National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 16 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 23 min drive
San Jose Cemetery Station - 11 min walk
San Jose Contraloria Station - 16 min walk
San Jose Pacific Station - 26 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Teriyaki - 5 min walk
Restaurante Machu Picchu - 5 min walk
Le Bistrot de Paris - 3 min walk
KFC - 4 min walk
About this property
Casa Aldea
Casa Aldea is just 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available on request). Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Corner Pizzeria, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. This Victorian bed & breakfast also features a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 9:30 PM)
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Required at check-in
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
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (during limited hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1938
Garden
Terrace
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Daily housekeeping
LED light bulbs
Special features
Dining
The Corner Pizzeria - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
There is limited hot water on site.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts cash.
Also known as
Aldea Hostel San Jose
Aldea San Jose
Aldea Hostel San Jose Costa Rica
Aldea Hostel
Casa Aldea San José
Casa Aldea Bed & breakfast
Casa Aldea Bed & breakfast San José
Frequently asked questions
Does Casa Aldea offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Casa Aldea 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 Casa Aldea?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Casa Aldea?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Casa Aldea?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Casa Aldea?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Casa Aldea?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (4-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Casa Aldea and nearby?
Casa Aldea has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Casa Aldea?
Yes, The Corner Pizzeria offers Italian cuisine.
What's the area around Casa Aldea like?
Casa Aldea is a short 10-minute walk from Sabana Park and 5 minutes' walk from Parque La Sabana.
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Mar 6, 2024
Liked the place. Stayed over for one night
Ana
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 14, 2024
I'm not coming again
Horrible, dirty, smelly and with a roach
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 8, 2023
Hubert
Hubert, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2022
Casa Aldea continues to impress! My go to place in San Jose
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 29, 2018
Good Customer Service Helped the Rating
I looked at majority of the reviews of this place and the reviews seemed great especially when it related to cleanliness and solo traveling. Maybe I’m not a hostel stay kind of person and that’s probably why my experience was OK. They are very hospitable and they make sure that the customer is happy. Cleanliness - I had a lot of hair in the sheets and the bathrooms were also small and disgusting. They had different offers based on where you submit your reservation which is not good communication once it was time to check in.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 25, 2018
Great deal
Staff was very friendly and helpful. There are only 3-4 parking spots, which have to be requested/reserved ahead of time. The water in our room was cold. Great deal for the price we paid.
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 2, 2018
Excellent service and location. Very nice staff. food at restaurant was good and service as well.
Juana
Juana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 2, 2018
Not what I asked for
I reserved a private, double room and was given a dorm room right off the main lobby. I asked for something quiet and was told this room would be--it wasn't. Quiet hours from 11 pm- 8 am are observed but I had a medical procedure that required rest in the afternoon. This was impossible.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 15, 2018
Pretty noisy (traffic + very thin ceiling so you can hear everything from upstairs neighbors). Hot water does not work at night so you cannot take a hot shower if you arrive late and depart early--and San José can be pretty cold)
noemiek
noemiek, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 28, 2017
Vanessa
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 11, 2017
Tyler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2017
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 21, 2024
sucia y no servia la tv no tiene
Cesar
Cesar, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2023
Está muy cerca de Tica Bus
Marcos
Marcos, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2022
Harika konaklama 👍
Herşey harikaydı, çalışanlar çok sıcak kanlı insanlar. Otelin otantik bir atmosferi var. Yanındaki restorant otele ait ve gerçekten efsane yemekler yapılıyor. Konum olarak da süper çarşıya yürüme mesafesinde. Emir beye herşey için çok teşekkür ederim :)
Betül
Betül, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 12, 2021
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2019
Prima plek voro een redelijke prijs.
Prima plek op een heel fijne locatie, op loopafstand van het centrum.Het is basic, maar alles wat je nodig hebt is er. En de prijs is heel redelijk voor wat ze bieden. Er is een keuken in de tuin, waar je heerlijk kunt zitten en er is een terras aan de voorkant bij het restaurant, dat 's morgens heerlijk ontbijt serveert (inclusief!). Het is wel gehorig. Dus je moet hopen dat je medegasten zich gedragen.
Wilhelmina
Wilhelmina, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Mar 19, 2018
Det var godt
stig
stig, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 23, 2018
Falta remodelacion de habitaciones
El personal es muy amable, pero la habitacion era demasiado austera y le hacia falta remodelacion, ademas que se podia escuchar todo lo que pasaba en las otras habitaciones y baños, literal TODO.
Verified traveler
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2018
Bien situé au centre de San José
Excellent service de la part du personnel à l'accueil. Endroits communs confortables et agréables.
Sophie
Sophie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2017
Excelente lugar
Es un lugar muy agradable, buena ubicación y la atención excelente.
Augusto
Augusto , 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2017
Estupendo hotel en el centro de San José
Ubicado en casa de estilo colonial. Todo de madera. Bien cuidado. Trato excelente. Con parking, lo cual.se agradece ya que está en pleno centro.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 2, 2017
Excelente ubicación
Excelente ubicación muy cerca del centro, el personal es muy amable
Vieyra Yiveni
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8/10 Very Good
Apr 24, 2017
Trevligt och bra service
Perfekt för kortare vistelse, trevlig personal och bra service. Stort luftigt rum, dock mycket lyhört!