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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.

Generally comfy with good breakfast
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
2,501 reviews
Price from
£97.05
per night
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.

I stayed in this hotel last year and wasn’t overly impressed with it however I decided to book again for a short stay in San Jose due to convenience and I had a much more pleasant stay. There seem to have been some upgrades and renovations and I found my room a lot cleaner and more comfortable. I’m glad I decided to give this hotel another chance and would stay here again in the future.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
2,625 reviews
Price from
£81.11
per night
Selina San Jose, hotel in San José

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

Clean, loads of space. Dorm bed had a curtain and power socket
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,757 reviews
Price from
£53.94
per night
Hotel Colonial, hotel in San José

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.

Great location, nice breakfast. we enjoyed dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
1,581 reviews
Price from
£66.80
per 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.

We had a great stay. Very friendly and helpful with all our questions. Fantastic view over the city. Clean room, great breakfast and a nice pool. We would definitely come back again. Thank you!
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,282 reviews
Price from
£64.04
per 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.

Great breakfast!
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,893 reviews
Price from
£99.13
per night
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica, hotel in San José

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.

Staff is very friendly and helpful, great shuttle service and dito location. Close to the airport. Very clean and spacious room with even 2 bathrooms.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
2,661 reviews
Price from
£81.51
per 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.

Proche aéroport calme excellent restaurant
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,314 reviews
Price from
£76.44
per 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 centre. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool.

Convenient location close to the major mall. Very comfortable room and helpful friendly staff. Very secure.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,244 reviews
Price from
£149.44
per night
Hotel Presidente, hotel in San José

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.

Location is great. The bed was very comfortable The decoration is very beautiful although the rooms were a little dated Delish breakfast with a variety of choices
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
690 reviews
Price from
£115.27
per night
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  • Park Inn San Jose by Radisson
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,501 reviews

    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.

    Very nice staff.So clean and comfortable.Nice view.

  • Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu, Costa Rica
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,258 reviews

    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.

    Everything was excellent!!! It exceeded my expectations!

  • Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,157 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

  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,661 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!!

  • Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,839 reviews

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

    Great breakfast, central location and spacious rooms.

  • Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,111 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

  • Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,253 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden and luxurious facilities, Doubletree offers a casino and a beauty salon in Costa Rica.

    just perfect, especially during the holidays fantastic staff

  • Soy Local San José
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 793 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

Budget hotels in San José

  • City Express by Marriott San José Costa Rica
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,191 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
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,307 reviews

    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.

    Quiet location, great staff and very nice breakfast.

  • Fleur de Lys
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,839 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.

    A more traditional atmosphere with nice furnishings

  • Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,475 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.

    clean, big room, good breakfast, comfortable parking

  • Hotel Palma Real
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,123 reviews

    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.

    Rooms were very clean and comfy. Great breakfast.

  • Barceló San José
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,362 reviews

    This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 3 km from the city centre.

    nice personal fantastic garden good service good food

  • Studio Hotel Boutique
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,893 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.

  • El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,314 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!

Hotels located in the centre of San José

  • La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 2,020 reviews

    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.

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

  • Soluxe el sesteo
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 40 reviews

    Situated in San José, 48 km from Poas National Park, Soluxe el sesteo features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

    Las camas son super confortables, suaves y cómodas

  • Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 504 reviews

    Located in central San José, just 300 metres 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 San Jose La Sabana
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 709 reviews

    Set in San José, Hilton San Jose La Sabana offers 4-star accommodation with a terrace and a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna.

    Amazing service, comfortable rooms, tasty breakfast

  • Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana, Costa Rica
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 853 reviews

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

    Location, accommodation, staff and service perfect!

  • Hotel Plaza Real Suites & Apartments San Jose
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 302 reviews

    A 5-minute drive from the centre of San José, this hotel offers stunning volcano views "from the cafeteria" and full leisure facilities.

    Everyone at the hotel was very friendly and helpful

  • Hotel Aranjuez
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 960 reviews

    Hotel Aranjuez is an eco-friendly bed and breakfast hotel, hosted in five wooden houses built in the 30’s.

    Good breakfast -lots of variety and wonderful setting

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

    Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana features accommodation in San José near La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

    Great location, friendly staff, spacious room, breakfast

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What guests said about San José:

  • Scored 4.0
    4.0

    Utter dump.

    Utter dump. Area west of Sabana is better but not a lot of dacilities. SJ is a city full of fast food outlets, rubbish strewn all over the place, more potholes than actual tarmac, homeless vagabonds sleeping in the streets. On top of that prices for just about everything are extortionate. 3rd world conditions at 1st World prices. Get in and get out, rapido
    Terence
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    We spent one afternoon and evening in San José at the end of...

