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Wyndham San Jose Herradura, hotel in San José

On the outskirts of San José, just a 10 minutes' drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport, Wyndham San Jose Herradura offers 3 outdoor pools and a casino.

Our room was very cold , did not have a good night sleep
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
2,524 reviews
Price from$101.15per night
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson, hotel in San José

This property is located only 1640 feet from Parque Metropolitano La Sabana Park in central San José. It offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness center.

The proximity to the airport for our departure and the idea of a working soaker tub in our 4 star hotel suite after paying for an upgrade to have a tub.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
2,453 reviews
Price from$117.59per night
Selina San Jose, hotel in San José

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Selina San José offers pet-friendly accommodations in San José. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant & Bar.

the staff is amazing, I got sick and they were very caring and supportive!!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,736 reviews
Price from$53.94per night
Studio Hotel Boutique, hotel in San José

Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley.

Good location; amazing art!! Cozy.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,857 reviews
Price from$106.19per night
Hotel Colonial, hotel in San José

Featuring neo-colonial architecture, a terrace, garden and swimming pool, Hotel Colonial is located 1969 feet from San José main square and 5 minutes’ walk from the National Museum.

I liked the architecture of the building
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
1,593 reviews
Price from$78.24per night
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.

Beautiful view top of the hill) overlooking San Jose..especially at night. Over the top!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,222 reviews
Price from$75per night
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica, hotel in San José

This modern hotel near Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose features a casino, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness center. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool.

Everything was fine there.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,259 reviews
Price from$172.04per night
Hotel Presidente, hotel in San José

Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center is located in the heart of San José and 328 feet from Costa Rica’s National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura. It offers free daily breakfast and free WiFi access....

We had an overnight stay at Hotel Presidente prior to our return flight back to the US. Daniel was working the front desk and was very helpful to give us advice on must see attractions in old San Jose. The facilities were great and a very comfortable roome. We had a fabulous dinner on the rooftop restaurant to top off our stay and the breakfast buffet was exceptional.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
698 reviews
Price from$112.50per night
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse, hotel in San José

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse is located in the San Antonio de Belen countryside. Features include a health club, tennis court, and a steakhouse restaurant as well as free WiFi.

It was nice
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
1,238 reviews
Price from$80.58per night
Irazú Hotel & Studios, hotel in San José

Located 5 minutes’ drive from central San Jose, this comfortable hotel offers free buffet breakfast and an outdoor pool. Juan Santamaria International Airport is just 11 mi away.

Golds Gym free Access Breakfast Nice rooms Pool
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
541 reviews
Price from$98.10per night
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San José's best hotels with breakfast

  • Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,220 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.

    Location, friendly staff, comfortable, breakfast, bed

  • Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,915 reviews

    This stylish hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a conference center. Each spacious room includes free Wi-Fi.

    very lovely staff Ernesto was particularly helpful

  • Barceló San José
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,512 reviews

    This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 1.9 mi from the city center.

    nice personal fantastic garden good service good food

  • Studio Hotel Boutique
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,857 reviews

    Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley.

    Stylish, tastefully updated, comfortable and clean.

  • Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana, an IHG Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,108 reviews

    Welcome to the Central America Paradise, Costa Rica. Pura vida! Upon arrival to the Juan Santamaria International Airport, just 20 minutes away, you will find our hotel ready to welcome you,...

    I got a free bottle of water as I'm a IHG member

  • AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 400 reviews

    Located in San José, 22 miles from Poas National Park, AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    The hotel was very clean and had very good facilities

  • Hilton San Jose La Sabana
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 706 reviews

    Located in San José, Hilton San Jose La Sabana offers 4-star accommodations with a terrace and a bar.

