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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.

Stylish hotel and very clean Friendly staff
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
2,460 reviews
Price from£102.33per 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.

Very poorly attended rooms, it was dirty and beds were very springy.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
2,497 reviews
Price from£83.41per 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 most reliable upscale hostel/hotel for digital nomads and social backpackers
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,727 reviews
Price from£45.21per 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.

Location perfect, breakfast very good
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
1,586 reviews
Price from£70.42per 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.

Excellent welcoming staff. Location superb. So much better than staying in town. A relaxing 24 hours before flying home, we would definitely stay here again on future trips to Costa Rica.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
1,221 reviews
Price from£67.52per 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.

A change of plans brought us back to the hotel for another night and we were not disappointed. The interior is stunning, staff were lovely and the room was clean and comfortable. Food was very reasonably priced and tasty.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,858 reviews
Price from£95.59per 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.

Friendly staff, close to amenities.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
2,683 reviews
Price from£88per 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.

It was ok for what we needed the steak house was very good and the breakfast was ok
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,225 reviews
Price from£72.54per 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
1,263 reviews
Price from£154.87per 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.

Good location, nice rooftop bar, great reception area. Staff were so attentive and helpful!
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
698 reviews
Price from£101.27per 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
     · 3,140 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!

  • City Express by Marriott San José Costa Rica
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,236 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

  • Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,247 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
     · 2,683 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
     · 2,930 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
     · 1,859 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.

  • AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 392 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

  • Hilton San Jose La Sabana
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 705 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

  • Hotel Casa Roland San Jose
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,186 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
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,783 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
     · 2,168 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

  • Barceló San José
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,526 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
     · 489 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.

    Las instalaciones muy limpias Y el personal muy amable

  • Hotel Otoya 1907 Downtown
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 370 reviews

    Located in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 50 km, Hotel Otoya 1907 Downtown provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.

    Good location, simple but organised room with all you need

  • Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 873 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

  • Hotel Columbus
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 675 reviews

    Set in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park, Hotel Columbus offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Spacious room with large windows. Friendly service.

Hotels located in the centre of San José

  • La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,017 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

  • Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 374 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
     · 551 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
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 479 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
     · 967 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
     · 479 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
     · 495 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

  • Hotel Plaza Real Suites & Apartments San Jose
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 296 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

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What guests said about San José:

  • 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
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    We stayed here on our last night but wished we hadn't.

    We stayed here on our last night but wished we hadn't. The hotel was good but there was nothing special about the city and we would have preferred to be back in Alajuela where we stayed on the first night. There was much less traffic there and lots of different birds in the trees. The park in San Jose only had grackles.
    Elizabeth
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    There is plenty to do in San Jose and the surrounding area.

    There is plenty to do in San Jose and the surrounding area. Three places to recommend: the Jade Museum, the Post Office Museum and Lankester Botanical Garden on the road to Paraiso. The Jade Museum is a revelation - it is in a new building and has a wonderful exhibition about the Pre-Colombian inhabitants of Central America. Don't be put off by its title - it is not a museum of dusty cabinets full of jade objects. Just to the right of the entrance to the Central Post Office is a museum with displays of various themes - space, calypso, biodiversity - illustrated with stamps from all over the world. The Lankester Gardens is a gem. It's a centre for the study of orchids so visit at the right time of year, e.g. March, when many are in flower. The gardens are beautifully laid out and very well cared for.
    Richard
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in San José

