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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.

S
Sam
From
Bahamas
great staff, fantastic restaurant, clean and comfortable room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews
Price from
US$164.16
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...

A
Andreas
From
Germany
comfortable beds! excellent shower AC + 2 Fans (didn't need them though) friendly staff quiet safe location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Price from
US$63.08
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.

J
Juan Carlos
From
United States
We liked it a lot because it was close to the places we wanted to visit, and also the hotel was very nice! The only thing that wasn't good was the pool, it was very cold.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 797 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.

D
Daniella
From
Israel
The best and safest area in san jose-
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Hotel in San José

Located in the exclusive commercial area of Avenida Escazú, a few steps from the Cima Hospital and only 1 Km from the Multiplaza Shopping Center and Itskatzú plaza.

F
Friso
From
Spain
Breakfast was great and service really good!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Price from
US$211.65
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.

M
Max
From
Germany
Everything good, as we expected.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$203
1 night, 2 adults

Taormina Hotel y Casino

Hotel in San José

Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, Taormina Hotel y Casino features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a spa and wellness centre.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$113.40
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.

Y
Yulmar
From
Spain
I like this hotel. They have a very good service and I liked their room. They have a very good space, very clean and very good staff. And also I love it a lot their location. I recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,961 reviews
Price from
US$105.97
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.

A
Anja
From
Serbia
Breakfast is outstanding 🇨🇷😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,207 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.

a
agnieszka
From
United Kingdom
central, great canteen and breakfast a simple no frills place, great to start your costa rica journey from! Really friendly helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,456 reviews
Price from
US$47.32
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in San José

  • Airport shuttle (free)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,562 reviews
    From US$139.59 per night
  • Airport shuttle (free)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews
    From US$92.84 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews
    From US$54.24 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
    From US$96.05 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,558 reviews
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,207 reviews
    From US$84.46 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
    From US$111.36 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,370 reviews
    From US$149.16 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,854 reviews
    From US$88.03 per night

Most booked hotels in San José and surroundings in the past month

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,854 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,246 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,087 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,961 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 777 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,370 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,562 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,707 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in San José

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,558 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,456 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of San José

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 976 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 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

    Apartaestudio La Capital is located in San José, 3.4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 4.9 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, as well as 7.9 km from Parque Diversiones.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    Located 49 km from Poas National Park, 3.4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 4.9 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, #5 Apartaestudio la capital provides accommodation set in San José.

    From US$53.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Apartaestudios La capital is set in San José. It is located 49 km from Poas National Park and provides full-day security.

    From US$87.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

    Located in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park and 3.4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Apartaestudios la capital offers air conditioning.

    From US$74.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 34 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

Best hotels with breakfast in San José and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 788 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$159.33 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,961 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$115.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,456 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$54.24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,246 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, 617 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, 1,515 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$88.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 870 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 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,043 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

Budget hotels in San José and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 352 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$55.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,279 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$84.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 119 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 5.2
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 73 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, 1,854 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$88.03 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 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, 3,125 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$127.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,825 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

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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$169.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 617 reviews
    Liked it so much, i stayed at it at the beginning and end of trip to Costa Rica. Liked the mix of contempoary, tradtional and urban styles. Lots of ecletic furniture and decorative objects in the warehouse style reception area. Bedroom modern and simply sophisticated. Hotel situated in central area and good for visiting museums, theatre and churches. Lovely roof top terrace garden with bar and restaurant, had great meal and cocktail. Good breakfast buffet selection
    Guest review by
    Moira
    United Kingdom
  • From US$176.17 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews
    Second stay here - perfect for a night (or more) when getting into Costa Rica and having an early transfer the next day. The pool area is gorgeous, staff are great and a lot of the shuttles pick up directly from here. Near lots of good restaurants if you want a change from the hotel one. Comfy beds, take away brekkie. Can't complain!
    Guest review by
    Charlotte Pink
    United Kingdom
  • From US$127.13 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,125 reviews
    Stayed at the Sleep Inn for one night before joining a tour group. The Hotel is centrally located and walkable for sightseeing in downtown San Jose and the rooms are clean and tastefully decorated. Happy we chose this hotel among all the others.
    Guest review by
    BarCol19
    Canada
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
    Super friendly staff. Very helpful!! Breakfast was great. Location is safe and in a good area to shop. Bus station in front of the hotel to go downtown. I stayed for four nights!
    Guest review by
    Christoph
    Canada
  • From US$90.51 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,537 reviews
    Half way between the SJO airport and downtown San Jose, Costa Rica.
    Guest review by
    Roman Kurowski
    United States