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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.

G
George
From
United States
Hotel was a European oasis with lovely Christmas decoration within San Jose. Restaurant was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 556 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...

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, 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.

E
Ellen
From
Brazil
We stayed at Apart Hotel Villas del Río and really enjoyed it. The apartments are spacious, airy, and very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent, with plenty of variety and fresh options. What really stood out was the staff — everyone was super friendly and always greeted us with a smile, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend if you’re staying in San José!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 803 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, 212 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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$203
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.

M
Marius
From
Australia
Nicer stay than by stadium area. More shops and comfortable hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,942 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.

Y
Yvonne
From
Ireland
Everything, the location was perfect in the center of everything. The staff were exceptional, their service was fantastic. Could not fault this hotel at all. Was sufficient for our needs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,227 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.

L
Lindsey
From
United States
Very charming hotel, rich in culture and history, the lots of art on display throughout the building. Front desk staff were very helpful and bilingual. Our room was clean and cozy. The restaurant attached to the hotel was also exceptional. We would definitely stay here again!
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.

C
Christian
From
Denmark
Very central location, a little noisy, there are many buses in the street. But overall a great place. Very friendly staff and excellent breakfast. They a have a great taxi contact that helped us out several times in San Jose.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,451 reviews
Price from
US$47.32
1 night, 2 adults

Posada el Quijote

Hotel in San José

Posada el Quijote is located in San José and housed in a colonial-style building. It has a spacious garden, free Wi-Fi access and a snack bar.

F
Fabiola
From
Uruguay
Great view of the city of San José
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,403 reviews
Price from
US$75
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$99 per night
  • Airport shuttle (free)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,040 reviews
    From US$90.29 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 591 reviews
    From US$45.20 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 473 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, 859 reviews
    From US$54.24 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 171 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
    From US$230.80 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$96.02 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, 2,227 reviews
    From US$119.96 per night

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

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,451 reviews

Budget hotels in San José and nearby

  • 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 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, 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 8.9
    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 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 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 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 351 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, 1,273 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

Best hotels with breakfast in San José and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 787 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$133.51 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,942 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, 2,451 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$58.76 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,227 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$119.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 616 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$158.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,507 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 867 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, 1,047 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 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 36 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 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 41 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 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Lolas Hostal Hab. Doble (baño privado) offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a patio, around 3.9 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.

    From US$40.68 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 5.0
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 3 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

    Beautiful Apartment San Jose Downtown is located in San José, 3.2 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 4.7 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, as well as 7.6 km from Parque Diversiones.

    From US$33.90 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$58.76 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,451 reviews
    To start off I thought the value was exceptional. It worked out at about £28UK pounds. This was obviously for two people and it included breakfast. This was used as a stop gap for a late night flight to San Jose , our holiday pretty much started after this stop over. In regards to value and for what was needed, I would recommend it. We used an Uber from San Jose Airport which cost about 12 UK pounds that was at about 11 pm Costa Rican time.
    Guest review by
    Mitchell
    United Kingdom
  • From US$146.67 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,489 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
  • From US$124.30 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 913 reviews
    Our stay was short since we had a 1:30 am flight but it was well worth spending 8 hours here. Ken was very welcoming, the hotel is beautiful and was within walking distance to several restaurants. It is located on a golf course in a very safe area. If we come back to San Jose we'll be staying here again.
    Guest review by
    Ted
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 923 reviews
    Overall, pretty decent place for an overnight stay. The area as noted is not great, but they've tried to make the hotel nice. It is comfortable, good value and secure at night. Also close to the bus stops. I'd recommend it for one night as a transit place, but not to explore San Jose
    Guest review by
    Miriam
    Australia
  • From US$62.15 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,058 reviews
    The hotel is pretty with some lovely common areas and the staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms are simple and clean. It's close to many of the main sites in San Jose as well as an area with lots of restaurants and bars.
    Guest review by
    Tracy
    Bangladesh