    Amazing service, comfortable rooms, tasty breakfast

  • Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 883 reviews

    Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana has accommodations in San José near La Sabana Metropolitan Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

    Great location, friendly staff, spacious room, breakfast

Budget hotels in San José

  • City Express by Marriott San José Costa Rica
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,227 reviews

    Just a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport, the City Express San José Aeropuerto offers free private parking and a gym. The functional modern rooms include free Wi-Fi.

    the staff was amazing and the breakfast was delicious

  • Hotel Casa Roland San Jose
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,206 reviews

    Just a 5-minute drive from Tobías Bolaños Airport, Hotel Hotel Casa Roland San Joseoffers a modern gym, a business and conference center and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Quiet location, great staff and very nice breakfast.

  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,672 reviews

    Featuring 2 luxurious outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a gift shop, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and 4 well-appointed meeting rooms to host events, receptions and weddings in San Jose.

    Great staff, lovely room everything was very good!!

  • Fleur de Lys
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,806 reviews

    In central San José, Fleur de Lys offers individually decorated rooms in a Victorian mansion. It features an attractive terrace, gardens and a restaurant.

    A more traditional atmosphere with nice furnishings

  • Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,216 reviews

    Offering a casino, gym and free WiFi zone, this modern Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is located opposite España Park and the Modern Art Museum.

    clean, big room, good breakfast, comfortable parking

  • El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,238 reviews

    El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse is located in the San Antonio de Belen countryside. Features include a health club, tennis court, and a steakhouse restaurant as well as free WiFi.

    Very nice hotel, great restaurant, fantastic price!

  • Soy Local San José
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 532 reviews

    Soy Local San José features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in San José. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar.

    The staff is amazing, the hotel very clean. I loved the breakfast

  • Hotel Otoya 1907 Downtown
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 378 reviews

    Located in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 31 miles, Hotel Otoya 1907 Downtown provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.

    Good location, simple but organised room with all you need

Hotels located in the center of San José

  • Cabaña Anturios
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 10 reviews

    Located in San José, 13 miles from Cerro de la Muerte, Cabaña Anturios provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Guests can use a bar.

    Lugar idílico, la cabaña muy limpia y nueva. Ducha y cama muy grandes! Vistas espectaculares! Repetiríamos seguro.

  • La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,034 reviews

    Apartotel La Sabana is located 0.9 mi from central San José and offers self-catering accommodations with free WiFi access, breakfast included with the rate and an outdoor pool.

    Staff is great, Food was very good, Room perfectly clean

  • Isla Verde Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 844 reviews

    This luxurious hotel is in the heart of San Jose and features an on-site restaurant.

    Breakfast is always good and staff always courteous!

  • Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 372 reviews

    Located in the exclusive commercial area of Avenida Escazú, a few steps from the Cima Hospital and only 0.6 mi from the Multiplaza Shopping Center and Itskatzú plaza.

    Great location, very high-class finish, and comfort.

  • Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 564 reviews

    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.

    Breakfast and dining facilities were nice and well kept.

  • Soluxe el sesteo
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 12 reviews

    Located in San José, 29 miles from Poas National Park, Soluxe el sesteo has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

  • Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 483 reviews

    Located in central San José, just 984 feet from La Sabana Park, Hotel Suites Cristina offers its guests fully appointed accommodations with free WiFi access and daily cleaning services.

    very central and great breakfast and comfortable beds

  • Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana, Costa Rica
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 935 reviews

    Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana, Costa Rica offers accommodations in central San José just across the street from the National Stadium. All rooms include a flat-screen TV.

    very clean and neat! amazing view and the staff was so friendly

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What Guests Said About San José:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    San jose as a city is not something wow aside for some...

    San jose as a city is not something wow aside for some natural parks there is not much to see. But there are a lot of places outside san jose that are beautiful cause costa rica is a country with so much green that i can t even explain
    Cosmin
    Romania
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    I didn’t really like anything.

    I didn’t really like anything. The front desk made me carry my bag up 4 flights of stairs. The room was so hot when I got inside. There was no coffee in the rooms at all and I asked multiple time for it. The shower was also clogged.
    Kelly
    United States of America
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    San Jose as city is not too much to believe as other cities...