    We spent one afternoon and evening in San José at the end of our trip to Costa Rica/Panama. For us this was enough. After spending three weeks in the natural surroundings offered by these two amazing countries, the city in San José was an abrupt change. We are glad we saw it, but it is not really a city where you need much more time in.
    Ian 1978
    Netherlands
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    There's a plaza about half mile down the street with...

    There's a plaza about half mile down the street with restaurants within walking distance. The ATM machine is across the parking lot next to the convention center ( kinda dark area ) go to the ATM at day time. If you want to cross the highway you may want to get a taxi. The overall area seems comfortable. Not a party town. You'll have to travel a few miles.
    Jerry
    United States
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Go straight to "La Plaza de la Cultura".

    Go straight to "La Plaza de la Cultura". The "Teatro Nacional" is right there and across from it, you can go up to the "Hotel Costarrica's" restaurant to enjoy a view of the plaza and have a nice breakfast. From there, walk down to the "Mercado central". There you'll find all the souvenirs you need to bring back with you, as well as many options of freshly roasted coffee. Eat there. It's authentic and fresh. That's it. If you want to add the "Museo de oro", or the "Museo Nacional" to your stops that one day, it's nice, but there's nothing else to see. Don't wonder around. I'm telling you, I'm tico, I've plenty of friends visiting from aboard all the time and Costa Rica's beauty lies on its food, it's people and on it's beaches, national parks and volcanos, not on its cities.
    Alvaro
    Costa Rica
  • Scored 4.0
    4.0

    Honestly, I was surprised to see how untaken care of the...

    Honestly, I was surprised to see how untaken care of the city was. I saw way too many dirty streets covered in trash and homeless people. It's a very crowded city with waaay too much traffic. I probably wouldn't spend more than a day here next time. I do recommend visiting the San Jose Central Market though, it's great for souvenir shopping and there are also small puestos where you can eat and the food is a lot cheaper than you would find it anywhere also and it's just as good!
    Paulina
    United States
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    We stayed here only as a docking space upon arrival and...

    We stayed here only as a docking space upon arrival and departure from Costa Rica, spending one night after our flight to SJO and one night before our flight home. I had been here before and enjoyed the museums and plazas and colonial architecture, but this visit was too short to do those. So on our arrival, we stayed in the Aranjuez neighborhood and felt very safe and secure walking and exploring the nearby Escalante barrio - we highly recommend Hotel Aranjuez. But on the departure visit, we ventured to Mercado Central and then got a bit lost upon exit. We ended up on what I can only refer to as "junkie street" where people were literally handing off drugs and tapping crack pipes against the sidewalk two feet from us. Streets were full of people sleeping alongside buildings at 12pm. A kind woman approached us at one point and said, "This is a bad area...please keep safe." We followed her to a nicer block with a big bank and called an Uber. For the most part, downtown San Jose seemed seedy and full stores selling of gross, cheap junk. I will never again venture into the downtown and would caution anyone else visiting to avoid it. We ate chifrijo and drank Imperial beer at Aguizotes Gastropub and loved it. Also dined at The Corner (restaurant attached to our hotel, Casa Aldea) which was decent pizza but weird Caesar salad (croutons were just toasted Bimbo white bread LOL). And our best Sam Jose meal was breakfast at Cafe Momo - delicious cappuccino and breakfast croissants!
    A
    Anonymous

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  • From £18.89 per night
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,366 reviews
    Me and my husband stay here everytime we come to San Jose . We have stayed here probably 10 times ( we live in Costa Rica and come to San Jose for shopping for our business ) I LOVE this hotel. It is clean, good location, private parking , and an incredible deal for the price you pay. I 10000000% recommend this hotel! I will never stay anywhere else when coming to San Jose . I always ask for a certain floor to stay on and they accommodate me everytime . We have a future booking reserved for next month already! See you soon
    Ashley
    United States
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 2,020 reviews
    La Sabana was the highlight of our stay in the city, we did not particularly enjoy San Jose but next time we visit Costa Rica we might stay a few nights anyway just for this place. The staff is the sweetest and most attentive I've ever experienced in a hotel. The rooms were spacious and cleaned daily and the breakfast was simply amazing. I highly recommend this place to anyone.
    maarten
    Netherlands
  • From £25.96 per night
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,141 reviews
    The hotel is close to San Jose Central Market, supermarkets and stores. There is a Soda right around the corner, and it seems secure to walk around the area. The manager gives you a pair of keys for the main entrance and the bedroom. There is enough space in the lounge/reception to store your luggage while you wait to check-in. It seems to be a secure building.
    Rene
    United Kingdom
  • From £75.14 per night
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,191 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 £80.69 per night
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,475 reviews
    this was our first hotel after arriving to Costa Rica. The room was fine and clean and it had a locked parking space, which is quite important in San Jose. Walking distance to the downtown.
    Ralf Philip
    Germany

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