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Hotel Savegre 4 stars
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Set in Providencia, 42 km from Manuel Antonio, Hotel Savegre features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. I can’t say enough good things about this place. the grounds were beautiful and full of birds. the restaurant was great. the staff was wonderful. I would absolutely stay again.
Posada el Quijote 4 stars
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. I only stay here when I Visit San Jose. The hotel is so comfortable, all of the staff are lovely and helpful. The rooms are clean and comfortable with a variety of different types of rooms depending on your needs.
La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments 4 stars
Hotel in San José
Apartotel La Sabana is located 1.5 km from central San José and offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access, breakfast included with the rate and an outdoor pool. The hotel is lovingly furnished, there are for example beautiful plants in the pool area. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We also liked the breakfast with the different options. The room was very clean and the bed cosy. The location of the hotel is nice, because it is next to the large park.
Canal Grande Lodge
Hotel in Piedades
Located in Piedades, 42 km from Poas National Park, Canal Grande Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Amazing property with a wonderful view of the sunset. We had a large room, everything was very clean, staff very friendly. The food in the restaurant a few steps away was great. Breakfast at the pool was good, too. The lodge is actually even nicer in reality than shown in the photos. We needed about 35min. by car to get to the airport. We would return any time.
Lauraceas Lodge
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Located in San Gerardo de Dota, 19 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Lauraceas Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The place is awesome! They care about every detail. The bed was very comfortable and the hot shower was one of my favorite things from the place. Food was good too.
Las Cataratas Lodge
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Situated in San Gerardo de Dota, 13 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Las Cataratas Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. We loved the hummingbirds and the peace
La Princesa Hotel
Hotel in San Isidro
Situated in San Isidro, 33 km from Cerro de la Muerte, La Princesa Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The views are fantastic. Very clean and spacious room. Good breakfast. Highly recommend.
Alameda Cariari Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Asuncion, San José
Located in San Jose, Alameda Cariari features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi access and a tour desk. We absolutely loved our stay. We landed in the evening and didn't want to drive in the dark on our first night in costa rica, so this hotel was perfectly located. The pool is beautiful, the rooms clean and comfortable, and the staff was exceptionally kind, helpful and accomodating.
Grano de Oro Hotel 4 stars
Hotel in San José
This luxurious hotel is located in San Jose City Centre and features an on-site gourmet restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Grano de Oro also offers massage services and a rooftop garden. Location is great also the place is beautiful
Sueños del Bosque Lodge
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Situated on the edge of Los Quetzatles National Park, Sueños del Bosque offers rustic bungalows with a free daily breakfast, free WiFi and views of the tropical cloud forest. It was beautiful with Hummingbirds all over the place. I requested a change of date for our stay and it was accepted without any additional costs. Host replies quickly. There is a short trail to the waterfall which we also liked. Food and service in the restaurant was great too and for a decent price.
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Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel 4 stars
Hotel in Asuncion, San José
Sueños del Bosque Lodge
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Grano de Oro Hotel 4 stars
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La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments 4 stars
Hotel in San José
Posada el Quijote 4 stars
Hotel in San José
Alameda Cariari Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Asuncion, San José
La Princesa Hotel
Hotel in San Isidro
Hotel Savegre 4 stars
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Lauraceas Lodge
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Canal Grande Lodge
Hotel in Piedades
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Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas 3 stars
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Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu, Costa Rica 4 stars
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Park Inn San Jose by Radisson 5 stars
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San José's best hotels with breakfast
Casa 41
Hotel in Escazu
Located in Escazu, 6.1 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Casa 41 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Everything about our 3 night stay at Casa 41 was delightful.
Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo
Hotel in Rodeo
Located in Rodeo, 19 km from Parque Viva, Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The place is a beautiful! The owner is an amazing person with a great heart and great family...
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. We love everything about this hotel: the location, the friendly staff , the private parking, the...
Auténtico Hotel
Hotel in San José
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Auténtico Hotel is located in San José, 500 metres from the Costa Rican Art Museum. Free WiFi access is available. the rooms, the swimming pool, the breakfast and the staff
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 centre. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool. It´s ok to be a lounge breakfast, the amounts are overfload on the displays and everything falls
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson
Hotel in San José
This property is located only 500 metres from Parque Metropolitano La Sabana Park in central San José. It offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness centre. Everything, the room is very big, the shower as well, clean, the view from the room was nice, the...
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu, Costa Rica
Hotel in San José
Featuring an indoor swimming pool, a terrace, hot tub and free high speed WiFi in all areas, this hotel is 5 minutes’ drive from the La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Multiplaza Mall. The staff was amazing and the amenities of the property like the inside pool with temperature...
City Express by Marriott San José Costa Rica
Hotel in Asuncion, San José
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. Nice place to stay. Close to the airport and restaurants!
Budget hotels in San José
Gran Hotel Desamparados
Hotel in Desamparados
Set in Desamparados, 8 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Gran Hotel Desamparados offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Everything was so clean. We only needed the room for a couple of hours, and for the price was worth...
Hotel Casa Roland San Jose
Hotel in San José
Just a 5-minute drive from Tobías Bolaños Airport, Hotel Hotel Casa Roland San Joseoffers a modern gym, a business and conference centre and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Unforgettable breakfast, staff and atmosphere!
Fleur de Lys
Hotel in San José
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. Good location. Since there are a lot of homeless people in San Jose, it can be scary at first.
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Hotel in San José
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. We booked one night after arriving in Costa Rica, the room is spacious, can see some birds if...
