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Grano de Oro Hotel

Hotel in San José

This luxurious hotel is located in San Jose City Centre and features an on-site gourmet restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Grano de Oro also offers massage services and a rooftop garden.

D
Dorothea
From
Germany
it is reallz close to everything. to Sabana Park and Rohrmoser and the city centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 555 reviews
Price from
US$193.23
1 night, 2 adults

Apartotel Don Francisco

Hotel in San José

Located in San José, within 49 km of Poas National Park and 8.2 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Apartotel Don Francisco provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

m
maika
From
Costa Rica
The staff and management were very helpful and friendly They made us feel at home
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Price from
US$57.82
1 night, 2 adults

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Hotel in San José

Set in a residential area, next to Costa Rica Country Club, Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio features 2 outdoor pools, a hot tub and gym. A free airport shuttle service is offered.

S
Saul
From
Venezuela
This is a very good option in what has become an expensive town to stay in. It offers the ample space of an airbnb and the front desk support of a hotel. The location is excellent for Escazu,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 810 reviews
Price from
US$110.20
1 night, 2 adults

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel

Hotel in San José

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel offers direct access to Cariari Golf Course and transportation to Juan Santamaría International Airport, which is 5 km away.

L
Lars Tue
From
Germany
Fantastic service, very clean, charming place with personality which makes you feel like you are in Costa Rica. A few hundred meters to a small center with a small supermarket and a handful of restaurants; we had Mexican which was nice. Solid breakfast included with fresh fruit, special made omelets, etc Our kid had birthday and the staff was so nice they had made a cake 🎂 which was a compliment from the house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hotel in San José

Pura vida (pure life) is the Costa Rican motto for embracing all the magic life has to offer.

d
deborah
From
United Kingdom
The staff were super helpful Location is good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
US$203
1 night, 2 adults

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Hotel in San José

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in San José. This 3-star hotel offers a casino.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$128.74
1 night, 2 adults

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel in San José

Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, Urban Green Hotel & Suites features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a casino.

D
Dita
From
Czech Republic
The hotel saved me after booking.com had lost my reservation in another hotel. My room didn't have windows but during my stay, I used to leave for trips early in the morning and return back in the evening. Actually, the absence of windows made it a very quiet room. The staff was very friendly, helpful and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,920 reviews
Price from
US$113.08
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel in San José

Set in San José, 250 metres from National Theatre of Costa Rica, Hotel Cultura Plaza features a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

t
travel bug
From
Canada
Clean, quiet, located 2 minute walk to gold museum. Helpful, staff. About 2.5k directly down central street to Sabana park which is excellent for running or walks. Grocery store half a block away. Several choices for breakfast. Bus from airport is $2. Downtown bus station is a 10 minute walk. Catch the bus from the front of the international airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,215 reviews
Price from
US$115.39
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Aranjuez

Hotel in San José

Hotel Aranjuez is an eco-friendly bed and breakfast hotel, hosted in five wooden houses built in the 30’s.

K
KELLY
From
United Kingdom
The staff were so friendly and helpful and the breakfast was outstanding! The restaurant right next door is the best place i have ever dined in. The dishes were inspired by the owner and I recommend eating at the bar and chatting to him , as he is a food genius!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,205 reviews
Price from
US$74.74
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Novo

Hotel in San José

Offering a restaurant, Hotel Novo is located in San José City Centre, just a 10-minute walk from the National Theatre. It features free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

V
Veronika
From
Slovakia
Good location, clean, friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,460 reviews
Price from
US$47.32
1 night, 2 adults
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Best hotels with breakfast in San José and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 785 reviews

    Located in the heart of San José, surrounded by national museums, plazas and walking boulevards, the venue is within walking distance to the main cultural and tourist attractions.

    From US$231.54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,916 reviews

    Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, Urban Green Hotel & Suites features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a casino.

    From US$136.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,460 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Hotel Novo is located in San José City Centre, just a 10-minute walk from the National Theatre. It features free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$59.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,215 reviews

    Set in San José, 250 metres from National Theatre of Costa Rica, Hotel Cultura Plaza features a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From US$113 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 626 reviews

    Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center is located in the heart of San José and 100 metres from Costa Rica’s National Theatre and Plaza de la Cultura.

    From US$169.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,510 reviews

    Featuring neo-colonial architecture, a terrace, garden and swimming pool, Hotel Colonial is located 600 metres from San José main square and 5 minutes’ walk from the National Museum.

    From US$122.38 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 859 reviews

    Situated in San José, 50 km from Poas National Park, Hostel Shakti features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$40.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,041 reviews

    Located in the centre of San José, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers modern rooms with air conditioning. It features a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, a gym and a restaurant.

    From US$129.95 per night

Hotels located in the centre of San José

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

    Situated within 46 km of Poas National Park and 3.6 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, SJO Oasis Hostel in San José features a bar and rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$129.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 969 reviews

    Set within 3 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 4.4 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Hotel La Castella provides rooms in San José. This 1-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$31.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.5
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Hostal del Este Santa Fe is located in San José, 5.2 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 8.2 km from Parque Diversiones.

    From US$72.32 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Located 3.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 4.9 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 7.9 km from Parque Diversiones, Apartaestudio la capital provides accommodation situated in San José.

    From US$55.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Located in San José, 3.4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 4.9 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, APARTAMENTO LA CAPITAL offers air conditioning.

    From US$74.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

    Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park and 3.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Apartaestudios La capital offers air conditioning.

    From US$52.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Set in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park and 3.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Apartaestudios La capital offers air conditioning.

