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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.

The pool area, spacious and comfy room.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
2,450 reviews
Price from£93.44per 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.

- atmosphere in the hotel - personnel
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
2,535 reviews
Price from£84.32per 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.

The staff at Selina are absolutely fantastic. The whole vibe of the hostel is really nice and beautifully designed and done. For the price, what you get is great!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,739 reviews
Price from£49.41per 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.

The location, facilities, comfort, breakfast were all very good. The hotel staff was attentive and helpful.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
1,607 reviews
Price from£69.30per 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.

Very helpful and friendly manager who went above and beyond in welcoming us, even upgrading us free of charge to an apartment when he realised it would suit us better. Gorgeous pool which the kids loved. Fresh coconuts by the pool. Perfect for our short stay. Breakfast was more than sufficiant, with two different style pancakes to order, eggs cooked various ways, plantain, fruit salad and more
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
1,219 reviews
Price from£66.43per 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.

Amazing art collection around the hotel, spacious rooms with amazing view over the city/towards the mountains.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,867 reviews
Price from£102.83per 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.

Good location, great breakfast and pool area
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
2,662 reviews
Price from£97.12per 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.

Room was fantastic. We stayed here when we arrived and before we left Costa Rica for 1 night because of it location near the airport. Breakfast was amazing and the steakhouse restaurant evening meal was exceptional. Ideal as an airport stop over hotel but it was such a nice place, I wish I had stayed longer.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,247 reviews
Price from£79.30per 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.

Great breakfast! Most employees were really kind & nice. The service performed by the bell boy during Saturday April/20 at 13H was OUTSTANDING!
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,261 reviews
Price from£152.37per 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.

Friendly staff, great safe central location and rooftop restaurant
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
692 reviews
Price from£110.71per night
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San José's best hotels with breakfast

  • Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu, Costa Rica
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,202 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
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,211 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
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated 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
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,904 reviews

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

    very lovely staff Ernesto was particularly helpful

  • Studio Hotel Boutique
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,865 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.

  • Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana, an IHG Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,115 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
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,238 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

  • Hilton San Jose La Sabana
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 707 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

Budget hotels in San José

  • City Express by Marriott San José Costa Rica
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,220 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
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,215 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
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,822 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
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,237 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
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,125 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
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,512 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

  • Soy Local San José
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 558 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
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 404 reviews

    Set in San José, 36 km from Poas National Park, AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    The hotel was very clean and had very good facilities

Hotels located in the centre of San José

  • La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,037 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

  • Isla Verde Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 844 reviews

    This luxurious hotel is located in the heart of San Jose and boasts an on-site restaurant.

    Breakfast is always good and staff always courteous!

  • Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 371 reviews

    Located in the exclusive commercial area of Avenida Escazú, a few steps from the Cima Hospital and only 1 Km from the Multiplaza Shopping Center and Itskatzú plaza.

    Great location, very high-class finish, and comfort.

  • Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 578 reviews

    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.

    Breakfast and dining facilities were nice and well kept.

  • Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 484 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 Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana, Costa Rica
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 925 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.

    very clean and neat! amazing view and the staff was so friendly

  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 488 reviews

    Located in Escazu the most exclusive area of the city, next to Plaza Itskatzu, close to the Multiplaza shopping center, CIMA Hospital, and Escazu Avenue, this family-friendly hotel is surrounded by a...

    La propreté, la décoration et l’espace dans la chambre

  • Hyatt Place San Jose Pinares
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 498 reviews

    Located within the Momentum Shopping Centre, Hyatt Place San Jose Pinares offers an outdoor pool, and 24-hour gym. Each stylish room has free Wi-Fi and city views.

    location is suit. surrounding got a lot of food choice

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What guests said about San José:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    I’ve visited San Jose Costa Rica many times since the 1970s.

