FINCA ESCALANTE, San Jose (San Jose)

Finca Escalante - A renovated historic hostel with garden views, Mexican restaurant, and rooftop terrace in Barrio Escalante

Located in the heart of Barrio Escalante, this San Jose (San Jose) hotel occupies a renovated classical building surrounded by over 80 restaurants and bars. Finca Escalante offers eleven private rooms and three dormitories - two mixed dorms accommodating 4 and 8 guests, and a female dorm for 6 guests. The property features a shared lounge, garden, rooftop terrace, and complimentary WiFi throughout. An on-site restaurant, Taco Yard, serves Mexican cuisine, while guests receive a daily continental or buffet breakfast. The shared facilities include a kitchen with refrigerators, microwaves, and stoves, plus three shared showers and two toilets. A 24-hour business center and billiards table provide additional amenities. The hostel stands 1 mile from the National Theatre of Costa Rica and 0.5 miles from both the Jade Museum and National Artisan Market. Tobias Bolanos International Airport is 9.5 miles away.

Pros

Located in a gastronomic district with 80+ restaurants and bars within walking distance

Serves locally sourced coffee from San Gerardo de Dota

Professional host management with multilingual staff (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

Secure on-site parking available at no additional cost

Cons

Shared bathroom facilities for some room types

9.5 miles distance from downtown area