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Apartotel Don Francisco

Hotel in San José

Apartotel Don Francisco is located in San José, within 49 km of Poas National Park and 8.2 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

J
Janet
From
Canada
Good location for us, and good value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 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
Sebastien
From
France
I go there often for staycation. Best value for money. Their 3 bedroom apartments are gigantic. Our favorite hotel in San José
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 827 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.

c
carolina
From
Netherlands
Close to the airport. We got an upgrade to a bigger room, very comfy bed, super clean. The owner is a very nice lady, she gave us advice on restaurants in the area and we got some chocolates from her. Breakfast was good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$120
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, 174 reviews
Price from
US$179.25
1 night, 2 adults

Harmony Hotel by Haven

Hotel in San José

Situated in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park, Harmony Hotel by Haven features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$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.

P
Poul
From
Denmark
Quite new so things worked well. Quite modern luxury. And you could walk to the other side of the street and visit another Hilton with a nice pool with greenery and more cozy facilities. They had a very nice area for sitting and working.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 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.

L
Leanna
From
Canada
The staff were awesome. Danny the bartender went out of his way to make my stay incredible, always going the extra mile with a smile on his face. Of course I cannot forget to mention the manager, he was always willing to help me in any way he could and I am so appreciative. There were activities every day that were awesome, especially if you wanted to meet other interesting travellers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$39.60
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.

P
Phillip
From
Germany
very clean, spacious, comfortable beds, nice showers, good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,814 reviews
Price from
US$97.25
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.

P
Phoebe123456
From
United Kingdom
Our second stay here. Very good value for money. Comfortable, clean, central location. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,134 reviews
Price from
US$73.65
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Columbus

Hotel in San José

Set in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park, Hotel Columbus offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

T
Tom
From
Germany
The breakfast is incredible. It is possible to fill up water. There is an atm with no fees for foreigners nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,016 reviews
Price from
US$40.59
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, 2,447 reviews
From US$200.01 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,136 reviews
From US$106.22 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews
From US$107.28 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews
From US$74.58 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
From US$111.87 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,609 reviews
From US$177.13 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
From US$157.52 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews
From US$84.46 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,134 reviews
From US$130.04 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,321 reviews
From US$152.72 per night

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Hotels located in the centre of San José

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 52 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 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 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 7.2
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$93.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Located 3.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 4.9 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 7.9 km from Parque Diversiones, Apartaestudio la capital provides accommodation situated in San José.

From US$93.23 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$118.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park and 3.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Apartaestudios La capital offers air conditioning.

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

Set in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park and 3.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Apartaestudios La capital offers air conditioning.

From US$87.01 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, 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$186.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,814 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$154.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,470 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,134 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$130.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 631 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$152.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,462 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$138.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 849 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, 1,030 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$134.47 per night

Budget hotels in San José and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 39 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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 349 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, 1,278 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, 136 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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,913 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$105.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 320 reviews

Set within 1.8 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 3.2 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Hotel El Descanso provides rooms in San José.

From US$37.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,195 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,784 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$80.51 per night

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What guests said about San José:

10

The country is beautiful and the people are lovely, at the...

The country is beautiful and the people are lovely, at the very least helpful, but most are actually very friendly and nice. I loved the life motto in Costa Rica, one learns to take life slower and appreciate the simple things in life. The world needs to preserve it's Flora and Fauna and I got the feeling that people in Costa Rica are aware of this. Pura Vida <3
Guest review by
Ana
Portugal
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

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From US$111.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
What a tranquil spot in the heart of San Jose. From the outside you may think that it could be a little loud given its central location but once you walk through the front doors (and the stunning interior decor) you are met with complete serenity with a beautiful courtyard, lush greenery and beautiful Costa Rican architecture. The staff are incredible, extremely friendly, accommodating and always available. This hotel is a true gem, exactly what I needed to unwind after spending the day out in the busy streets of San Jose!
Guest review by
Kirstin
United Kingdom
From US$107.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,849 reviews
We stayed here for our first night in Costa Rica as we arrived late and needed a stop off before heading out to Manuel Antonio. The hotel was very convenient and good value and the free parking was also a bonus. Hotel staff were all friendly, the bedroom was very clean and although we didn’t use it, the pool and gym area were nice. We also enjoyed the included breakfast very much.
Guest review by
Laura
United Kingdom
From US$105.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,913 reviews
A cute rustic-style hotel, centrally located within a walking distance of everything there is to see for a tourist in San Jose downtown. The buffet breakfast did not offer great variety, but was traditional Costa Rican, very tasty and sufficient. No restaurant within the hotel, but some good choices within a block or two away.
Guest review by
Stanislava
Bulgaria
From US$62.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,057 reviews
The hotel is pretty with some lovely common areas and the staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms are simple and clean. It's close to many of the main sites in San Jose as well as an area with lots of restaurants and bars.
Guest review by
Tracy
Bangladesh
From US$177.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Compared to the standard of Costa Rica, San José is much cheaper and better value for money. This was a comfortable place, clean and with friendly and helpful staff.
Guest review by
Jesús
Spain