    I’ve visited San Jose Costa Rica many times since the 1970s. It’s gotten completely jammed with traffic, but it is a beautiful city with lots to see and admire. My favorite is the old concert hall, which I’m blanking on the name, but it is the only concert hall I believe in the city. Being a city it’s always important to watch your pockets, and this is become a problem, the last couple decades. The people in general are very charming and it is definitely worth a visit.
    Kent
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    San jose as a city is not something wow aside for some...

    San jose as a city is not something wow aside for some natural parks there is not much to see. But there are a lot of places outside san jose that are beautiful cause costa rica is a country with so much green that i can t even explain
    Cosmin
    Romania
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    I didn’t really like anything.

    I didn’t really like anything. The front desk made me carry my bag up 4 flights of stairs. The room was so hot when I got inside. There was no coffee in the rooms at all and I asked multiple time for it. The shower was also clogged.
    Kelly
    United States
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    San Jose as city is not too much to believe as other cities...

    San Jose as city is not too much to believe as other cities and is a crowded city We stayed at the outside skirts of San Jose where you have more nature, mountains/scenery and less city life and visited the city several times.
    Bjorn
    Curaçao
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    If you like a big city, San Jose is great.

    If you like a big city, San Jose is great. We live in southern Costa Rica and only go to San Jose for doctor visits and shopping. It's best to take a taxi or Uber in San Jose. The traffic is crazy. Be sure to use the WAZE app instead of Google for driving around. It stays more up to date.
    Gary
    Costa Rica
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I did a tour for the first two weeks of the volcano area,...

    I did a tour for the first two weeks of the volcano area, rain forest, Caribbean, and then the Pacific side of the island. During the tour, we also ziplined, rode horseback, white water rafting, soaked in hot springs, and hiked the rain forest and volcano areas. When the tour ended I stayed for another 10 days in downtown San Jose and did day trips out of the apartment. People are family-oriented, friendly, and supportive. You can drink the water and use US electric devices. Go, you will love it.
    Florence
    United States

