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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, 232 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.

A
Andrew
From
United Kingdom
Huge suite of rooms. Fantastic outdoor heated pool. (There is also a smaller unheated outdoor pool.) Great breakfast. Catered for gluten-free without prior notice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 826 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.

L
Lars Tue
From
Germany
Fantastic service, very clean, charming place with personality which makes you feel like you are in Costa Rica. A few hundred meters to a small center with a small supermarket and a handful of restaurants; we had Mexican which was nice. Solid breakfast included with fresh fruit, special made omelets, etc Our kid had birthday and the staff was so nice they had made a cake 🎂 which was a compliment from the house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Price from
US$120
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 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 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.

J
James
From
United Kingdom
I really liked how clean and well maintained the property is. The rooftop terrace is excellent value, a perfect spot to relax and take in the beautiful views of the neighborhood. The service was also outstanding; the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. I arrived just in time for the meet-and-drink event, which was a brilliant opportunity to socialise with other travellers. I even met a few people heading to the same destinations as me, which worked out perfectly for sharing rides.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Price from
US$29.70
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
Patrik
From
Slovakia
Everything was very good. Very good location in the city centre close to everything. Rooms were clean and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,814 reviews
Price from
US$113.08
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.

Y
Yvonne
From
Ireland
Everything, the location was perfect in the center of everything. The staff were exceptional, their service was fantastic. Could not fault this hotel at all. Was sufficient for our needs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,138 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.

S
Sánchez
From
Honduras
Perfect, everything was very good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,011 reviews
Price from
US$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.

K
KELLY
From
United Kingdom
The staff were so friendly and helpful and the breakfast was outstanding! The restaurant right next door is the best place i have ever dined in. The dishes were inspired by the owner and I recommend eating at the bar and chatting to him , as he is a food genius!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews
Price from
US$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 US$240.01 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,129 reviews
From US$127.13 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 463 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, 941 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
From US$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 US$213.63 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
From US$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 US$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 US$111.36 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,138 reviews
From US$114.73 per night

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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 US$289.37 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$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 Centre, just a 10-minute walk from the National Theatre. It features free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

From US$64.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,138 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$114.73 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.

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 600 metres 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

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,031 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$129.95 per night

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.

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, 88 reviews

Apartaestudio La Capital is located in San José, 3.4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, 4.9 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, as well as 7.9 km from Parque Diversiones.

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

Located 49 km from Poas National Park, 3.4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 4.9 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, #5 Apartaestudio la capital provides accommodation set in San José.

From US$80.80 per night
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$111.87 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

Budget hotels in San José and nearby

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
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, 348 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, 135 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, 1,909 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews

Set in San José, 4.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Hostel Casa Ridgway offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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

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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$190 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - 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
Fabulous - 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 US$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
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,192 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 US$146.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - 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