This recently renovated old factory offers this petite quiet place. A small “great” bedroom at the heart of the city. One comfortable bed, a microwave, mini fridge and sink as part of a very quiet main room. Why quiet? Because is on a first floor, below a large metal and concrete structure. Just steps away from Central Avenue with a small patio terrace. National Museum and Jade are both across the street. The space Nice bedroom, a great option for a couple or a lonely traveler. 1 room with 1 full bed. Quiet and small with space to use computer. Fast internet and peaceful terrace in our beautiful patio. Guest access No parking on premises, there are several Private Parking lots less than 2 block away. You can walk to supermarkets, bakery, restaurants, pharmacy, and several shop. Other things to note Please enjoy our patio, reading areas, chill out desck with views of the Museums and the Plaza de la Democracia. Has great internet service and a nice patio.

## The Space

This recently renovated former factory offers a small, peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. The cozy bedroom includes one comfortable full bed, a microwave, a mini fridge, and a sink within a quiet main room. The location on the first floor beneath a large metal and concrete structure helps ensure a tranquil atmosphere.

Just steps from Central Avenue, the unit features a small patio terrace. The National Museum and Jade Museum are conveniently located directly across the street.

## Accommodation

- One room with a full bed, ideal for a couple or solo traveler  
- Quiet and compact space with room to work on a computer  
- High-speed internet access  
- Peaceful terrace overlooking a beautiful patio  

## Location and Access

- No parking available on the premises  
- Multiple private parking lots within two blocks  
- Walking distance to supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants, pharmacies, and various shops  

## Amenities and Additional Features

- Access to a shared patio with reading areas  
- Chill-out desk offering views of the museums and Plaza de la Democracia  
- Reliable internet service and a pleasant outdoor space for relaxation

A small “great” bedroom at the heart of the city. One comfortable bed,  a micr...

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SMALL BUSINESS ROOM IN THE HEART OF SAN JOSÉ - Lofts for Rent in San José, San Jose, Costa Rica

Poor communicator and slow to zero response. Wasted a lot of my time while on vacation. Beware that you will likely get a poor response, if any at all, when you reach out to the host.

Aprecio mucho su comentario. Sin embargo, le recuerdo que estamos en Costa Rica, donde el idioma oficial es el español. En este caso, podría decirse que hubo una falta de comunicación de su parte, ya que no habla español, y su comentario no cumple con lo esperado.

Super centrally located in walking distance of everything downtown San Jose. Room has everything you need, I would have preferred a bit more privacy as the glass doors and walls were very thin it was very noisy.

Very nice airbnb for a short stay in San José. Pretty garden area in the middle of the city center. Very safe with 24/7 reception. The only things we didn‘t like: The apartment is very small with no space to put luggage. Also it is quite noisy due to thin walls and windows. Overall we would book it again!

Very nice and centrally- close to everything. Recommended

Muy bonito y céntrico, cerca de todo. Recomendado

Hard to fins the place and the host didn’t respond, we asked people in street till we found someone know the place because I’ll the features around it disappeared

A good Airbnb to stay in after a long flight. Building is secure and front desk is extremely helpful!

The room is comfortable and simple, inexpensive.

La habitación es cómoda y sencilla, es económico.

Perfect spot for a short stay in San Jose. Attractive, contemporary complex and studio and nice and quiet given central location. Really handy for restaurants, amenities and cultural attractions.

Location was well. Check-in and out was easy as there is always someone at the reception. It was clean. bathroom could use an update.

On site they are quite friendly, the rooms are comfortable and the common areas beautiful.

En el lugar son bastante amables, las habitaciones son cómodas y las áreas comunes preciosas.

Centrally located in downtown San Jose. I was traveling alone so security was important and I felt very safe. The courtyard was amazing and there is always someone at the desk to help with everything you need. My unit was clean and host was super responsive. I would stay here again 100%

I felt safe staying at Cando and confiable as well.

Amazing place in the most vibrant and exciting part of San Jose - walkable to everything

Nice private and secure place to stay. A very confortable stay, thank you! The hosts were alway very helpful and friendly.

The front desk wend beyond her duties. I forgot her name but she always was able to fix all my request. She was awesome 👏👏👏👏

Perfect for a 1-night stay. In a central and walkable neighborhood with food and shopping options and was easy to find.

