I stayed for a week staff was great, free breakfast, clean rooms, the train is loud if you can get past that I think you will enjoy experience More

Freindly staff and clean rooms. Have seen some of the other places and by far for the money the Amistad is the place to stay. More

a tough call. staff is helpful, and some rooms are pleasant, but you are right on the train tracks and you will be washing the mildew from every ounce of clothing you bring with you. try someplace else. i have heard rooms at little havana are more pleasant. More

Good food, nice breakfast way too noisy to sleep, even in the back of the hotel If you need a decent sleep, skip this one More

La Amistad is a comfortable hotel located on the outer edge of the downtown area. It is a short cab ride away from Barrio Amon and the downtown craziness, but lies in a much quieter area with small cafes, sodas and pharmacies nearby. The rooms are not fancy but are clean and have excellent beds and free calls to anywhere... More

During September 5-28, 2011 I lodged my third time at the La Amistad and as in the two previous visits, especially enjoyed the attentive and helpful staff. A day's interactions with the staff begin at breakfast when individual orders are taken and end in the evening when a "goodnight" is bid to the person who happens to be on the... More

My fiance and I stayed here for a total of 3 nights while in Costa Rica on our honeymoon this September. The short story: its a very nice, comfortable place to stay at a very affordable price. I highly recommend it! Heres the long story. Back in mid 2008 I stayed here several nights with a large group while on... More

Stayed in a studio room with jacuzzi, living room and king sized bed for around 89 / night + tax. Nice quiet place, lots of stairs though to get to certain rooms -- the hotel is a remodeled mansion so it has many levels. Great bar/lounge, laid back and elegant. No "questionable" people at the bar or in the restaurant... More

Took a trip to San Jose for my birthday and this is my second time stayed here and had a good time. This place is alot smaller then places i normally stay but is in a good location expect when the train goes by but the room you have can make a great diffence in the noise. The staff is... More