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Sofia Apartments in Escalante, San Jose

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A staircase with a wooden handrail and black wrought iron balusters, leading to a landing with a glass ceiling and a painting on the wall.
A narrow corridor with a bed on the left and a kitchen area on the right.
A building with a large sign reading "SOFIA" and a blue awning.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with a laptop, and a view of the street outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to National Museum of Costa Rica

Popular amenities

  • Bar and lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Parking available
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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Calle 33 frente a la Intensa Rest. Sofia, Barrio Escalante, San José
  • Place, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with a red lamp, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

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

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

A tray with various food items including a bowl of mixed fruits, a stuffed tomato, two small patties, a chocolate dessert, and a sandwich.

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

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

A tray with various food items including a bowl of mixed fruits, a stuffed tomato, two small patties, a chocolate dessert, and a sandwich.

Economy Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A tray with various food items including a bowl of mixed fruits, a stuffed tomato, two small patties, a chocolate dessert, and a sandwich.

Junior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Centro Cultural de España and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Sabana Park. Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park are also within 10 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

9.0

Wonderful

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 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I was in San Jose for work for 3 weeks. The apartment was nice and comfortable, but seemed a little less new than the picture. I would have enjoyed having a table to eat/work at. However, the location is great, although a little noisy due to the busy street and train nearby. Also, the owner and the staff were amazing and very helpuful, especially the houskeeper Mary who was kind and kept the place clean. Overall a good experience and I recommend it.
Stayed 26 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
I booked this under the impression that there was air conditioning but there was not. There was only 1 fan for the 2 bedroom unit. Luckily it was cool enough that we were able to make it by wth the fan. There's train tracks nearby with lots of trains in the morning. We were able to coordinate a free parking spot which was around the corner from the building. There are a couple of dining options nearby. It was an okay experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024