The garden is very beautiful, it's like being in the nature in the middle of the city. The place was very clean and the staff very friendly! The neighborhood is not anything special but it is central which is convenient.

Very good stay. The place is quiet and pleasant.

Muy buena estancia. El lugar es tranquilo y agradable.

We stayed only one night but check-in was very easy and the room was comfortable

Nos quedamos solo una noche pero la llegada fue muy facil y la habitacion comoda

Amazing location. Three blocks away from everything. On the outside it looks like a very normal building, but when you enter the garden it is beautiful. The room is clean and comfortable, with a small refrigerator, microwave, bar, large bathroom and TV with Netflix and YouTube included. And well, the attention and talk. The three people who are at the reception (by shifts), very friendly. But definitely the one at night (I don't remember his name) takes the prize because he gave us a very pleasant conversation. I highly recommend the place if you are looking to tour downtown San Jose and use it to rest. :)

Increíble ubicación. A tres cuadras de todo. Por fuera parece un edificio muy normal, pero al entrar el jardín es precioso. La habitación limpia y cómoda, con pequeño refri, microondas, barra, baño amplio y tv con Netflix y YouTube incluido. Y bueno, de la atención ni hablar. Las tres personas que están en recepción (por turnos), muy amables. Pero definitivamente la de la noche (no recuerdo su nombre) se lleva el premio pues nos hizo una plática muy amena. Recomiendo ampliamente el lugar si lo que buscas es recorrer el centro de San José y usarlo para descansar. :)

Everything was perfect. We can highly recommend it

Perfect last minute booking for 1 night, clean, comfy apartment.

Nice simple little apartments, secure and clean. Very central.

Very nice. Great location, very clean, cute and comfortable room. Everything we needed and would want in our stay. Highly recommend. P.s, the reception was awesome when we were checking in!

Great location but the condo next to the reception is pretty noisy since the walls are very thin. I could hear conversations at the reception pretty easily. Also, my door didn’t lock.

It's a very nice place, and has everything you need for your stay. Everything is very clean and tidy, outside it has a very nice terrace.

Es un lugar muy bonito, tiene todo lo que necesitas para tu estancia. Todo está muy limpio y ordenado, afuera tiene una terraza muy linda.

Great place, located in downtown San Jose and close to everything. Modern, clean, green, and very quiet.

Excelente lugar, ubicado en el centro de San José y cerca de todo. Moderno, limpio, verde y muy tranquilo.

Lovely rooms in a quiet area. The staff was very friendly :)

Nice and central place to stay if you’re jet lagged, very good communication.

we just stayed one night there but it was really nice. Very quiet place in town and the secret garden is perfect to chill 👌🏼

Everything was good so far. We liked it. Great that there was a key card to get into the door quickly. A basic place to stay with 24/7 security.

War alles soweit gut. Uns hat es gefallen. Toll das es eine Key card gab um schnell in die Tür herein zu kommen. Eine Basic Unterkunft mit 24/7 Wachdienst.

It's a pretty nice place, however we find trash in some past guest cabinets. Check your rooms before you settle in

Es un lugar bastante agradable, sin embargo encontramos basura en algunos gabinetes de huéspedes pasados. Revisen sus habitaciones antes de instalarse

A place full of peace, a little paradise in the middle of the city, quite private rooms, 10/10 cleaning and a very friendly treatment, it's already 2 times that we go to this place and we are more and more in love ❤️

Un lugar lleno de paz, un pequeño paraíso en medio de la ciudad, habitaciones bastante privadas, limpieza 10/10 y un trato muy amable, ya son 2 veces que vamos a este lugar y cada vez quedamos más enamorados ❤️

The room was really nice and the bed really comfortable. The outdoor space is really beautiful. I was really jetlagged so I was really happy with the Netflix on the tv at 3 in the morning 😄. It is a really great place for the price. The only thing is that it is a little bit hard to find from the street because there is no sign. Furthermore would recommend and stay again :)

Calm oasis in a fast pace city. Aesthetic is on point 👌

Great place to stay, located at the end of one of the main streets. Right in the heart of San Jose. The rooms have everything you need. Will be back soon!

Place is great. Right in the center close to everything. I was planning to stay longer but I thought the room would have a kitchen as I like my cooking....

Perfect spot for a night in San José after a long flight. Clean, felt v safe and smooth check in, staff super helpful! Bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper.

