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Hemingway Inn

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

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Economy Double Room (1 Double Bed) | Free WiFi
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Discover the charm of Carmen at Hemingway Inn, where you can unwind with a full breakfast and connect with in-room WiFi. Explore the garden or catch up on news in the lobby TV, and rely on a 24-hour front desk for assistance.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony (1 Double Bed)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room (1 Double Bed)

Highlights

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

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Economy Double Room (1 Double Bed) | Free WiFi

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 neighborhood

Located in Carmen, a neighborhood in San José, Hemingway Inn is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica, or consider a night out at Parque Viva.
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Map
Calle 9, Ave 9, Barrio Amon, San José, San Jose, 10101

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whisky Barrel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stiefel Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Otoya - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hemingway Inn

Bed & breakfast near Sabana Park
Hemingway Inn provides amenities like free full breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An area shuttle, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Hemingway Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1920
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Hemingway Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hemingway Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Hemingway Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hemingway Inn located?

Located in Carmen, this bed & breakfast is steps from Casa Amarilla and Parque Espana. Morazan Park and Simon Bolivar Zoo are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 9 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 11 minutes.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excelente

Excelente increíble lugar, tranquilidad y el mejor servicio
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Solveig

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
We had a nice stay, and the breakfast was very good. Staff was friendly though a bit reserved. The location is good and very central.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

GUSTAVO

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

Perfecto

Excelente ubicación, buen servicio de recepción.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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 traveler

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 traveler

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.

6/10 Okay

Hesler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Hotel cómodo Zona central

Buena ubicación, acceso a rutas importantes, limpieza, agua caliente, ambiente fresco. Única sugerencia, un poco más de proactividad en cuanto a la recepción y el colchón estaba en mal estado (habitación 7), podría mejorar y por lo demás muy bien! Para aquellos que buscamos estar tranquilos y valoramos el silencio.

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 traveler

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.

4/10 Poor

Martin

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

Práctico

Para estancias muy cortas.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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.

6/10 Okay

Karine, France

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien placé mais mal équipé

Hotel à 5min de l'avenue principale. Tout est faisable à pieds, pas besoin de voiture. C'est le seul point positif. Chambre mal équipée (petit store à la place de rideaux, fenetre qui ne ferme pas donc mal isolée du bruit de la rue, porte de salle de bain défaite de son rail donc ne ferme pas).

8/10 Good

serguei

Good! Roughly 3.5 out of 5

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Muy regular. Desayuno bueno, solo falta algo de mantenimiento

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Personal muy atento y siempre dispuesto ayudar

Nuestra estancia fue muy agradable, está muy céntrico, de ahí parten todos los tours, nos encantó el lugar muy tranquilo "Pura vida"

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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.