  • From £126.26 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,683 reviews
    The hotel is convenient located 10 minutes away from the airport and offers pick up and drop off shuttle for free which is great for someone that needs to stay only a couple of nights in San Jose. The room is very spacious and the bed is comfortable. The amenities offered in the bathroom are also great and internet speed works just fine. The pool area is beautiful and the gym has the necessary equipments to work out. The staff is very friendly and ready to help with any tip that we needed about the city/transportation.
    Ana Carolina
    Brazil
  • From £68.12 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 869 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 £64.80 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,186 reviews
    The staff was very polite and courteous. Hotel clean and smells very fresh. Relaxed and quiet atmosphere. The breakfast is outstanding. Clean towels, bedding very clean and neat. I love so much making a third week to stay again. I would highly recommend this hotel if you’re ever in San Jose Rohrmoser. Very professional staff. A very quiet area. Even the taxi driver Herman is an outstanding help. They tended to me with utmost respect.
    M
    Mardenia
    United States
  • From £153.17 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 481 reviews
    Very beautiful, elegant and cozy decor. Room with good Wi-Fi and safe. Also quiet.It has a beautiful and cozy garden with a fountain. Good gym for my needs. Jacuzzi for guests. Excellent restaurant with French Costa Rican fusion food. Efficient staff. Location: the neighborhood where the hotel is located is good, but a little far from attractions. A 20 minute walk or a cheap $3 Uber to downtown.So location OK
    JOSE FRANCISCO PEREIRA DA SILVA DE
    Brazil
  • From £104.52 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,859 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 £117.62 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,460 reviews
    Great location, good value, friendly staff, decent food. All these combined in one hotel is tough to get in San Jose or any capital in the world....I had business to do in San Jose and everything was within a 2000 colones Uber ride....The other guests were not obnoxious, which is quite common and annoying at cheaper hotels in Costa Rica....Ill come back.
    A
    Anonymous
    Canada
  • From £45.01 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,623 reviews
    The staff is wonderful and very helpful. Breakfast was very good (bread, jams, juice, fruit, and eggs with a slice of tomato) and plentiful. The location is great for exploring downtown San Jose, walking distance to almost everything. The owner even arranges affordable transportation to/from the airport.
    Nadia
    United States
  • From £104.52 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,859 reviews
    great hotel with lovely swimming pool area in a safe and quite area of San Jose (only 15 min away from the airport). My daughter forgot her airpods but luckily the cleaning lady found them. Elisa from the reception arranged a courier to our next accommodation! Again many thanks for the swift action.
    Robert
    Netherlands
  • From £166.70 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 967 reviews
    It is clean and sleek. The rooms are clean and comfortable. It is in a great location. Without traffic it is about 20 minutes from the airport. From downtown San Jose it is only about 10 minutes. We felt comfortable walking around the neighborhood at night. Will definitely stay here again.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States
  • From £63.02 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 956 reviews
    The property was very clean and comfortable. It was a great start to 3 weeks in Costa Rica. Breakfast everyday was wonderful. It was a standard Costa Rican breakfast. This is a no frills mid range boutique hotel. This is a great place to rest your head after arriving in San Jose.
    Benson
    United States
  • From £64.80 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,186 reviews
    Very nice hotel in a quiet area from San José. Super friendly staff and amazing breakfast. There are some restaurants and supermarkets in the area, but be aware that this is not the area where San José's nightlife is happening (which, for me is a plus).
    Jaime
    Germany
  • From £68.11 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,526 reviews
    I have stayed at this hotel many times. I love the feel of going slightly back in time! Beautiful lobby with a grand piano that's played every night! Very nice pool area,and the grounds are beautiful. Only place I will stay while in San Jose.
    Linda
    United States
  • From £112.53 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 698 reviews
    The location was at the center, within walking distance to most of the attractions in San Jose downtown area. The room was spacious, cozy, and most importantly clean. The lobby design was quite cute and interesting.
    Alvin Barlian
    United States
  • From £44.11 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,563 reviews
    it’s a nice modern property located a short walk from downtown San Jose. The hotel does provide an optional breakfast in the cafe located on the ground floor, plus breakfast can be bundled into a room deal.
    Colin
    United States
  • From £98.12 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,500 reviews
    I have been staying in Hotel Balmoral since the 1980’s, and since have stayed on several occasions since over the years. It’s in a great location downtown San Jose and the staff are welcoming and friendly.
    Christina
    Spain
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,221 reviews
    The hotel is nice, very clean, serving an excellent breakfast. Located in a beautiful residential area of San Jose, a bit away from the main roads or shopping areas.
    YYZNYC
    Canada
  • From £50.23 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,031 reviews
    Very cute and nice hotel. clean and spacious room, very nice breakfast…located in very nice area of San Jose… I can definitely recommend this place
    Ineke
    Netherlands
  • From £167.55 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,247 reviews
    Really beautiful hotel right next to the property. Only concern is surrounding areas don’t feel very safe but it’s San Jose so not hotels fault.
    Miss-Natalie
    United Kingdom
  • From £34.03 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,922 reviews
    The hotel is in a very nice area close to many restaurants and cafes as well as in walking distance from downtown
    Amalia
    Belgium
  • From £84.48 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,754 reviews
    Good location in downtown San Jose. Big room, friendly staff.
    Natalie
    United Kingdom

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