Hotel Novo

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Sabana Park

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance
Lobby
Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $47
includes taxes & fees
$42 per night
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
100m N. del Hospital San Juan de Dios, Calle 14 Av Central y Primera, San José, San Jose

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Theater - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sabana Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 21 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 min drive
  • San Jose Pacific Station - 18 min walk
  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 20 min walk
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 21 min walk

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

At Hotel Novo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Multiplaza Mall Escazu are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 23 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per stay

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

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

Does Hotel Novo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Novo 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Novo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Novo?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Novo.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Novo?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Novo?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (14-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (13-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Novo?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Regional cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Novo like?
Hotel Novo is in Merced, a short 6-minute walk from Mercado Central and 8 minutes' walk from Central Park.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joanne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

wayne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Travis, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christopher, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Near central market
Nina Krishna, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Ok
Steven Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Allen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
RAY, 9-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Nikki, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

To much noise every night outside the hotel.
Irma, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bryce, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good and cheap hotel near the city center. Excelent included breakfast.
Gerardo, 1-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lady Anne, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

6/10 Good

Carolyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jean-Philippe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

terrence, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff was exelent. clean rooms
AGRIPINA, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Mabel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Louis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended if you're looking for something cool and quiet.
Joel, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The coolness and the lack of sound in my room, coupled with the relative lack of noise.
Joel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review