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A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.

A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Steve

€162

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.

A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

jeff

€56

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

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.

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.8 km from Mercado Central

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

€81

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.5 km from Mercado Central

Esteban

€123

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden bench with cushions, a blue chair, a red knitted pouf, and a white table with a small plant.

A spacious living room with a large window, a white sofa, colorful cushions, a white coffee table, and a red chair.

A hallway with a wooden floor and white walls with text. There is a red door at the end of the hallway.

5. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

La Sabana, 2.7 km from Mercado Central

Henry

€36

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

A restaurant with a mural of a toucan and a sloth on a tree, a sign that reads "PURA VIDA", wicker chairs, and a guitar on the wall.

6. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.8 km from Mercado Central

Eassa

€45

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

A couple in a hot tub with a tiled wall and a metal ladder.

7. Barceló San José

Uruca, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

lachlan

€76

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.

A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.

8. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.3 km from Mercado Central

David Thomas

€92

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

An indoor space with a high ceiling, metal beams, and a variety of potted plants. There are two people seated on chairs, one on a yellow chair and one on a white chair. A person is standing on a staircase.

9. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 1.1 km from Mercado Central

JOSE MAURICIO

€41

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern house with a garden featuring a pond, stepping stones, and various plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fan, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

A garden with a pond, potted plants, and a statue.

A dog lying on a tiled floor in a room with a staircase and potted plants.

10. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 2.6 km from Mercado Central

David

€54

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.7 km from Mercado Central

Brenda

€107

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

12. Lolas Hostal

1 km from Mercado Central

Barry

€42

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table, and chairs.

13. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 2.1 km from Mercado Central

carlos julius caesar

€100

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 3 km from Mercado Central

Chandler

€129

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

15. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

Ronald

€35

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

16. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Mercado Central

Andres

€68

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A breakfast setup with two plates of scrambled eggs and toast, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a wicker table.

An open doorway to a courtyard with a tiled floor, a small table with chairs, and a variety of plants.

A living room with a large abstract painting, a white sofa with patterned cushions, a small round table with a gold base, and a patterned rug.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a balcony, and a tree in the foreground.

17. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Kathy

€87

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

A spacious, modern lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a cityscape view, and contemporary furniture.

A modern balcony with a glass railing, offering a view of a cityscape and green park.

18. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

Orlando

€179

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

A wooden staircase with a white wall and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

19. Apartotel Tairona

2.8 km from Mercado Central

Miguel

€73

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

20. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Mercado Central

Kemal

€123

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mercado Central

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 893 reviews	View
Capital Hostel de Ciudad	9.4 Exceptional 74 reviews	View

Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable"

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"I won't go elsewhere if it's available"

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is in the heart of san Jose. The rooms were clean. All amenities worked. We had a pleasant stay. The staff was very courteous and helpful. Breakfast which is included was delicious."

Hotel Grano de Oro

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at the Grano del Oro on numerous occasions and it’s always a five stars experience. The hotel, an old Spanish mansion with gorgeous woodwork and appointments, is beautiful. The staff are incredible and helpful also. Marco and the front desk staff are great, and don’t miss Carlos at the beautiful bar. The restaurant is excellent and has added some creative touches to its menu in addition. A must stay in San Jose!"

Barceló San José

8/10 Good

"El desayuno no es de buena calidad, pocas opciones y no muy buena calidad"

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great but the neighborhood was a bit gritty. Not great for an evening stroll."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Super hôtel avec une localisation premium avec un super beau cachet ancien ! Le propriétaire est super gentil ! Sans oublier le spa qui atterri dans une piscine fraîche Vraiment juste du wow :)"

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly Ticas in the bar, large bar downstairs with live music on some nights, good restaurant, good pizza 🍕, best live poker room in Costa Rica, cash available at casino cage on VISA card..... inexpensive, nice hotel rooms , genuine Cuban cigars a block away in tobacco store nos"

Modern apartment in the Heart of San Jose!

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room in city. Lovely host."

Other attractions near Mercado Central

A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.

Central Park

8.8/10 (1,177 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.

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A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.

San Jose Cathedral

8.8/10 (774 reviews)

After visiting San Jose Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

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A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.

Plaza de la Cultura

8.6/10 (608 reviews)

Find out about the history of San José when you spend time at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

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An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.

National Theater of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,207 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Mercado Borbón

You can learn about the history of San José when you stop by Mercado Borbón. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Melico Salazar Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a show at Melico Salazar Theatre during your stay in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Pre-Colombian Gold Museum in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Children's Museum

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Museum during your travels to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mercado Central?

Mercado Central is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 130 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Mercado Central?

Adjacent to Mercado Central, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Presidente and Hotel Castillo.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Mercado Central?

Expedia has 130 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Mercado Central.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mercado Central, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Mercado Central.

What can I see and do near Mercado Central?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art or Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Central Park, Morazan Park and National Park.

San José Hotel Guide - Mercado Central hotels in San José, Costa Rica.

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Our top choices for Mercado Central hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

6. Eco Stay CR

7. Barceló San José

8. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

9. Viajero San José Hostel

10. Casa Jardin Del Mango

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Lolas Hostal

13. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

15. Ara Macao Inn

16. Hotel Santo Tomás

17. The Victorian Hotel CR

18. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

19. Apartotel Tairona

20. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Compare popular hotels close to Mercado Central

Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel Grano de Oro

Barceló San José

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Santo Tomás

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Modern apartment in the Heart of San Jose!

Other attractions near Mercado Central

Central Park

San Jose Cathedral

Plaza de la Cultura

National Theater of Costa Rica

Mercado Borbón

Melico Salazar Theatre

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

Children's Museum

Frequently asked questions