Explore guest reviews of hotels in San José

  • From £31.88 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 919 reviews
    I stayed at Hostel Shakti for one night while passing through San Jose. I did leave early in the morning so did not experience Breakfast. Shakti was a very nice hostel. Very clean and super cute. It had very good access to the downtown merchants and food places. Later at night the merchants and restaurants around the hostel did close so you should know to get dinner before you come back to the hostel it is later. There was a wonderful porch terrace at the hostel and I enjoyed speaking with fellow travelers there.
    Carol Rene
    United States
  • From £107.65 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,020 reviews
    Nice Hotel option with clean rooms and close to everything in San Jose. The Front Desk staff is very attentive Jose, Gabriela, and Eglys were just fantastic. Excellent communication skills spoke Spanish and English. Breakfast in the morning was a great value, I liked the local Gallo Pinto option and Jenny is amazing! Overall, everyone is incredibly generous and helpful with their time and "advice". On my next trip, I'll be returning to this hotel. Thanks for making my first trip to Costa Rica a memorable experience.!!!
    Kenneth
    United States
  • From £44.28 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,652 reviews
    This is a lovely authentic old colonial family house converted to a hotel..It's excellent value for money. The staff & owner are very friendly & go out of their way for their clients.The breakfast is light & very nice. The hotel is very close to lots of lovely outdoor restaurants & coffee shops in Escalante, one of the best areas in downtown San Jose, so it's worth checking out. All in all, this hotel is excellent value & we will certainly book it again upon our return.
    Anthony
    United Kingdom
  • From £41.45 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 672 reviews
    Best hostel in Costa Rica hands down. 4 weeks spent here overall..Wonderful family, I wish I had their love /hoapitality back home. Its quiet, lovely communal area, wonderful breakfast. Great shower, lovely guests. Its awesome. I love it, booked an extra 3 nights. I'm easily pleased but this is the de-facto place to stay I'm San Jose should you be looking for a dorm bed. David is just the best, lovely wife and children. I'll miss it terribly. Thank you David and co.
    Edsteroo
    Ireland
  • From £172.73 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,211 reviews
    Rooms were plenty spacious and you could not ask for a more central location. We were only in San Jose for a day but we were able to walk to see everything. Also the breakfast was UNREAL - so good and so many options. We also had a drink at their bar after are long flight. The staff was very welcoming and nice. It’s was a great start to our Costa Rica trip and even though we were there for only one night, the hotel left a really welcoming impression.
    Nicole
    United States
  • From £67.02 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 897 reviews
    Hotel Aranjuez is located in a very nice area, some 15mins (safe) walking distance north of Plaza de Democracia. It has a jungle like garden in the backyard with flying birds and squirrels running around. Breakfast is also served there (the best we had in 3 weeks in Costa Rica) so you can already experience some "wild life" while being in the capital city. Rooms were very clean and quite spacious. Staff was really nice and helpfull.
    Karsten
    Germany
  • From £45.17 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,060 reviews
    The room was spacious for just one person, everything very clean. the breakfast was lovely and the area where you go to eat is really nicely decorated and has lovely interior. the staff were very kind and friendly. I mostly used this as a place to stay whilst recovering jet lag and before heading to elsewhere in Costa Rica but the area was the only nice and safe area in San Jose with lots of cool bars & restaurants.
    Ella
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,037 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 £112.47 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,865 reviews
    Breakfast was good, room was great! Location was a little tough to find as the roads in San Jose are not marked. We was told to use "Waze" instead of other GPS and as long as you loaded it in wifi area with next location before leaving hotel it worked great. Their Italian restaurant located in front of hotel was best Italian food I have ever had and good prices.
    Jack
    United States
  • From £90.03 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 738 reviews
    The hotel is a beautiful old building very close to the centre of San Jose. There are good restaurants and bars close by. I read previous reviews worrying about the area but in our view it felt very safe and comfortable. The hotel was very clean and we had a lovely room with balcony. Good breakfast and helpful staff
    Alan
    United Kingdom
  • From £79.36 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 632 reviews
    Nice location in one of the prettiest neighborhoods in San Jose, within easy walking distance of the downtown area, the Teatro Nacional and the other sites to see. The rooms were clean enough and the breakfast area was pretty neat, with lots of plants growing indoors.
    David
    Germany
  • From £75.73 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,237 reviews
    Stayed at the Sleep Inn for one night before joining a tour group. The Hotel is centrally located and walkable for sightseeing in downtown San Jose and the rooms are clean and tastefully decorated. Happy we chose this hotel among all the others.
    BarCol19
    Canada
  • From £37.20 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 352 reviews
    Well appointed and beautifully decorated apartment in central San José. Everything downtown is within walking distance. The host is a lovely and attentive gentleman dedicated to guest service. Very comfortable bed and plenty of space.
    CDinATL
    United States
  • From £173.60 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,261 reviews
    Sheraton is a First Class Hotel in most desirable area of Escazu (San Jose). The breakfast is the finest I have in all of Costa Rica. The fitness center is great with free weights. Hotel offers casino next door for more activities.
    Gregory
    United States
  • From £44.28 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,652 reviews
    Very comfortable and pretty small boutique hotel. Staffs are very nice and welcome. Walking distance to downtown San Jose. Breakfast is very good with freshly made juice and coffee. Bread is warm baked.
    HONGYU
    Canada
  • From £101.57 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 605 reviews
    Super friendly staff. Very helpful!! Breakfast was great. Location is safe and in a good area to shop. Bus station in front of the hotel to go downtown. I stayed for four nights!
    Christoph
    Canada
  • From £45.83 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,348 reviews
    The hotel is located in central San José next to an important bus terminal, the pedestrian area and the central market. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
    Marco
    Italy
  • From £75.73 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,237 reviews
    Excellent location in San Jose downtown. Room was clean and big, personnel were nice, and breakfast was included.
    Demia
    Sweden
  • From £43.75 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,834 reviews
    the location is on San Jose’s downtown so they are close to most of the restaurants and bars
    Cristian
    El Salvador
  • From £157.31 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,512 reviews
    Downtown of San Jose.
    Denisse
    Nicaragua

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