San José Hotel Guide. Hotels in Merced, San José, Costa Rica

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Our top choices for Merced hotels

Del Cafetal CR

Del Cafetal CR
2.5 star property
Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (21 reviews)
"Muy lindas instalaciones, con un toque acogedor y hogareño. Excelente atención por parte del propietario, muy amable y con muy buenas recomendaciones de actividades a realizar qué se ajustan a presupuesto, tiempo y preferencias de cada viajero. Además del servicio de alojamiento el lugar también ofrece servicio de tours, minisuper y transporte. ¡Te sentirás muy bien recibido!"
Mexico
Mezti
The price is €20
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Del Cafetal CR

Hotel Quinta Avenida

Hotel Quinta Avenida
3.0 star property
Merced
7.6 out of 10, Good, (231 reviews)
"Rooms are very clean and the comfort is amazing "
United States
Fortune
The price is €30
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hotel Quinta Avenida

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (385 reviews)
"friendly staff, clean room, great location close to the central market "
United States
JORGE FRANCISCO
The price is €46
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel San José

Hotel San José
2.5 star property
Merced
6.4 out of 10, (23 reviews)
"No hot water. "
United States
Erika
The price is €33
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hotel San José

Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana

Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana
2.5 star property
Merced
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Personnel acceuillant mais parlant peu anglais. Seule la demoiselle lors de notre depart nous a compris. Lors de notre premier matin, nous avons pris notre douche a l'eau froide. Déjeuner correct. Personne n'a pu nous aider pour connecter notre nouvelle carte SIM."
Canada
Elyse
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana

Sura Bed and Breakfast

Sura Bed and Breakfast
2.0 star property
Merced
5.0 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"The place was old, but well maintained without air conditioning. The service was okay. "
United States
Max
The price is €39
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Sura Bed and Breakfast

Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"Nice area. Walk able to other places. Restaurants are close by. "
United States
Ricardo Juan Blanco
The price is €48
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Gaudys Hotel

Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (146 reviews)
"Great for a night’s rest and a shower in the city centre. Wonderful staff. They provide a loud fan which blocks out all the street noise for a good sleep. Gracias Casa colon!"
Canada
Faiza
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Hostel Casa Colon

Auténtico Hotel

Auténtico Hotel
3.0 star property
Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (669 reviews)
"Staff was helpful and nice, rooms small but clean and comfortable, breakfast was good and location was central for getting around San Jose "
United States
Frank
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Auténtico Hotel

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 2.5 km from Merced
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (669 reviews)
"Super accommodating,good rooms,and great rooms for the price."
United States
Theodore
The price is €20
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
2.0 star property
16.3 km from Merced
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"Super clean, the staff is wonderful and the location is safe and central to a lot of restaurants and bus routes"
United States
Elisa
The price is €41
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
13.4 km from Merced
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,411 reviews)
"Close to the airport and great breakfast!"
United States
Claudia
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Hotel Mango

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
3.0 star property
16.3 km from Merced
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (55 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, excellent dinner specials "
United States
michael
The price is €31
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
13.5 km from Merced
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,468 reviews)
"Nice pool, good rooms, good breakfast"
United States
Aditya
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
20.2 km from Merced
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (750 reviews)
"Stayed here on our last night before going to the airport. Was nice ending our vacation at a local hotel. Staff were pleasant and we had a nice dinner at the restaurant. "
United States
KRISTEN
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Villa San Ignacio

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
2.5 star property
16.2 km from Merced
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (527 reviews)
"Cute, clean place with friendly staff. We had a double room with shared bathroom. Great place to stay for a day or 2. "
United States
Marilia
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
3.0 star property
12.8 km from Merced
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great room, amazing restaurant. Quick one-night stay, but would happily stay here again."
United States
Joseph
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
8.1 km from Merced
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,249 reviews)
"Great location. I will stay here again on my next trip."
United States
Jennifer
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
14.8 km from Merced
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,203 reviews)
"Nice place with a free airport shuttle and good breakfast "
United States
Jeff
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
4.0 star property
20.2 km from Merced
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, great staff"
United States
ANDRES
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
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Compare popular hotels in Merced

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Staircase
Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
28 reviews
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Lobby
Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
146 reviews
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Interior
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
7.8
Good
385 reviews
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Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom
Hotel Quinta Avenida
3.0 star property
7.6
Good
231 reviews
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Hallway
Hotel San José
2.5 star property
6.4
23 reviews
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Where to stay in Merced

Find the best Merced areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

La California

Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

Pavas

While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Itskazú are some notable places to visit nearby.

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.

La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Merced like?
Travellers to San José's Merced neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón as part of your Merced travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Merced?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Auténtico Hotel is a highly ranked property in Merced. This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Sabana Park, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other favourite options in the area include Gaudys Hotel and Hostel Casa Colon.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Merced?
If you're searching for places to stay in San José, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 48 Merced hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Merced, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Merced.
What are the top things to see and do in Merced?
Mercado Central, Mercado Borbón and Children's Museum are just a few attractions to check out in Merced. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as Precolumbian Gold Museum or Melico Salazar Theatre.