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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...

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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 232 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, 825 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 218 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.

M
Max
From
Germany
Everything good, as we expected.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 134 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, 16 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
Jakob
From
Germany
As most Viajero hostels: a great hostel with a lovely terrace. I enjoyed my stay here, special thanks to Dany! Will come back on my next trip to SJO
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 50 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.

C
Camélia
From
France
very good room, confortable, spacious and clean. The staff was nice and the breakfast was good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,853 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.

K
Kylie
From
United Kingdom
Perfect location in the centre of San Jose. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious. When we had an early tour we were given breakfast to take away with us. Excellent value for money!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,174 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.

W
Will Nunez
From
Costa Rica
Location, cultural house, amazing breakfast ,clean and quiet.
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

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.

M
Manoj Kumar
From
United States
The hotel is on a busy main road so felt safe as against many reviews that showcased this area as unsafe. Many tourist attractions like Gold Museum, National Theatre, National Park, National Museum are within 1-2 km of walking range so I did not have to hire a taxi. Breakfast was fresh and customized to my vegetarian needs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,452 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,493 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, 912 reviews
From US$63.28 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 207 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, 2,578 reviews
From US$183.57 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 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, 1,207 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, 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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Best hotels with breakfast in San José and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 766 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, 2,853 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, 2,452 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, 2,171 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 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,489 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$121.99 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, 1,035 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 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 8.8
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

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, 38 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, 131 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 8.1
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$94.47 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

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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, 2,062 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, 1,811 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, 672 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, 1,324 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, 2,853 reviews
The hotel was situated downtown so easy to walk to see sites in San José.
Guest review by
Ariane
United Kingdom