The only heavy rain we experienced was in San Jose - the day before our departure. We went out to sightsee anyway knowing how pleasant our room waiting for us was. Large room. comfy beds, TV, great shower, internet... If you don't mind a 10 minute walk from downtown through an interesting neighborhood, Casa 69 is perfect. My cab driver... more

I just got back from Costa Rica and spent the last night at Casa 69. It was really clean and comfortable and had all the American amenities. The bed was pretty great and I got a great night's sleep. The shower was also amazing. Kurt is a great owner and is really accomodating. Even though I forgot to secure my... more

We originally planned to stay in San Jose for two nights at the beginning of our trip and a last night before our early flight out. After hearing MANY negative things about the city, we opted to head an hour southeast to Orosi for the first couple days and didn't regret at all the missed days in San Jose. Parts... more

We stayed at Casa 69 for one night before our trip to Puerto Viejo and two more nights upon our return to San Jose. Casa 69 is really a gem! The previous reviewers were all correct regarding the beautiful design and landscaping of this little hotel, the cleanliness of the rooms as well as the great service by the staff... more

Pros: Friendly, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful staff. Tastefully decorated, clean, and bright rooms. Adorable courtyard setting for breakfast. Easy walking distance to downtown, but just far enough away from the fumes, crime, and noise. Cons: It's a bit hard for some taxi drivers to find. Then again, the average San Jose taxi driver has difficulty finding *anything*. Be patient and... more

It was quite a shock for the taxi to pull into this alley and stop at a place that looked nothing like a hotel, but once the gate was opened, it was like its own little oasis in the city. Beautifully landscaped and decorated, and wonderful hosts. The rooftop views were very pretty. We stayed here our first and last... more

Casa 69 is amazing, located in the worst part of Costa Rica. We arrived at the San Jose Airport and went straight to Casa 69, we only spent one night there but that was more than enough. We were extremely surprised that the hotel was located down a narrow street, alley sort-of, next to the Nicaraguan Embassy, with lots of... more

My wife and I stayed at Casa 69 on our way into and out of Costa Rica. It was a perfect place to be in the rather untidy chaos of San Jose. Don't let the razor wire topped exterior put you off. Inside it's spacious, cool, welcoming, and interestingly-decorated. Above all there are the marvellous hosts, Kurt and Jens. There's... more

Recently, I had the pleasure of staying at Casa 69 for five nights, and as a solo female traveler, I felt entirely safe and well-cared for. Kurt and the staff are marvelous hosts, and made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived until the moment I left. The staff provided invaluable assistance in arranging day trips into... more