but they refused, I spent three nights and had to move to a safer area in San Juan, San Jose.
Great staff. The only con was the low water pressure in the shower. Bear in mind that there's constant music from shops around during the whole day, if your room faces the street (it didn't matter to me in general, just when I had online meetings 😂)
Right around the corner of the hotel is the central avenue. There are museums, parks, central market on both sides of the avenue. I can walk to them in less than 30 mins. It is also closed to various bus stations, such as the NICA, TICA and Terminal 7.10. In the night time, I prefer to take UBER.
The staff are very nice. The hotel provided breakfast. The room is exactly same as the pictures.
We had a very comfortable stay and the breakfast was excellent. It was perfect for what we needed and at a good price. The safe and one of the lights didn’t work. As it’s central, it is noisy in the mornings.
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
Carlos
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Shawntez
3 Sept 2024
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
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.
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.
Elisabeth
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Travis, New York
Travelled with partner
10 Aug 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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