5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful, friendly city. I could totally live there.
San José
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Where to stay in San José
La California
4/5(25 area reviews)
Check out the restaurants, shopping, and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Park or National Museum of Costa Rica.
Carmen
If you're spending some time in Carmen, National Park and Morazan Park are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Escalante
5/5(2 area reviews)
Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but National Park and San Pedro Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Chinatown
3.5/5(7 area reviews)
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travelers visit Chinatown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura, a few notable attractions nearby.
Hospital
4/5(67 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Chirripo National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia
The price is AED 341 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
AED 341
AED 385 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,983 reviews)
"Definitely an affordable option for an overnight near the airport"
Reviewed on 18 January 2025
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is AED 599 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
AED 599
AED 677 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (865 reviews)
"The staff helped us with setting up a cot for our third guest."
Reviewed on 15 January 2025
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
The price is AED 503 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
AED 503
AED 569 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,273 reviews)
"great property, the only thing I wish was better was the Wifi signal. it didn't work very well in my room and kept cutting out"
Reviewed on 18 January 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (786 reviews)
"Great pool and hot tub for a cool and windy SJ evening."
Reviewed on 16 January 2025
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
San José, Barrio Escalante., San José, San José
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
"I’ve stayed at many places but this is definitely one of my favorites. The building looks brand new and very well-maintained. There is a hangout room on the top floor with a huge Tv and coffee machine. Next to it is a small gym with a bathroom and a shower! There is also WiFi that works very well ..."
Reviewed on 25 December 2024
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
South-west of Peace Park, Suroeste del Parque de la Paz, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (801 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay."
Reviewed on 9 December 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Central Park
4/5(115 reviews)
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
National Museum of Costa Rica
4.5/5(148 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Parque Viva
4/5(3 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
National Theater
4.5/5(313 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Hacienda Alsacia
You can take time to visit Hacienda Alsacia during your travels to San Isidro.
Plaza de la Cultura
4/5(40 reviews)
Find out about the history of San José with a stop at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.
Reviews of San José
4
Top Destination
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
The place has little charm and horrible traffic, but there is a much better chance you can find what you're looking for (from a consumer perspective) than in any other part of the country, IF you know where to look
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
safe,. very friendly people, many english speakers and helpful with my spanish, good mix of stores and especially great food, good prices. great park for walking. no major freakouts re; corona virus.great dental work@ 1/3 u.s. price!! dr bonilla.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
is a city like many others good with bad
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
A generally shabby, very noisy town with precious few architectural attractions blessed by extremely friendly people, at least if one speaks Spanish, its 1,100-metre altitude and mountain surroundings (although these are, sadly, all-but-denuded).
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
the city itself was not that great. we went to other areas away from San Jose.