This location located in a good spot near the city center and was a nice sanctuary inside the city, with many beautiful rooms and wonderful plants in the courtyard. The host was very accommodating to our entry time and treated us with exceptional quality. I would stay here again!

Very comfortable, clean and central. The internet is very fast!

Muy comodo, limpio y centrico. El internet muy rápido!

The place is very nice and has an excellent location. The staff is very nice and helpful, and we were cared for very well. Definitely recommend

El lugar es muy bonito y tiene una excelente ubicación. El personal es muy amable y servicial, nos atendieron muy bien. Definitivamente lo recomiendo

Cute area in a very central location of San Jose.The room was spacious enough for two. Walls are thin so conversations are heard easily - but for the price, this place is perfect for a quick stop in SJ! The reception is extremely helpful with recommendations too!

The room was very nice and a good location for the one night in San Jose. The common area was beautiful and full of plants. our room was right next to reception and the walls aren’t very sound proof but other than that, we had a good stay.

Muy lindo el lugar, sirve para lo que es.

Very nice and clean room, small but had everything you need. The location was perfect and we felt very safe.

Gem in the middle of downtown Jose. Very convenient location.

Very kind attention, privacy could be improved

Atención muy gentil, mejorable la privacidad

Cool little spot with really nice rooms - there’s a good restaurant in there too. Very nice hosts and everything we needed in the room!

Definitely a great location. Cafe restaurant and market just next door. I think is over prices for what you get. No supply of any kind when you move in at night. Not even drinking water. Kitchen utensils insufficient to do real cooking. No tv remote found. There is management staff but can’t speak any English. And help by text stopped after check in. Did not respond to my request to change reservations. J has to call them twice the last minute to make sure I have a place to stay.

Great little place, but any noise in the courtyard will be heard in the rooms.

Good room for good price in a good location.

Buena habitación por buen precio en bien ubicado.

We had a really nice & quiet stay at Candó, I recommend it! ☺️

I recommend 💯 the place. It's very nice, the people who attend are very friendly. It has all the biosafety measures, it looks very clean and organized and organized.

Recomiendo 💯 el lugar. Es muy bonito, la gente que atiende es muy amigable. Tiene todas las medidas de bioseguridad, se ve muy limpio y organizado.

Pros: -	Very quick and thorough responses to my messages. -	The place is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, just as the photographs depict. -	Rooms and general areas are clean and cozy. -	Gorgeous courtyard with cozy couches for people to enjoy. -	Easy access to the property with a badge you receive one checked in, and there’s also someone at the reception 24/7 which was also incredibly convenient. -	Staff was extremely friendly and nice. -	Free WiFi. -	Excellent location. Right in the heart of San Jose and within walking distance to all major landmarks. -	Easy to find, right across from the Jade museum. Super convenient! And there are a ton of supermarkets, stores, bars and restaurants around as well. -	I was very grateful and happy that the person answering my messages here was able to accommodate us, regardless of a very short notice on my end, and provide us with a last minute room for a lower rate when we ended up arriving to San Jose at 2AM due to a change in our original flight. THAT’S CUSTOMER SERVICE RIGHT THERE! We were worried we were going to have to maybe sleep in the San Jose airport upon arriving and were also scrambling around looking at various places that may or may not let us check in at 2AM. I also messaged Cando explaining the situation and asking if it’d be possible for us to get a room at 2AM. They kindly provided a room for us, regardless of our 2AM arrival, which was truly a life saver. Cons: Unfortunately there are four reasons I wasn't able to rate this place 5 stars (much as I wanted): -	It was impossible for us to sleep pass 7am-8am every morning we spent there (3) due to very loud noises/conversations happening in the court yard, either from the staff remembers (mainly), or guests, etc. During our second morning there, they had a crew come and pressure wash the courtyard very early in the morning (either 7am or 8am), which, once again, woke us up, not only due to the noise of the pressure washing, but also due to the members of that crew speaking to each other loudly right outside our room! It’s like they were totally oblivious to the fact that it was very early in the morning and that they were yelling at each other in front of a room with guests trying to sleep! I was pretty upset about it. It’s def. not an ideal situation for people on vacation trying to enjoy some peace, quiet and rest. Nobody on vacation appreciates being woken up every single day to loud noises, conversations, shuffling of furniture, etc. etc. We were quite disappointed an upset by this particular situation. -	The shower situation wasn't great; we couldn't take a warm shower. It was either scolding hot, or freezing. There was no way we could adjust the temperature of the water to just be in the middle, much as we both tried. This happened to us in BOTH rooms we stayed at. Also, there was virtually NO shower pressure. This caused me to take almost double the time taking a shower when washing my hair. -	Also, the way the showers are set up in both rooms we stayed at make a huge mess. The showers have a glass that covers just a portion of the shower, so inevitably we ended up making a royal mess of water all over the entire bathroom every single time we took a shower. It was a real pain in the butt also to try and avoid tracking that water all over the room. -	Although I know Cando doesn’t necessarily have control over this particular point, there were a number of very rude and obnoxious guests (Admittedly Americans). We had some people next door to us BLARING music at 12 in the morning one day! We went to the reception immediately, complained to the person there, and he had to call the room to let them know to turn the music down. We also witnessed in two occasions while we were in the courtyard that people staying in rooms located at the ground level, came out of their rooms to let the people directly above them know that they were making too much loud noise. Despite these 4 complaints, I’d def. stay in Cando Living again if I ever returned to San Jose. Overall, we were very pleased with this place and the customer service provided, which is why I give them a four star rating.