    San Jose as city is not too much to believe as other cities and is a crowded city We stayed at the outside skirts of San Jose where you have more nature, mountains/scenery and less city life and visited the city several times.
    Bjorn
    Curaçao
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    If you like a big city, San Jose is great.

    If you like a big city, San Jose is great. We live in southern Costa Rica and only go to San Jose for doctor visits and shopping. It's best to take a taxi or Uber in San Jose. The traffic is crazy. Be sure to use the WAZE app instead of Google for driving around. It stays more up to date.
    Gary
    Costa Rica
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I did a tour for the first two weeks of the volcano area,...

    I did a tour for the first two weeks of the volcano area, rain forest, Caribbean, and then the Pacific side of the island. During the tour, we also ziplined, rode horseback, white water rafting, soaked in hot springs, and hiked the rain forest and volcano areas. When the tour ended I stayed for another 10 days in downtown San Jose and did day trips out of the apartment. People are family-oriented, friendly, and supportive. You can drink the water and use US electric devices. Go, you will love it.
    Florence
    United States of America
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    We stayed here on our last night but wished we hadn't.

    We stayed here on our last night but wished we hadn't. The hotel was good but there was nothing special about the city and we would have preferred to be back in Alajuela where we stayed on the first night. There was much less traffic there and lots of different birds in the trees. The park in San Jose only had grackles.
    Elizabeth
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in San José

