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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, 229 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, 820 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 219 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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 40 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.

F
Fred
From
Costa Rica
Excellent breakfast!! Friendly, diligent and helpful reception staff, friendly staff at breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,861 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, 2,176 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.

A
Anja
From
Serbia
Breakfast is outstanding 🇨🇷😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 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, 2,443 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,496 reviews
From US$220.50 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
From US$119.80 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
From US$146.90 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 900 reviews
From US$50.85 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 203 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, 2,582 reviews
From US$200.74 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 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, 2,176 reviews
From US$113 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, 50 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$142.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 959 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

Set in San José, within 3.1 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 4.1 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Pura Vida provides free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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.

From US$53.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 37 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

Best hotels with breakfast in San José and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 768 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$228.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,861 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$179.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,443 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, 2,176 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, 627 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 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,487 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$101.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 850 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, 1,039 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$144.92 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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,264 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, 130 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 4.8
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 69 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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,157 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,798 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, 753 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

I loved it.

I loved it. I can say you need to be an assertive driver as the motorcyclist/scooter drivers drive between the lanes on the street and freeway. Using Waze as your app is necessary as many streets and off ramps do not necessarily tell you the exit name or number if any. I love that other area/neighborhoods are within 10 to 30 minutes of one another. Tacobar Escazu, Moose, Cafe a la Moda, Country Inn Suites Cariari/San Jose Airport was amazing! The staff at these location were phenomenal. We tipped above the included gratuity within the check they were so good. Use your translation apps as it help when there is a need to translate from your native language to Spanish. It was a wonderful trip!
Guest review by
Charita
United States
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

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From US$169.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,409 reviews
The only proper modern hotel in our stay in Costa Rica, modelled on the Western standards. Large room with a huge bed, table, chest of drawers, closet with iron and board, spacious bathroom with a powerfull shower - all in a good state. The buffet style breakfast was varied and tasty. Central pool looked big - although we didn't use it. There's an area with several restaurans nearby and hotel provides free shuttles to the aiport which was handy.
Guest review by
Vladislav
United Kingdom
From US$155.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,507 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$114.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 753 reviews
Charming place in the very centre of San José. Nice, refreshing pool and warm jacuzzi. The breakfast is served a la carte (you have three options to choose from). All of them come with good coffee and fresh fruits. The hotel provides a very good base to explore the capital and prepare for the rest of your journey in Costa Rica. Very nice owners!
Guest review by
Matouš
Czech Republic
From US$144.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 667 reviews
Nice location in one of the prettiest neighborhoods in San Jose, within easy walking distance of the downtown area, the Teatro Nacional and the other sites to see. The rooms were clean enough and the breakfast area was pretty neat, with lots of plants growing indoors.
Guest review by
David
Germany
From US$101.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,487 reviews
Centrally located hotel in downtown San Jose
Guest review by
Niamh
Ireland
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