Posada el Quijote
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Posada el Quijote is worth booking if you want a calm hillside base with views, a pool and helpful staff, and you are fine taking taxis into the centre. If you plan to explore downtown San José on foot every day, it is too far out.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This suits couples and families who prefer a quieter neighbourhood to a city-centre street. Family rooms and free parking are listed, which helps if you have a rental car. Guests also say staff help with local transport.
Skip it if you want to walk to museums and the cathedral. The main sights are well over an hour away on foot. Light sleepers should also note that some rooms pick up traffic noise.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Bello Horizonte, Escazú, which is the address given. The location score is 8.8. Guests describe a peaceful neighbourhood with views over the San José skyline and valley.
The distances to central sights are long. The Metropolitan Cathedral of San José is 5.5 km away (about 69 minutes on foot). The National Theatre of Costa Rica is 5.7 km (about 71 minutes) and the Museo Nacional de Costa Rica is 6.3 km (about 79 minutes). These are straight-line estimates. All three are far, so you will need public transport or a taxi.
Free parking makes driving an easy option. Ask the hotel about taxis, since guests say staff help arrange transport.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 1,325 reviews, third best among the 14 eligible hotels we compared. The views come up first: guests mention a panoramic outlook over the city and valley from the pool and from rooms. Service comes next, with a friendly team that gives a warm welcome.
The weak point is noise in some rooms. The neighbourhood is calm, but some guests mention traffic sounds and thin walls. Ask for a quieter room when you book.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
For 10 to 12 November 2026, two adults and one room, the reference price was €78.87 per night, about €158 for two nights. The sample median was €132.27, so this was about 40% below. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Novo (3 stars, 8.0), was €47.73 a night. Our Luxury pick, Studio Hotel Boutique (5 stars, 9.0), was €119.60. Posada el Quijote sits in between: €31 more than Novo for 0.8 points more in guest score, and €41 less than Studio for just 0.2 points less.
Listed facilities include an outdoor pool, garden, terrace, free Wi-Fi, free parking and family rooms. Breakfast styles listed are continental, vegetarian, vegan and American, but inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 14 eligible hotels in San José. Our Best Value pick balances guest score, number of reviews and price, so it is not the cheapest. Posada el Quijote scored well on all three: a high 8.8, a solid review count and a rate well below the median.
Its weakness, distance from downtown, is real. We kept it because the views, service and price make up for that if you are happy to ride in.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Ask whether your room has the valley view guests mention and whether it faces the road.
Confirm breakfast in your rate and plan how you will get to the centre each day. Budget for taxis if you will not drive.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Posada el Quijote close to downtown San José?
No. The cathedral, the National Theatre and the national museum are all between 5.5 and 6.3 km away, more than an hour on foot. Use public transport or a taxi.
Does Posada el Quijote have a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool is listed, and guests mention views over the city from it. Check opening times for your dates.
Is there parking at Posada el Quijote?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability when you book if you will arrive with a car.
Is Posada el Quijote quiet?
The neighbourhood is described as peaceful, but some rooms suffer from traffic sounds and thin walls. Request a quieter room.
How much does Posada el Quijote cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €78.87 per night for two adults. Check today's price for your dates.