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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.

E
Emilia
From
Spain
Beautiful hotel and excellent service. Loved the interior design and breakfast in the patio
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 560 reviews
Price from
US$214.70
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...

J
Janet
From
Canada
Good location for us, and good value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 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
Samuel
From
Indonesia
Everything! We could not be happier with staying here for the end of your trip in Costa Rica, the rooms are perfectly fitted with everything you need and the staff are great !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 813 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, 216 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.

B
BAM
From
Netherlands
Perfect. Everything. Service, breakfast all great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 121 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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 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, 14 reviews
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, 2,874 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.

R
Rigoberto
From
Mexico
The location was excellent! The staff was very kind. Even when we left the hotel at 6 AM, they gave us something to eat (it was the included breakfast, but it officially started at 7 AM). The sandwiches were not that good, but the attention was good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,185 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.

R
Ray
From
Australia
A stunningly beautiful hotel, extending over three or four adjoining properties. You have to admire the brilliant and bizarre artworks here, there and everywhere, the fantastic breakfast (with a staff member to cook eggs any way you want in addition to the standard fare), and the really comfortable room (I had one on the courtyard). A perfect sitting room and free coffee available all day meant I had the most relaxing time ever in a hotel. A beautiful (if expensive) restaurant next door (but with a Spanish restaurant alternative just 50 metres away. And there's a cinema just down the road.
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
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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, 2,515 reviews
From US$230.40 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,068 reviews
From US$94.58 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 461 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, 883 reviews
From US$54.24 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 187 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, 2,564 reviews
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
From US$148.88 per night
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, 390 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, 2,185 reviews
From US$147.77 per night

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Hotels located in the centre of San José

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 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 971 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 3.4
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, 83 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 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 43 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

Best hotels with breakfast in San José and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 774 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$174.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,874 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, 2,444 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,185 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$147.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 625 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, 1,499 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$171.76 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, 1,039 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 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, 345 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, 1,268 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, 127 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, 1,869 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$90.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,148 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$106.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,808 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

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$48.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,175 reviews
The hotel has nearby restaurants and small markets where you can find affordable food and other items. It is easy to get to. It is not located in downtown San Jose, but I did not mind that. I felt safe at all times. The place has great staff. Breakfast was pinto and eggs, fruit, and coffee (food). The building has wooden floor and stairs, so you may hear some noise (people walking), but nothing out of control.
Guest review by
Luz
Panama
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 998 reviews
Spent one night in San Jose as my flight arrived in the evening. The hotel is located downtown and was a short walk from the bus station upon arrival and back to get a bus to my destination in the morning. The room reasonably priced, clean and the street noise wasn't too bad (no issues sleeping) given that it is located in the centre of a major city. I'll stay again if I ever need to spend a night in San Jose.
Guest review by
Korey
Canada
From US$114.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews
The hotel is a beautiful old building very close to the centre of San Jose. There are good restaurants and bars close by. I read previous reviews worrying about the area but in our view it felt very safe and comfortable. The hotel was very clean and we had a lovely room with balcony. Good breakfast and helpful staff
Guest review by
Alan
United Kingdom
From US$190 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,811 reviews
I live in Costa Rica and stay at Studio Hotel quite often on trips to San Jose. I have a "favourite room" at the hotel - I requested it once earlier in the year. I didn't request it this time, nevertheless they put me in that room. That kind of attention to detail is why I stay. They are always right on top of it.
Guest review by
sarah
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Safe area in San José. You have a private parking possibility if you tell the hotel in advance. Good to stay after your long flight because it’s near the airport (15 min drive)
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Anonymous
Austria