5/5 - Excellent
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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 Museum of Costa Rica or Morazan Park.
Carmen
If you're spending some time in Carmen, Morazan Park and National 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.
Mata Redonda
If you're spending some time in Mata Redonda, National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional 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 340 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
AED 340
AED 385 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (2,093 reviews)
"The airport shuttle did not show up to the airport so we had to hire a taxi. This was quite frustrating as I had inquired more than 24 hours regarding the free shutte service as requested. The front desk staff did refund us for the taxi fee but be aware that the shuttle is not logoed. Be sure to ..."
Reviewed on 18 February 2025
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Autopista General Canas, 3 Miles South of Intl Airport, La Asunción, Heredia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 364 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
AED 364
AED 412 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,522 reviews)
"The property needed an upgrade. The restaurant within do not have good choices. The pool was too cold to swim"
Reviewed on 20 February 2025
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Calle Central y Tercera Av. 15, Calle Blancos, San Francisco, San Jose
The price is AED 450 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
AED 450
AED 508 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Bad area of san jose"
Reviewed on 20 February 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! (811 reviews)
"Very good staff."
Reviewed on 16 February 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! (165 reviews)
"I stayed in a one bedroom us this time a studio. I prefer the one bedroom Both were very comfortable The one bedroom has a washer and dryer The studio doesn’t Studio was crammed a long table that’s close to the bed Two eye cooking burner Very inexpensive silverware nice refrigerator coffe maker"
Reviewed on 27 January 2025
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! (806 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 acclaimed art scene 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.
Morazan Park
4/5(153 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Morazan Park, a lovely green space in San José. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Mercado Central
4/5(104 reviews)
During your trip to San José, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches 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.