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Apartotel Don Francisco

Hotel in San José

Located within 30 miles of Poas National Park and 5.1 miles of National Stadium of Costa Rica, Apartotel Don Francisco has rooms in San José.

n
nadine
From
Panama
Clean, well located, spacious and awesome mattress. Great sleep
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Price from
$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.

C
Carlos
From
Costa Rica
Everything. Excellent location si food orders came super fast. Mall was close, swimming pool was superb. The room and personal were amazing. Thank you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 826 reviews
Price from
$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 3.1 mi away.

A
Avinoam
From
Israel
Clean ,well cllasic designed Golf cours veiw at breakfast Very Nice and welcome services by the team
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Price from
$120
1 night, 2 adults

Harmony Hotel by Haven

Hotel in San José

Located in San José, 29 miles from Poas National Park, Harmony Hotel by Haven has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

R
Rodríguez
From
Nicaragua
The location is perfect and Nico (the host) is super nice which made the stay even better! My friends and I loved it :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$54
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.

A
Allen
From
United States
I liked the fact that the hotel was new, everything was beautifully decorated, the staff were very nice and helpful, the room was fully equipped and the beds were very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
$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.

V
Vayness
From
Israel
We were welcomed by lovely staff members who were super friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and clean, with everything you need. It is cozy and intimate, with all the facilities clean and well designed. Would definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
Price from
$29.70
1 night, 2 adults

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel in San José

Located in San José, 30 miles from Poas National Park, Urban Green Hotel & Suites has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a casino.

M
Michael
From
Costa Rica
Location, cleanliness, the staff was great, very helpful. Security, parking, comfort. Breakfast was good, Having a restaurant in the hotel. It was a very enjoyable stay. We would come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,814 reviews
Price from
$113.08
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel in San José

Set in San José, 820 feet from National Theater of Costa Rica, Hotel Cultura Plaza features a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

O
Orville
From
United States
The property was really clean, but feel comfortable, and it had air conditioning that worked.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,140 reviews
Price from
$73.65
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Columbus

Hotel in San José

Located in San José, 29 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Columbus provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

B
Brittany
From
United States
The location was good and the staff were very friendly and helpful! Breakfast included and hot showers. Super quiet and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,011 reviews
Price from
$40.59
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.

M
Mary
From
United States
Very cute and educational about the local culture with beautiful artwork and statues throughout the property. David at the front desk was amazing! Breakfast was delicious and we felt safe although the neighborhood does not look the safest from the outside. Rooms were very cute and smelled so refreshing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews
Price from
$74.74
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, 2,451 reviews
From $93.60 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,128 reviews
From $127.13 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
From $107.28 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 941 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
From $110.74 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,605 reviews
From $213.63 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
From $148.88 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews
From $98.71 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
From $111.36 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,140 reviews
From $114.73 per night

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Budget hotels in San José and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.4
Poor - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Providing free WiFi, Hostal del Este Santa Fe offers rooms in San José, 3.2 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica and 5.1 miles from Parque Diversiones.

From $72.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Apartaestudio La Capital is located in San José, just 13 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 16 miles from Parque Viva.

From $93.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

#5 Apartaestudio la capital is located in San José, just 2.1 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 3 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

From $80.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Apartaestudios la capital is located in San José, just 2.1 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 3 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

From $111.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Apartaestudio la capital is located in San José, just 2.2 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 3.1 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

From $93.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

APARTAMENTO LA CAPITAL is located in San José, just 2.1 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 3 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

From $118.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Apartaestudios La capital is located in San José, just 2.1 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 3 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

From $80.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Apartaestudios La capital is located in San José, just 2.1 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 3 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

From $87.01 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, 765 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 $289.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,814 reviews

Located in San José, 30 miles from Poas National Park, Urban Green Hotel & Suites has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a casino.