Cando is a great place at a convenient location. The front desk is very responsive.The place is clean. Good value for what you pay for. The one downsideI noticedis that the walls are too thin between the units, I could hear my neighbors' conversation as if we were in the same unit/room, and they were not loud as qell.

The host was so cool!! And very helpful when we were trying to locate the place!

Very good place, comfortable, clean, good reception, peace. Super recommended.

Muy buen lugar, cómodo, limpio, buena recepción, paz. Súper recomendable.

Amazing location, super convenient , will definitely stay again.  We arrived at 2am and someone was there to help and made us feel safe. The door lock is tricky at first but someone is always there if you need help.

Excellent location. Only complaint is being next to reception is loud. I sleep fairly deeply so more of an annoyance during the morning when relaxing in bed. Could be an issue for others

Small bedroom with a very beautiful garden located in the city center. The staff is very friendly and ready to help you.

Petite chambre avec un tres beau jardin situé dans le centre ville. Le personnel est très accueillant et prêt à vous aidez.

Very small apartment very useful in downtown San Jose, the interior courtyard is beautiful, the place is very well decorated and very peaceful. The walls are very poorly soundproofed, it can bother when you're tired and want to sleep early, but this apartment was ideal for us passing through San Jose just before a stay in the west of the country. Very beautiful and cheap, I would go back there!

Tout petit appartement très utile dans le centre ville de San Jose, la cours intérieure est magnifique, l’endroit est très bien décoré et très paisible. Les murs sont très mal insonorisés, ça peut déranger quand tu es fatigué et que tu veux dormir tôt, mais cet appartement a été l’idéal pour nous qui passions par San Jose juste avant un séjour dans l’ouest du pays. Très beau et pas cher, j’y retournerais!

This place was small and clean, we stayed in the Sarapqui room which was a good size  and value for our last night in Costa Rica and for one night in SJ. The best part is the little courtyard, it is quiet and peaceful and a little oasis from the bustling city street outside. We opted to forego finding a local pub to instead sit here with some beers on our last night of vacation. Would recommend.

Thi sis a very nice place, with staff available 24 hr/day. Beautiful central courtyard to sit and relax. Value for money and right downtown. Markets, buses right outside Everything was accurate and worked. Friendly staff.

Perfect location for museums and walking around downtown San Jose. It’s slightly hard to find but accurate directions were given upon booking. I had one night to see San Jose before moving on to other parts of Costa Rica, can’t imagine a better location for a short stay. It is a little rough right outside the entrance but I had no issues. Small grocery store super close that has anything you might need. Glad this is where I chose to stay!

Clean and modern place, TV and kitchen. Our first night was not bad but next to the reception so noisy. The receptionist Sophie was lovely with us, she even dried our things for us when we arrived in the evening. We were even able to stay an additional night thanks to the help of the manager without booking beforehand. Well located, nice and clean decor. Hot shower!!! We are delighted.

Endroit propre et moderne, télevision et cuisine. Notre première nuit était pas mal mais à coté de la réception donc bruyant. La réceptionniste Sophie a été adorable avec nous, elle nous a même sèché nos affaires quand nous sommes arrivés le soir. Nous avons même pu rester une nuit supplémentaire grace à l'aide du manager sans avoir booké au préalable. Endroit bien situé, déco sympa et épurée. Douche chaude!!! Nous somme enchantés.

