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Tonight
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Tomorrow
14 Oct - 15 Oct
This weekend
16 Oct - 18 Oct
Next weekend
23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for San José 3-star hotels

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.

1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Ireland
Karen Caoimhe
€102
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.
A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Evarista F
€80
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.
A swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.
A modern cafe with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

3. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Angel
€119
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.
A hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Richard
€128
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

5. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
United States
John Ross
€111
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
Loren
€116
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.
A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.

7. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
United States
Robert
€90
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hotel Mango
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
A modern kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.
A modern living room with a round coffee table, green armchairs, and a grey sofa. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a view of greenery outside.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Luz
€110
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.
A bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans arranged for socializing.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Emmanuel
€111
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with multiple shelves of bottles, and three bar stools.
A spacious, modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a glass railing, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A pool area with sun loungers and a bar.

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
Canada
Jean Pierre
€153
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

11. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
Scott
€81
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Wyndham Garden' sign, and well-lit windows.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, hanging pendant lights, and a large abstract painting.
An outdoor patio with glass tables and chairs, a sofa, and a view of greenery.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract mural.

12. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
KIM
€118
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.
A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.
A long dining table set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

13. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Robert
€132
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone-paved courtyard, and lush greenery.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.
A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.

14. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Russell
€113
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Irazu Hotel & Studios
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a partition with vertical lines.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mounted TV, wooden paneling, a gray sofa with a yellow cushion, and a framed picture on the wall.
Exterior
A modern dining area with wicker chairs and a wooden table, surrounded by potted plants and abstract art on the walls.

15. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Pozos
United States
Anessa
€102
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Chandler
€129
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A modern office space with a large window, a desk with computers, two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the orange wall.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and lush greenery.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

17. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
€63
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a television, and a sign indicating a kitchen area.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a round dining table with black chairs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
€109
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a reception counter, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a green wall with plants.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

19. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
United States
Anastasia
€97
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a central atrium.
A modern living room with a TV, sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large painting, and a unique light fixture.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative wall.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Gretchen
€149
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
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includes taxes & fees
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includes taxes & fees
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

8/10 Good
"Great place to stay, in fact probably the nicest hotel airport I’ve stayed at anywhere. Very clean, friendly staff, and the breakfast was delicious with a lot of variety."
Serena 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Evrything was great clean neat up to date and the breakfast was very good, staff is also very helpfull and friendly"
Dehan Joubert 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango

8/10 Good
"Internet is very good."
Linda 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Hotel Mango

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San José?
Hotel El Maragato, around 0.32 kilometres northeast of downtown San José, is an Expedia guest favourite. A cafe and an espresso maker are among its conveniences. Exe San Jose Centre is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travellers. It offers a sauna and a cafe, and is approximately 0.48 kilometres northeast of the centre.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San José?
The key difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San José is the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically more budget-friendly and provide the services and amenities required for your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can expect a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket interiors, deluxe toiletries and extra touches like on-site spas.