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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.

B
Bernhard
From
Monaco
Beautiful place close to downtown (about a 45 minute walk). We booked to stay the last two nights before leaving Costa Rica. Very friendly staff, had one excellent dinner at the restaurant. Nice room with everything you need. Free parking just across the street.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 554 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, 815 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.

J
Joanne
From
United Kingdom
We had a delayed flight and they waited for us to arrive which was late. Very welcoming and great service. The breakfast was outstanding and the view for this was so peaceful and beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 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.

J
Jorge
From
Qatar
All brand new. Staff was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$127.10
1 night, 2 adults

Viajero San José Hostel

Hotel in San José

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant & Bar. The property offers Roof top Activities center, Wellness, and Pub Crawl also a trendy Co-Work space.

J
James
From
United Kingdom
I really liked how clean and well maintained the property is. The rooftop terrace is excellent value, a perfect spot to relax and take in the beautiful views of the neighborhood. The service was also outstanding; the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. I arrived just in time for the meet-and-drink event, which was a brilliant opportunity to socialise with other travellers. I even met a few people heading to the same destinations as me, which worked out perfectly for sharing rides.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Price from
US$29.70
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.

O
Oliver
From
Switzerland
Very special place! Super friendly staff, interesting interior design.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,895 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, 2,213 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
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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, 2,538 reviews
From US$215.01 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,060 reviews
From US$119.80 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews
From US$91.35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 877 reviews
From US$54.24 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
From US$110.74 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,566 reviews
From US$177.13 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
From US$143.62 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,205 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, 386 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, 2,213 reviews
From US$131.26 per night

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Budget hotels in San José and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 49 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 3.5
Poor - What previous guests thought, 24 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, 70 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 35 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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 28 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Featuring city views, Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace, around 4.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan...

From US$56.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 346 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,274 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

Best hotels with breakfast in San José and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 781 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$158.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,881 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, 2,453 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$61.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,206 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$131.26 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$180.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,505 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$101.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 857 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, 1,041 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 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 972 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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 82 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, 22 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.

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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 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 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews

Offering free WiFi, Hotel Latino offers accommodation in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park and 2.9 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

From US$20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set 3.2 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 4.7 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 7.6 km from Parque Diversiones, Beautiful Apartment San Jose Downtown 5 offers accommodation located in San...

From US$62.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Set 3.2 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 4.7 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 7.6 km from Parque Diversiones, Beautiful Apartment San Jose Downtown 6 offers accommodation located in San...

From US$32.77 per night

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What guests said about San José:

10

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

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$66.67 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$215.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,523 reviews
A good four star hotel with everything you expect. We stayed here before and the standard rooms are spacious and well appointed. This time, we were bumped to a suite which was very comfortable. The lounge area is big and comfortable. The bar is good with meals at reasonable prices. The garden and pool area is very pretty. It's a little way out of the centre of San Jose, but very convenient for the airport, with a free bookable shuttle.
Guest review by
David
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,181 reviews
We enjoyed everything at the hotel. The staff was exceptional. Always willing to help and accommodate our needs. The suite was just as comfortable as can be. The layout of the room was wonderful. Just really enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was great. We don't have any complaints. We come to San Jose area a lot so we will be staying again!
Guest review by
Ranzel
United States
From US$371.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 529 reviews
Hotel is very new. Very well located. In front of a park New moder. People is very friendly like in all Costa Rica experience we had. Good also for business Room is clean and modern Great place to stay in San Jose
Guest review by
Fabio
Brazil
From US$91.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 465 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