Paseo Colón · San José · Since 1910
Live the Story. Stay Victorian.
A 1910 Victorian residence on Paseo Colón, restored as a boutique hotel in the heart of San José. Everyone is welcome here.
- Built in 1910 · French bahareque
- Front desk open 24 hours
- 700 m from La Sabana Park
Welcome
A House With a Story
Built in 1910 by the Catalan architect Luis Llach Llagostera, The Victorian is one of the grand early-century residences of Paseo Colón, the boulevard where San José's leading families built their homes.
Today its high ceilings, wooden floors and garden courtyard welcome travelers from around the world. Spend a night before your flight, or make it your base to discover the capital and the country.
More than a century on Paseo Colón.
Every guest, welcome.
Rooms & suites
Rooms With Character
Five room types, from the Deluxe Triple to the Master Suite. All with air conditioning, TV and hot water.
Up to 2 guests · 1 large bed
Master Suite
The signature room of the house
Up to 2 guests · 1 bed
Junior Suite
Warm wood and copper tones
Up to 2 guests · 1 queen bed
Deluxe Queen
Classic and crisp
Up to 2 guests · 1 queen bed
Deluxe Standard
Heritage wood, modern comfort
Up to 3 guests · 2 full beds
Deluxe Triple
Room for friends and family
The house
Everything Under One Old Roof
A boutique hotel with the services of a city hotel, run by a team that knows San José by heart.
24-hour front desk
Someone is always at the door, day and night.
Breakfast every morning
Served in the dining room of the old house.
Garden courtyard
A green, quiet pause in the middle of the city.
Restaurant & bar
Plates, coffee and cocktails without leaving the house.
Massage by reservation
Unwind after a flight or a long day of touring.
Tour desk & transfers
Day trips and airport rides arranged at reception.
Experiences
San José by Day. Costa Rica Beyond.
Our tour desk, in association with Del Valle Adventures, plans half- and full-day trips from the hotel door: volcanoes, hot springs, coffee farms, rivers and islands.
Location
The Heart of the Capital
Walk to La Sabana Park and the Costa Rican Art Museum, reach the Mercado Central and downtown in minutes, and be at the airport in about half an hour.
Everyone is welcome
A House Open to Every Traveler
Every person who walks through our door is equal and valued. We work every day to make The Victorian a place where everybody feels welcome, including our LGBTQ+ guests.
The Essential Hotel Group collection
Two Houses, One Way of Hosting
The Victorian is managed by Essential Hotel Group, together with Chirripó Art Hotel in the Talamanca Mountains. Pair a night in the capital with a mountain retreat about three hours south.
San José · Heritage city house
The Victorian
A 1910 residence on Paseo Colón, minutes from La Sabana and the city's museums.
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Chirripó Art Hotel
Eight art-inspired villas and suites by the Río Chirripó, at the foot of Costa Rica's highest peak.
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Your Room on Paseo Colón Awaits
Book direct for personal confirmation from our team and help with tours and transfers before you arrive.