Hotel Costa Rica

3.0 star property
Colonial Buenos Aires hotel in Palermo with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Rooftop terrace
Reception
Standard Triple Room
Bar (on property)
Business centre

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

Map
Costa Rica 4139, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, 1176
  • Palermo Soho
    4 min walk
  • Vinotinto Cocina Andante
    2 min walk
  • R. Scalabrini Ortiz Station
    14 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery)
    9 min drive

Room options

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Room (Baño fuera de la habitacion)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Buenos Aires

At Hotel Costa Rica you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Palermo Soho and within 30 minutes of Japanese Garden. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include free continental breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 3-property class Palermo hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from El Rosedal Park and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Recoleta Cemetery.

What's nearby

  • Palermo Soho - 4 min walk
  • Recoleta Cemetery - 5 min drive
  • Colón Theatre - 6 min drive
  • Obelisco - 6 min drive
  • Palace of the Argentine National Congress - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Buenos Aires Corrientes Station - 4 min drive
  • R. Scalabrini Ortiz Station - 14 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saigon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Los Remanseros - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Amores Tintos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nieva en Cameros - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soler Vino y Pizza - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Costa Rica

Colonial Buenos Aires hotel in Palermo with free breakfast
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Hotel Costa Rica.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Buenos Aires hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1910
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
Hotel Costa Rica offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 0.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Costa Rica Buenos Aires
Hotel Costa Rica Buenos Aires
Hotel Costa Rica Hotel
Hotel Costa Rica Buenos Aires
Hotel Costa Rica Hotel Buenos Aires

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Costa Rica?

Hotel Costa Rica offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Costa Rica?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Costa Rica on 23 Dec 2024 start from NZ$115.51, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes Hotel Costa Rica a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Costa Rica.

Is Hotel Costa Rica family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Costa Rica is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Costa Rica serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Costa Rica?

No, Hotel Costa Rica does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Costa Rica?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Costa Rica?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Costa Rica Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 446 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a last minute booking after a flight was cancelled but the room has the shower openly a part of the bedroom, the toilet was in a cupboard under the staircase, it was dark, window to hallway and overall very tight. It was fine for one night only.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
We often stay in Palermo when we are in Buenos Aires and this is the first time we have stayed at hotel Costa Rica. It was just lovely. The design was amazing and the hotel has a great vibe with a lovely rooftop terrace. Owner was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette, Germantown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After reading a recent horrible review I thought that I had made a mistake booking a room at this hotel. I want to tell those who read reviews that the gentleman’s complaint was very unfair. The hotel is a gem if you like old time tradition. The pictures are true to reality, what you see is what you get. In my opinion it was beautiful. The coffee at the bar was delicious and I wish I had the time for an aperitif or glass of wine at the bar. Since this is a very unique and old building it is true that you may hear some noises from other guests but honestly it was no different than hearing the doors close in American hotels. If the pictures are appealing to you, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keep in mind this was and old house so hotel is kinda old. It was raining while I was there and the room I was had some leaks and immediately they upgraded my room. You have to understand the history of the building before comparing others but the staff response was always top class. Hotel is in Palermo area so you can walk everywhere with no issues. Small grocery stores are nearby so you can get your drinks to prep to go out and grab an Uber if you want. Dear fellow Americans: they offer American style breakfast but portions are normal 😄
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amir

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Terrible rooms. No noise isolation, I could hear every person walking by. Very old mattress, very painful to sleep on. Very dirty rooms - this place should not be named “Hotel” or even “Motel”. Expedia should do some due-deligant here - the whole add and photos are a complete lie!!! Shame on this place, we could not sleep for two nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lyneries

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hay que dejar la llave del cuarto siempre que sales. El aire no funciona Se escucha todo El inodoro y la ducha están juntos. Puedes ducharte mientras estás sentado.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the charm , the location , the stuff , the terrace, the lobby , the breakfast . The old doors can be noisy at times , specially at night .
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

tim

Very bad internet. Internet stopped working for two days. They told me it was the whole area but I asked their next door neighbor and the business across the street and they had internet. I had to change rooms three times. Very little hot water in all three rooms. Hot water would only last a couple of minutes and then get cold. Rain water making the floors slippery and dangerous. Not every room has a safe.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent price, good public transport, wonderful building
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff. Thank you Carlos ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is unique and in an amazing location! The courtyard is open to nature, which is lovely (you can get rained on though!). I loved this hotel and would absolutely stay here again. Polite and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast area us lovely. Very unique decor. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Luis, Alpharetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bathroom lacked privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked it a lot!
Very bohemian spot. Great access to restaurants and markets. Best part of stay was going to local grocery and picking up beer and wine and going to roof top terrace where we socialized with other guests. Staff wonderful and set us up for a very early airport trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, close to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalija, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic property , good for short stay. Quiet, safe. Pretty balcony on the hotel roof to relax with your drink after whole day of sightseeing. Staff was very kind and helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

This hotel had all the colonial attributes that I wanted
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Staff muy amable, buena ubicación del hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendi, Lauderdale

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023