From $179.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,474 reviews

Offering a restaurant, Hotel Novo is located in San José City Center, just a 10-minute walk from the National Theater. It features free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

From $64.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,140 reviews

Set in San José, 820 feet from National Theater of Costa Rica, Hotel Cultura Plaza features a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $114.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,463 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 849 reviews

Located in San José, 31 miles from Poas National Park, Hostel Shakti has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,031 reviews

Located in the center 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 $129.95 per night

Hotels located in the center of San José

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

SJO Oasis Hostel offers accommodations in San José, 13 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 14 miles from Parque Viva.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama is located in San José, just 2.7 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 3.6 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

From $56.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 348 reviews

935 Lodge San José enjoys a location in San José, 3.4 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica and 5.2 miles from Parque Diversiones.

From $62.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,278 reviews

Hotel Maragato is located in San José's town center and features an on-site restaurant, Free WiFi access and a tour desk.

From $56.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Fair - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews

Located in San José, within 30 miles of Poas National Park and 1.8 miles of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Hotel Latino has free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Beautiful Apartment San Jose Downtown 5 offers accommodations in San José, 2 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 2.9 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Fair - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Beautiful Apartment San Jose Downtown 6 is located in San José, just 13 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 16 miles from Parque Viva.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Beautiful Apartment San Jose Downtown is located in San José, just 2 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 2.9 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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What Guests Said About San José:

8.0

We stayed 3 nights, two full days, on our first visit to...

We stayed 3 nights, two full days, on our first visit to Costa Rica, before heading to a rain forest lodge, Our purpose for staying in San Jose was primarily to get a feel for the country and its history.. SJ is an interesting town, well worth a few days stay. We recommend the free guided walking tour, and the National museum, especially its butterfly garden! Sadly we didn't have enough time to visit the Jade museum, which was the favourite of our walking tour guide, nor the art museum.
Guest review by
David
Canada
6.0

It is not very nice city. Streets are dirty and smelly.

It is not very nice city. Streets are dirty and smelly. I really liked the asian part though (I really recommend the Igo Ramen restaurant). We didn't explore the city, just spent there night after and before the flights.
Guest review by
Otakar
Czech Republic
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

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From $190 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,810 reviews
All meals I had at the hotel were great, but I do have to give a shoutout to their breakfast because it was awesome! The Staff was super friendly and diligent with any need we had. It is also worth to mention that the art around the hotel gives it a very special touch. The location was very convenient since it is close to most urban areas of San Jose (even urban areas in Heredia and Alajuela) and it was surrounded with several shopping centers and plazas with restaurants, pharmacies, convenience stores, etc.
Guest review by
Marco
Panama
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews
We were really impressed during our stay. The hotel was in the ideal location just a few moments from the central strip of San Jose. All main attractions were within easy walking distance and the area felt safe. Staff were friendly and very helpful both at reception and at the restaurant. We appreciated the extra facilities including a tea and coffee bar downstairs including easy access to cold drinking water to fill up reusable bottles. We will definitely be recommending Hotel Presidente and would stay again.
Guest review by
Zoe
United Kingdom
From $114.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews
Santo Tomas is a historic jem in the heart of San Jose. Once you step into the lobby you can see the detail of the furnishing and finishings have been well preserved. The rooms are comfortable and there are several lounge areas throughout where you can relax and mingle with fellow travelers. The pool and hot tub provide relief after a day of exploring the downtown sites, all within walking distance. The (provided) breakfast is excellent and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Guest review by
Ron
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,186 reviews
Friendly staff and good breakfast, free and save parking on the hotel compound, convenient restaurant option for late arrival next door in the Casino. The location of the hotel is quite good: It is possible to walk to downtown San Jose or to the market. The only bad point: we had a room facing directly the street and it was very noisy.
Guest review by
Sylvia
Germany
From $146.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Lovely hotel close to central San Jose. Great pool area, rooms clean and tidy.
Guest review by
jimmyj
United Kingdom