Hotel Palma Real
Hotel in San José
Hotel Palma Real is set in San José, 400 metres from La Sabana Park, home to the Costa Rica National Stadium. The hotel offers a gym, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The food was awesome. Much better than most restaurants. I would go there just to eat!
Soy Local San José
Hotel in San José
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. Staffs are really friendly and helpful
Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana
Hotel in San José
Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana features accommodation in San José near La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Helpful staff. Comfortable rooms. Great view of Volcan Irazu from our room.
Clusia Lodge
Hotel in Copey
Located in Copey, 31 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Clusia Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Guests can have a drink at the bar. very clean beautiful Mountain View
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Casa Lima B&B
Hotel in San José
Offering Continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi throughout, Apartments Casa Lima B&B is located 5km from San José City Centre. Massage treatments are available. Nelson, the owner, went above and beyond as I had a bit of a medical issue.
Hotel Marruecos C.R.
Hotel in San José
Attractively situated in the Barrio Amon district of San José, Hotel Marruecos C.R. The location was great. Restarunts on either side of the hotel, a bank on the corner and walking...
Hotel Latino
Hotel in San José
Set in San José, within 49 km of Poas National Park and 2.9 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Hotel Latino offers accommodation with free WiFi. Located 5 .minute walk to central ave and 10 minutes to the gold museum. Hotel is safe.
Hotel El Descanso
Hotel in San José
Providing free WiFi, Hotel El Descanso offers rooms in San José, 1.8 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 3.2 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Easily the most convenient hotel if you have an overnight bus to pick up.
CALLE 36
Hotel in San José
Located in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park, CALLE 36 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
Mario's Lodge Providencia
Hotel in Copey
Situated in Copey, 26 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Mario's Lodge Providencia features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Mario's Lodge Providencia
Hotel in Copey
Situated in Copey, 26 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Mario's Lodge Providencia features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Mario´s Lodge Providencia
Hotel in Copey
Situated in Copey, 26 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Mario´s Lodge Providencia features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
San José highlights
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Historic San José
Discover neoclassical architecture and fascinating museums in the Costa Rican capital, including the National Theatre, Cathedral and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum.
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Climbing the Poás Volcano
The steep hike up this active volcano is rewarded with stunning views of the crater, lake and lush Central Valley.
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Manuel Antonio
Where the jungle meets the Pacific, Manuel Antonio offers wild beaches and tropical rainforest brimming with an abundance of wildlife.
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Surfing
Both Pacific and Caribbean coasts offer fantastic breaks for all abilities. Hotspots include Tamarindo, Playa Hermosa, Dominical and Puerto Viejo.
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Shrouded in mist, this primeval rainforest is a nature lover’s paradise. Suspension bridges provide bird’s-eye views of the canopy.
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Arenal National Park
La Fortuna town is the perfect gateway to steaming volcanoes, bubbling hot springs and zip-line adventures through colourful vegetation.
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Turtle-watching in Tortuguero National Park
These wetlands are a year-round home to jaguars and crocodiles, while nesting season sees Tortuguero’s beaches filled with sea turtles.
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Nicoya Peninsula
Experience Costa Rica’s famous pura vida with endless unspoilt beaches and laid-back villages like Santa Teresa, Sámara and Montezuma.
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Rafting in Turrialba
The tumbling rapids of the Pacuare River make the Turrialba Valley one of the world's best white-water rafting spots.
FAQs about hotels in San José
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There are 586 hotels in San José you can book on Booking.com.
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The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in San José this weekend is Rp 1,461,567 or, for a 4-star hotel, Rp 2,400,325. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in San José for this weekend cost on average around Rp 2,278,886 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
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San José, San Gerardo de Dota and San Isidro are popular with other travellers visiting San José.
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Travellers who stayed in San José near Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) have said good things about Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela and Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport, an IHG Hotel.
Among the hotels near Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall, Hampton By Hilton San Jose Airport Costa Rica and Guesthouse Casa Lapa2 have also been highly rated.
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Many families visiting San José loved staying at Chavenogue Hotel, Gran Hotel Desamparados and Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo.
Similarly, Casa 41, Lauraceas Lodge and Canal Grande Lodge are also popular among family travellers.
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La Princesa Hotel, Casa 41 and Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel have received great reviews from travellers in San José regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in San José also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at Lauraceas Lodge, Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana, Costa Rica and Posada el Quijote.
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On average, it costs Rp 1,754,573 per night to book a 3-star hotel in San José for tonight. You'll pay on average around Rp 2,451,290 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in San José will cost around Rp 2,453,286 (based on Booking.com prices).
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For hotels in San José that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try Casa 41, Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo and Clusia Lodge.
Breakfast at these hotels in San José are also highly rated: Canal Grande Lodge, Lauraceas Lodge and La Princesa Hotel.
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Hotel Savegre, Posada el Quijote and La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments are some of the popular hotels in San José.
In addition to these hotels, Lauraceas Lodge, La Princesa Hotel and Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel are also popular in San José.
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Couples travelling in San José loved staying at Gran Hotel Desamparados, Casa 41 and Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo.
Similarly, these hotels in San José are highly rated by couples: Lauraceas Lodge, Cabaña Anturios and Chavenogue Hotel.
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On average, 3-star hotels in San José cost Rp 1,101,852 per night, and 4-star hotels in San José are Rp 1,551,549 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in San José can on average be found for Rp 2,544,205 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
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Some of the best hotels in San José near Metropolitan Cathedral include Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton, Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas and 935 Lodge San José.
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