  • From $106.79 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,216 reviews
    Most likely the best value in San Jose. It’s a motel that is run like a 4 star hotel. The staff really are top notch and you get a made to order breakfast every day. Good place for business, solo travelers, as well as groups. Super location and the casino is on the same lot so you have gambling and dinner right there at the place. Probably my favorite place to stay in the downtown area of San Jose. Gym is small but you can get a good workout and the equipment is in decent shape. No super annoying Covid rules.
    Sean
    Vietnam
  • From $131.19 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,857 reviews
    The property was nice and was very clean and comfortable. The hotel is very far from the center of San Jose. A lot of tour companies use this hotel as the starting point to their tours of Costa Rica. If you want to be in San Jose which is very nice to visit do not stay here. It is far from the airport and anything that San Jose has to offer. It will cost you an expensive taxi or Uber ride to get to San Jose and back to the hotel. The food was so so and expensive. It is better to go out of the hotel to eat.
    Mary
    United States of America
  • 5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 368 reviews
    "Hotel" Coto is the brothel used by local prostitutes .I did not know that at the time of booking. Every time I am in San Jose , Costa Rica I stay in Hotel El Maragato , but they been totally booked at the time of booking. The price was 58 US dollars I paid 60 and they wanted 2 dollars more ., that in colones would over 1..160 colones. Why three women yelling and screaming took from me over 6 thousand colones I really do not know. Place has 90 procent bad reviews.
    Peter
    United States of America
  • From $131.19 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,857 reviews
    I stayed at Studio Hotel Boutique as a stopover in San Jose before travelling around Costa Rica. The hotel was very nice and staff were incredibly friendly/ supportive in answering questions and booking additional travel for us. I used the hotel's gym and had a great breakfast. The hotel is more luxurious than it even looks in the pictures and a friendly concierge recommended a local restaurant for us to have our first typical Costa Rican dish of the trip!
    Julian
    United Kingdom
  • From $57.63 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,050 reviews
    The room was spacious for just one person, everything very clean. the breakfast was lovely and the area where you go to eat is really nicely decorated and has lovely interior. the staff were very kind and friendly. I mostly used this as a place to stay whilst recovering jet lag and before heading to elsewhere in Costa Rica but the area was the only nice and safe area in San Jose with lots of cool bars & restaurants.
    Ella
    United Kingdom
  • From $32.77 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,116 reviews
    It is a wonderful small hotel conveniently located in downtown San Jose, at a walking distance from everything you likely want to see in the capital, with good restaurants nearby. It is very safe, open 24 h, well taken care of, with a very pleasant, relaxing, friendly atmosphere. A great base to explore San Jose and have tours around. You can always expect help and good advice at this place. Strongly recommended.
    Sergey
    United States of America
  • From $195.13 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,242 reviews
    The hotel was what you would expect from a Hilton hotel - friendly, efficient staff, good facilities, comfortable bed. Location was good for us - fairly close to the airport and only a 15-minute taxi ride to the centre of San Jose. Pool and pool area were very nice, spacious and not crowded. Buffet breakfast was excellent, so many options, wish we'd had more than one opportunity to sample it!
    Doug
    United Kingdom
  • From $114.86 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 734 reviews
    Loved this place. Near all museums yet off the main roads. So many outdoor sitting areas for relaxation. We enjoyed the spa every night and my kid loved the pool. Booked 3 nights but stayed an extra one. Loved seeing the sights of San Jose but hanging around the hotel was also very relaxing. Good breakfasts as well! Would stay if I ever find myself in San Jose again. Rooms were comfortable.
    Jennifer
    Costa Rica
  • From $68.58 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,736 reviews
    Some of the comfiest beds I've stayed in during my travels have been at Selina including in dorms too. There was also secure storage both by the bed and in a separate locker in the room. The shower had excellent pressure and was refreshingly hot. The Selina San Jose is within easy walking distance of downtown attractions. Staff answered questions and was helpful.
    Johann Q.
    Dominican Republic
  • From $116.39 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 844 reviews
    Friendly staff. Nice and clean. Not too far from the airport or downtown. Also liked the sitting room area because it's nice to have when you want to be outside of the hotel room and outdoors but you're on a busy Pavas road. It provides a sanctuary of sorts so I can see why it's called Isla Verde. Beautifully decorated restaurant.
    NAKIA
    United States of America
  • From $23 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,272 reviews
    I had a private room at it was VERY big! I was pleasantly surprised. The bed was great, room great! Super private, almost too private (as a solo female I feel safer when I can hear others around and I really didn't). But it was fabulous for the two days in San Jose. I walked to cafes and restaurants and downtown 15-30 minute walks.
    Julie
    Australia
  • From $117.52 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,227 reviews
    Spotlessly clean in all areas. Twin double beds. Locally there are two shopping centres with wide range of eateries. Breakfast was good - buffet style Costa Rican. The staff were helpful with trying to call other locations where we may have left something. Great transit hotel
    Pennwidow
    United Kingdom
  • From $105.26 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 629 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.
    David
    Germany
  • From $152.55 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,915 reviews
    Loved this hotel. Stayed here before and as good as I remembered. The room is very large, clean and comfortable with an amazing bed. The bar and restaurant are both great with very helpful staff. Not far from down town San Jose . Parking Decent pool area
    peri
    United Kingdom
  • From $123.17 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,505 reviews
    It is in a great location if you want to be in San Jose (Costa Rica). You get to walk to places and many taxi near. Also they have got a very good restaurant. It is not obvious the restaurant is part of the hotel but I think it is.
    Faramarz
    United States of America
  • From $85.51 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 888 reviews
    The location of the hotel is great, close to downtown and there are many nice restaurants within walking distance. The staff there are friendly, the decorations of the public areas are unique, definitely has its own personality.
    Guo
    Canada
  • From $137.34 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,032 reviews
    The hotel is in the heart of downtown San Jose, walking distance from a lot of restaurants, banks, etc. The bed was comfortable and the AC worked. The shower was amazing. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was good.
    Sofia
    United States of America
  • From $67.80 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 42 reviews
    Small boutique hotel with approximately 10 rooms with King sized beds clean to Costa Rican standard. The included breakfast/lunch meal was worth the money. Nice location in Amon Barrio/downtown San Jose.
    George
    United States of America
  • From $48.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,925 reviews
    The hotel is in a very nice area close to many restaurants and cafes as well as in walking distance from downtown
    Amalia
    Belgium
  • From $106.79 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,216 reviews
    Hotel is located in a good area, very close to downtown
    Jose Antonio
    United States of America

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