    From US$52.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

    Offering inner courtyard views, 935 Lodge San José is an accommodation set in San José, 4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 5.4 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

    From US$62.15 per night

Budget hotels in San José and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,276 reviews

    Hotel Maragato is located in San José's town centre and features an on-site restaurant, Free WiFi access and a tour desk.

    From US$79.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

    Located in San José, San Jose Downtown Suites is a recently renovated accommodation, 49 km from Poas National Park and 3.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

    From US$56.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    Set in San José, within 3.2 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 4.7 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, La Fortuna Roja offers free WiFi.

    From US$39.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,863 reviews

    Located in the centre of San José, Fleur de Lys offers individually decorated rooms set in a Victorian mansion. It features an attractive terrace, gardens and a restaurant.

    From US$96.62 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

    Set in San José, 4.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Hostel Casa Ridgway offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    From US$50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,141 reviews

    Offering a casino, gym and free WiFi zone, this modern Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is situated opposite España Park and the Modern Art Museum.

    From US$116.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,816 reviews

    In Central Avenue Cando Living provides apartments. Fully equipped with towels and toiletries. National Museum are across the street and National Theatre of Costa Rica is 600 metres from Cando Living.

    From US$67.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 760 reviews

    Set in the traditional Barrio Amon neighbourhood of San Jose, Hotel Santo Tomas offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, surrounded by colourful flowers all year round.

    From US$114.86 per night

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What guests said about San José:

  • 10.0

    Vibrant busy city with lots of interesting things to see and...

    Vibrant busy city with lots of interesting things to see and do. Name a brand and you can find it in the stores although it may be a bit on the pricey side. The one thing that struck us almost immediately was how clean things are, and the people are warm, welcoming and patient with us folks who can barely speak Spanish.
    Guest review by
    David
    Barbados
  • 10.0

    Excellent port of entry to visit lots of Costa Rican gems!

    Excellent port of entry to visit lots of Costa Rican gems! Whether you are looking for adventure or chill beach vibes, this is the place with lots of access to tours from the city. And the city itself has a very robust historical, art and cultural experiences. Would recommend. Predominantly Spanish speaking, but lots of nationals will speak some English! So language barrier isn't a huge concern.
    Guest review by
    Julene
    Jamaica
  • 4.0

    We spent the first and last night of our trip to Costa Rica...

    We spent the first and last night of our trip to Costa Rica in San José, but in retrospect, that was one night too many. Due to the traffic chaos, it simply takes too long to get to the hotels in San José, so you lose the desire to really explore the city.
    Guest review by
    Robert
    Germany
  • 6.0

    San Jose is a patchwork of beautiful sites amidst a chaotic...

    San Jose is a patchwork of beautiful sites amidst a chaotic mess of traffic-riddled highways. We didn't really stay long enough to give it an accurate review, but our short stay was not encouraging. We spent most of our time in Costa Rica on the Pacific Coast, which was quite pleasant.
    Guest review by
    Joshua
    United States
  • 8.0

    In general the city hasn't much to it - the best part is...

    In general the city hasn't much to it - the best part is getting out on tours to see some nature! Traffic is also terrible at peak times, sometimes tripling the time is takes to get somewhere. Overall I had an enjoyable experience, but was reliant on tours, organised activities, extensive research on restaurants and Uber to get around.
    Guest review by
    Karen
    Ireland
  • 4.0

    As much as we like the hotel we we're impressed with the...

    As much as we like the hotel we we're impressed with the city It was dirty, sad and unpleasant city while la fortuna is exact opposite I hope they work in San Jose and improve the city. It really could attack people if this city will clean up with some good parks and development Good luck
    Guest review by
    Monir
    Argentina

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  • From US$62.15 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,063 reviews
    This is a lovely authentic old colonial family house converted to a hotel..It's excellent value for money. The staff & owner are very friendly & go out of their way for their clients.The breakfast is light & very nice. The hotel is very close to lots of lovely outdoor restaurants & coffee shops in Escalante, one of the best areas in downtown San Jose, so it's worth checking out. All in all, this hotel is excellent value & we will certainly book it again upon our return.
    Guest review by
    Anthony
    United Kingdom
  • From US$44.07 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,000 reviews
    It is a wonderful small hotel conveniently located in downtown San Jose, at a walking distance from everything you likely want to see in the capital, with good restaurants nearby. It is very safe, open 24 h, well taken care of, with a very pleasant, relaxing, friendly atmosphere. A great base to explore San Jose and have tours around. You can always expect help and good advice at this place. Strongly recommended.
    Guest review by
    Sergey
    United States
  • From US$143.92 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,104 reviews
    The hotel was what you would expect from a Hilton hotel - friendly, efficient staff, good facilities, comfortable bed. Location was good for us - fairly close to the airport and only a 15-minute taxi ride to the centre of San Jose. Pool and pool area were very nice, spacious and not crowded. Buffet breakfast was excellent, so many options, wish we'd had more than one opportunity to sample it!
    Guest review by
    Doug
    United Kingdom
  • From US$190 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,822 reviews
    A nice find in a good area of San Jose, only a 30 minute drive from the airport. It has a really nice vibe with lots of original art on display on every floor - a genuine boutique hotel. Decent breakfast, a Pool on the 3rd floor - nice to catch the sunset. Tea & coffee available at all times. Safe underground car park. Near to a wide variety of restaurants and shops in Santa Ana
    Guest review by
    Richard
    United Kingdom
  • From US$153.34 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviews
    Great apartment in a great location. It was our first stop in Costa Rica and we can recommend this place to all tourists who arrive to the country. Plenty of bars, restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood (within 5 minutes walk) in a safe area. It is a 30 minutes walk to the downtown. Apartment and the building are new. Easy to get there by taxi from the airport.
    Guest review by
    Bernhard
    Germany