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Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to National Museum of Costa Rica

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Calle 33 frente a la Intensa Rest. Sofia, Barrio Escalante, San José
  • Place, National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, National Center of Art and Culture
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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    About this property

    Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose

    This smoke-free apartment building features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out and a front desk safe. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a Select Comfort bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
    Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers washers/dryers and DVD players. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LCD televisions come with Netflix. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

    Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    Early check-in subject to availability
    Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    Late check-in subject to availability
    Minimum check-in age - 15

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM
    Contactless check-out
    Late check-out subject to availability
    Express check-out available

    Special check-in instructions

    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Access methods

    Front desk (limited hours)

    Pets

    Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
    Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
    Welcoming dogs and cats only
    Food and water bowls are available

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome
    Free cots are available on request at the property

    Payment types at the property

    Important information

    Fees

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Cleaning fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

    Optional extras

    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
    • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    You need to know

    Property # 32130168
    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
    Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
    This property accepts credit cards and cash
    Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    This property is professionally cleaned

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose pet-friendly?

    Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

    How much is parking at Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose?

    Limited spots are available.

    What time is check-in at Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose?

    Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

    What time is check-out at Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Does Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose provide a shuttle to the airport?

    Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

    Where is Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose located?

    Located in Carmen, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Centro Cultural de España, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park. Asamblea Legislativa and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design are also within 15 minutes. San Jose Fercori Station is 7 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 8 minutes.

    Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

    Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

    Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose Reviews

    Reviews

    9.4

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

    9.2/10

    Cleanliness

    9.0/10

    Staff & service

    9.0/10

    Amenities

    9.8/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    8.0/10

    Check-in

    9.8/10

    Communication

    10/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    morgan

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
    Great location
    Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Justin

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Property was in a great location and very convenient. Staff was welcoming, helpful and amazing!! No complaints, would absolutely stay there again!
    Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Annika

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    A beautiful apartment in a great location with lots of restaurants nearby. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Great for families!
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Samuel

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
    Reallu great experience, the host was great and the location is amazing. My only conpaint is tge running trains are a bit loud, but San Jose is a noisy place no matter where you stay so no stars lost. Ill try to stay here again soon.
    Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    Kristian

    Liked: Cleanliness, communication
    Disliked: Amenities
    My host Luis was very helpful throughout. He’satisfied every request I made, even though I tried not to be a bother, but there are a few things for the next people to know. I was in the single room. It was pretty beaten up. The desk was missing three of five drawers. The leather chair was peeling. The other rooms on the web site looked much better but I didn’t see them. The hotel is close to train tracks and the trains start early. Of course there is nothing the hotel can do about that. On a positive note, they tried to provide everything possible from shoehorns and slippers to new washing machine. I am sure Luis will do what he can to make your stay as pleasant as possible given his restrictions. It’s hard to cook a meal without fats or oils, and when I asked, he brought Oil quickly. He is one of the nicest guys I’ve met.
    Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The host was very helpful with the prompt communication. All check-in and check-out info was perfect. We found ourselves in a top floor apartment with view and it was loaded with amenities as described. The location of the flat was within walking distance of all our needs. The neighborhood is full of restaurants. But conveniently Restaurant Sofia at the building entrance was very goo and the offered us 10 % discount. We also used another convenient bakery nearby called Pandeli for delicious breakfast. We will be back.
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Room comfort, communication

    Viel Gastfreundschaft, viele Ausgangsmöglichkeiten

    Wirklich eine sichere und schöne Gegend..., wenn der Zug nicht wäre...
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    YEONSOON

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Its location is a centric downtown that you can reach out a lot of points of inrerest with easy metro connections. The apartment was not a 5 star hotel but it had most of everything that I needed during the stay. And the Sohpia restaurant next to the apartment served Turkish-mediterranian foods that would remind me the past travels in Istanbul. The staffs were kind and professional. I will stay here again when I have a chance in the future.
    Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

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

    Recomendado

    Apartamento con buen gusto, 2 habitaciones ubicado arriba de Restaurante Sofía (muy rico por cierto), tiene todo lo necesario (lavadora / secadora, TV con cable, Netflix etc), todo en buen estado y excelente atención. El tren pasa a 100m, puedes escucharlo por la mañana.
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    This is a fully furnished property in one of the best locations in the city, especially if you are looking for great food. Not to mention, the restaurant downstairs named Sofia Restaurante Mediterraneo (someone told me that it is also owned by the same person) has 5-star food. The room has everything from shampoo to artistically hung paintings against the walls, from appliances to Roku. All essential needs are walking distance. Very clean, safe and large property; easy check in and out; promptly responding management; everything I was looking for was there. I would stay here once more when I re-visit San José. Great job!
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Manuel

    Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

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