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, 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 San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mata Redonda
If you're spending some time in Mata Redonda, National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
The price is AED 434 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
AED 434
AED 480 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (2,156 reviews)
"We needed a place to stay for one night before our flight out of San Jose at the end of our trip. It turned out this hotel was right across the street from our car rental return office. Couldn't be more convenient than that. We rented from vamos, car company. Highly recommend them as well. The hotel ..."
Reviewed on 13 November 2024
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road, Alajuela, Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 367 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
AED 367
AED 409 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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! (729 reviews)
"Very modern. They had all the amenities one could hope."
Reviewed on 15 November 2024
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia
The price is AED 372 per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
AED 372
AED 420 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
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! (1,864 reviews)
"We really love the gardens around the courtyard pool. We didn’t realize there was a second bathroom in the suite so that was a nice surprise after a long flight. The shuttle took us directly to our car rental pick up. There are 5 restaurants and a grocery store next to the hotel. We were very happy ..."
Reviewed on 15 November 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.
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! (762 reviews)
"Villas del Rio is very well managed--I can't say enough about how good their staff is and the facilities are really nice as well. I've seldom been this satisfied with a hotel stay, but they were outstanding! I just had the basic one-bedroom booking, but still it was like a small apartment. Don't ..."
Reviewed on 3 November 2024
BEE Suites 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! (148 reviews)
"This property was amazing , beautiful setup . Street that it was on was very empty not much traffic. Police do casual just stroll pass but it makes you feel really safe!!! Only downside is reception doesn’t speak English , they are very kind but you will need translation app if you or your group ..."
Reviewed on 11 November 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! (795 reviews)
"Willstay there again. Great value."
Reviewed on 23 October 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 enjoy some culture when you stop by National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant 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.
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.
Hacienda Alsacia
You can take time to visit Hacienda Alsacia during your travels to San Isidro.
Sabana Park
4/5(185 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
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.