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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, 2,496 reviews
From US$171.90 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,096 reviews
From US$90.38 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
From US$146.90 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 906 reviews
From US$63.28 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 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, 2,577 reviews
From US$183.57 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
From US$158.48 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,208 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, 388 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, 2,174 reviews
From US$113 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 864 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,450 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in San José

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,577 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,096 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,712 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,063 reviews

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, 960 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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 87 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 8.1
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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 38 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

Best hotels with breakfast in San José and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 767 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$152.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,855 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, 2,450 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, 2,174 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$180.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 854 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, 1,038 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,890 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$96.62 per night

Budget hotels in San José and nearby

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.

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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,260 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$56.50 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, 67 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 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, 3,155 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

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What guests said about San José:

8.0

Costa Rica is one of the better economies in Central America...

Costa Rica is one of the better economies in Central America and San Jose somewhat reflects this in prices - I have travelled a lot in south and central america and San Jose isn't cheap. Resturants etc add on local tax and service charge and tip?? - Bit like USA - however the central market is great for cheap local food and very nice. Our accomodation was in Escalante which is an up and coming suburb (30 mins walk to central San Jose) - and there are plenty cafes and resturants in that area - Uber is cheap....But many places are walkable. We did a one day volcano tour (crater lake is gone - not as per the pictures), but it was interesting - particularly the Cartago bascilica - and the central university sloth tour and central San Jose walking tours are good. Its not the excitement of the Mexico City 'Dias de Muertos' or the dramatic central square - I was there early Nov 25, but Costa Rica was good experience - nice people - and plenty good beaches and wild life.
Guest review by
Joseph
New Zealand
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

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From US$77.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,064 reviews
What a little gem in San Jose, near some of the main parks and museums. The staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to help meet our needs. We loved the bright decor and artwork and the small courtyard garden is a beautiful little oasis in the middle of the city. The breakfast was also excellent and the best introduction we could have had to local Costa Rican cuisine!
Guest review by
Joanne
United Kingdom
From US$190 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,812 reviews
A nice find in a good area of San Jose, only a 30 minute drive from the airport. It has a really nice vibe with lots of original art on display on every floor - a genuine boutique hotel. Decent breakfast, a Pool on the 3rd floor - nice to catch the sunset. Tea & coffee available at all times. Safe underground car park. Near to a wide variety of restaurants and shops in Santa Ana
Guest review by
Richard
United Kingdom
From US$138.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 671 reviews
We had the best breakfast of our entire Costa Rica tour at this accommodation. The short distance to the airport is also important given the traffic chaos in San José, and we were able to park our car in the hotel's own garage. Compared to other accommodations, the price is relativly low.
Guest review by
Robert
Germany
From US$81.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,325 reviews
The hotel lies in a very nice area of San Jose. A very different street compared to the old city center which is way more cosy and clean. Still the hotel lies near the city center in which you also visit the city with the well known avenue central, several markets and museums!
Guest review by
Ted
Netherlands
From US$179.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,855 reviews
The hotel was situated downtown so easy to walk to see sites in San José.
Guest review by
Ariane
United Kingdom
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