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About the Hotel

7Th Avenue, Between 3Rd And 5Th Street, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, SJO-1000

Historic Downtown Stay

Hotel Santo Tomas, a registered historical landmark built in 1908, is located in San Jose's Barrio Amon district. The property features an outdoor pool, hot tub, and terraces surrounded by tropical plants. Rooms include hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Some rooms have balconies with city views.

Free Breakfast & Wi-Fi

Guests receive a complimentary hot breakfast with fresh fruit, cereal, coffee, and juice. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. A fitness center and multiple outdoor seating areas are also accessible.

Central San Jose Location

The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the National Theatre, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, and Central Market. The 7-10 and El Caribe bus stations are nearby. Tour operators provide pick-up and drop-off at the hotel.

Tours & Transportation

The hotel arranges car rentals with free GPS and can book tours to Arenal Volcano, Tortuga Island, and Sarapiqui River rafting. Taxis, Uber, and public buses are recommended for city travel. Free parking is available for guests.

Multilingual Legal Services

Staff assist with civil marriages, property transactions, and offshore corporations. Services are available in English, Spanish, and French. Legal documents are processed through the Costa Rican civil registry and international couriers.

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Economy Double Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Standard Queen Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Deluxe Queen Suite
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Superior Queen Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
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Getting around

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City Centre
San Jose (San Jose)600 m
Airports
Tobias Bolanos International (SYQ) 9.9 km
Juan Santamaria International (SJO) 18.8 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Water slides

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa lounge
  • Solarium
  • Jacuzzi
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Body wraps
  • Open-air bath
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

7Th Avenue, Between 3Rd And 5Th Street, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, SJO-1000
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7Th Avenue, Between 3Rd And 5Th Street, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, SJO-1000
Nearby
Museum
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
470 m
Theatre
National Theatre of Costa Rica
580 m
Zoo
Simon Bolivar Zoo
510 m
Square
Plaza de La Cultura
480 m
Event hall
Templo de la Musica
220 m
Gallery
Galeria Namu
120 m
Avenidas 3 y 5
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
550 m
Avenue 9 & Calle 4
Centro Costarricense de Ciencias y Cultura
180 m
Avenida 11 Calle 25
Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia
180 m
Square
Plaza de las Artes
350 m
Square
Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez
450 m
Square
Plaza de la Libertad Electoral
550 m
Park
Gral Francisco Morazan
1.1 km
Church
Metropolitan Church
370 m
Restaurants
Cafe Rojo
70 m
Avenida 7 Con Calle 3 De la Alianza Francesa
Poas Bar and restaurant
10 m
Avenida 7
Pops
460 m
San jose
De Aca
160 m
Calle 3A entre Avenida 9 y 11
Restaurante Criollita Amon
160 m
Barrio Amon frente al Invu
Changuiche
290 m
Av. Central
Kashe Cafe Gourmet
400 m
Avenida 1
Pan y Cafe Granier
370 m
Calle 2 Between Ave. Central and Ave. 1
Cafe More
500 m
Calle 1 Entre Avs 0 y 1
Don Juanito
540 m
Avenida 1 75 mts este de Correos de Costa Rica
La Tortilleria
550 m
Avenue 20
La Oliva Verde
530 m
Barrio de San Francisco
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