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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.

My stay at property was good . It has some recreational facilities like pool, etc
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
2,652 reviews
Price from
$97
per 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.

Hotel is very clean and has all the comfort. Friendly staff. Great location.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
2,477 reviews
Price from
$117.59
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.

Everything works here. The lobby is decorated so well and the staff are incredible.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,895 reviews
Price from
$101.59
per 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 feel very safe
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
1,583 reviews
Price from
$78.24
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.

Large room, great lobby, safe parking.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,283 reviews
Price from
$75
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 center. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool.

Staff, food and drink, beautiful room. Husband loves casino. Fabulous breakfast!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,238 reviews
Price from
$175.02
per 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....

dinner was excellent at the restaurant upstairs
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
689 reviews
Price from
$135
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.

Everything ,it is a relax play to stay. Excellent restaurante in the place ,also the best American breakfast are incluye in you reservation.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Price from
$99
per 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.

Pool view balcony
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
600 reviews
Price from
$109
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.

Excellent location, room was comfortable and spacious, staff was kind and supportive, breakfast was delicious and the site is just beautiful
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
2,666 reviews
Price from
$95.20
per night
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  • Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,142 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
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,837 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.

  • Studio Hotel Boutique
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,895 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.

  • Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,255 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
     · 819 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

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

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

    Rooms had small double beds, needed queen size beds

  • Hilton San Jose La Sabana
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 704 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
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 899 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

  • Hotel Casa Roland San Jose
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,319 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
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,666 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
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,839 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
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,493 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

  • Hotel Palma Real
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,119 reviews

    Hotel Palma Real is set in San José, 1312 feet 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
     · 3,309 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

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

  • El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,327 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 center of San José

  • Cabaña Anturios
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 16 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.

    Mooi uitzicht. Privacy. Heel netjes. Lekker warme douche

  • Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 209 reviews

    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.

    Quiet, close to airport, lovely view for breakfast, good breakfast

  • La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2,001 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

  • Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 505 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

  • Soluxe el sesteo
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 45 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.

    Las camas son super confortables, suaves y cómodas

  • Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana, Costa Rica
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 838 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.

    Location, accommodation, staff and service perfect!

  • Hotel Plaza Real Suites & Apartments San Jose
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 303 reviews

    A 5-minute drive from the center 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
     · 967 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

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What Guests Said About San José:

  • Scored 10
    10

    San Jose is one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica!

    San Jose is one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica! We often frequented Cumpanis (for their coffee and OUT OF THIS WORLD bread) and we enjoyed walking around the neighborhood. Our favorite place that we ate was at Ram Luna (it's a drive, but so worth it)! Super easy to get around and everything you need is within walking distance. We highly recommend visiting the National Museum (especially if you love butterflies)!
    A
    Anonymous
  • 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 of America
  • 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 of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in San José

  • From $131.19 per night
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,895 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 $52.55 per night
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,506 reviews
    The hotel has nearby restaurants and small markets where you can find affordable food and other items. It is easy to get to. It is not located in downtown San Jose, but I did not mind that. I felt safe at all times. The place has great staff. Breakfast was pinto and eggs, fruit, and coffee (food). The building has wooden floor and stairs, so you may hear some noise (people walking), but nothing out of control.
    Luz
    Panama
  • From $92.40 per night
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,309 reviews
    We stayed at Barcelo as the first hotel for our Honeymoon after our flight to San Jose for 2 nights. The staff were so friendly, they left us a lovely Honeymoon surprise and loved the free snack room with food and drinks :) a huge breakfast selection which was lovely. We loved the pool area and it was just the perfect place to relax after our flight and settle into Costa Rica!
    Abi
    United Kingdom
  • From $190.13 per night
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,142 reviews
    Great hotel in a really central location in the middle of San Jose. We stayed here for x2 nights before moving on to other places in Costa Rica. The hotel is incredibly well kept, decor is modern and breakfast was fab! With it's central location it was super easy to explore San Jose.
    Stephanie
    United Kingdom
  • From $123.99 per night
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,583 reviews
    What a gem of hotel in San Jose. Good Food, Clean Room, generally clean premises and a good pool for a dip after a busy 10 days around costa rica. Only stayed 1 night but would be ideal for a short city break.
    Jack
    United Kingdom

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