The place is very nice, safe, nice and super conveniently located  for getting around San Jose. The staff is always available and friendly in their attention

El lugar es muy bonito, seguro, agradable y super bien ubicado  para moverse en San José. El personal siempre disponible y amable en su atención

We loved it, super central, just to get there we took Uber, outside of there everything was so close that you can walk without problems

Nos encantó, súper céntrico, solo para llegar tomamos Uber, fuera de ahí todo quedaba tan cerca que puedes caminar sin problemas

Could not be happier with the experience!!! In an absolutely perfect location and very accessible. I was frantic as I had another place fall through and Cando had my back in less then 5 minutes. Price was SOOOO RIGHT!!!

This places is good and well located in San Jose.

Carlosyou was a great guest! We enjoyed meeting you during the stay! He took great care of our guest house and kept everything very nice and clean!

It's a super cozy place, you don't expect it to be that wonderful when you're outside haha but when you walk through the door it's a different world, honestly. A space of nature at your fingertips, it makes you have a different experience. It wouldn't last to return to this wonderful place when I go to SJO

Es una lugar súper acogedor, no esperas que sea tan maravilloso cuando estás afuera jajaja pero al cruzar la puerta es otro mundo la verdad. Un espacio de naturaleza a tu alcance, te hace vivir una experiencia diferente. No duraría en regresar a este maravilloso lugar cuando vaya a SJO

This space is fabulous, I recommend it with confidence! It's a chingon place.

Este espacio está fabuloso, lo recomiendo con toda confianza. Es un lugar chingón.

An oasis in the middle of the city, is a little bit difficult to find it because doesn’t have a good sing to identify the Airbnb, the rooms are really confort and clean, I had a problem every time I try to lock the door but other than that, there is much to complain.

It is a very comfortable, pleasant, clean and well cared for place

Es un sitio muy cómodo, agradable, limpio y con buena atencion

Cando is a nice place clean and comfort. It is not harm difficult to find it from the airport but maybe needs a sign out of the door to help you in which building exactly is the property. As you get in you find what you expect from the descriptions and this is something that I do appreciate. Someone is always in the front desk and respond to your requests. The good location close to the city center is a strong advantage mostly because in surroundings paths is dangerous to walk after dark. Also, it allows you to visit your room as much as is needed.

Modern small apartment with everything you need, very good location that offers a quiet retreat in a hectic city. Communication was great, quick responses helpful at all times. We can highly recommend this apartment to anyone

Moderne kleine Wohnung mit allen was man braucht, sehr gute Lage die in einer hektischen Stadt einen ruhigen Rückzugsort bietet. Die Kommunikation war super, schnelle Antworten jederzeit hilfsbereit. Diese Wohnung können wir jeden nur empfehlen

I booked 3 nights however I was only able to stay for one night.   The entire property was very modern and unique.  Everything was clean and bright.  I had to request the refrigerator that was shown in the picture and that seemed like a HUGE request that required me to follow up on.   In the evening with the rain the room became warm and stuffy.  There is absolutely no ventilation.  I requested assistance and was told there were only 2 fans on property and they were being used by other guests.  I was told I could leave the front door open.  I refused of course for safety reasons.  I was also told, "We have had several guests and they never had a problem."  Sorry reading reviews of other rooms on the property, that's a lie.  I was later offered an upgraded room for $60 extra PER night.   That's ridiculous because that same room is on Airbnb for $60 total.  So I had no option but to end my stay early.  However, if it wasn't for that issue I would have loved to stay.  Prime location, friendly staff, and good communication.   I really appreciate the airport pickup service because I'm not sure I would have found the place.

Overall a good value for money in service.

En general una buena relación precio/calidad del servicio.

Leonardo was a great guest! We enjoyed his stay at Cando! He took great care of our apartament and kept everything very nice and clean! Welcome any time!!!

The place is very nice and has a super location in the center of San José, comfortable and safe; at the reception they were very kind.

El lugar es muy bonito y tiene una súper ubicación en el centro de San José, cómodo y seguro; en la recepción fueron muy amables.

a nice place in downtown San Jose, and very quiet

un lindo lugar en el centro de San Jose, y muy tranquilo

is a nice studio with easy access , near downtown , museums and parks  very good

es un estudio  agradable de fàcil acceso , cerca del centro , museos y parques  muy bueno