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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 bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

1. Viajero San José Hostel

0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

JOSE MAURICIO

€47

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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 grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

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

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

KATARINA

€158

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

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

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

3. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

jeff

€57

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

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

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

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Esteban

€120

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

A modern office space with cubicles, a large chalkboard with colorful drawings, and a wooden ceiling.

A room with two wicker chairs, a glass table with magazines, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a circular mirror and artwork.

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

5. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 0.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Eassa

€41

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

"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

€76

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub and lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

7. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.1 km from Plaza de la Democracia

carlos julius caesar

€83

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

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

8. Lolas Hostal

Chinatown, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Barry

€41

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Andres

€62

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

10. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Miguel

€57

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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.

A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

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.

11. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Kathy

€77

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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.

12. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

David

€99

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

13. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Ronald

€35

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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 modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Tony

€106

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Lazaro Garcia

€108

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A dining table with a meal, including a plate with a grilled chicken breast, vegetables, and a side of mashed potatoes. There are also drinks and a bowl of salad on the table.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Thomas

€116

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

Two beds with white linens and floral-patterned bedspreads, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Jose

€65

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a blue armchair.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Andy

€69

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

Two dark wooden doors with a green leafy wall between them.

A person sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a white cup, with a view of a building with large letters in the background.

A modern lobby with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant parrot mural.

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Juanita

€62

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A room with a bed, two recliners, a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, and a TV.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long bar counter, and several chairs.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a television mounted on the wall, and a seating area with chairs and a pink sofa.

A building with the sign "HOTEL CASTILLO" indicating a hotel establishment.

20. Hotel Castillo

Amón, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Felicia

€90

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Democracia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	9.8 Exceptional 56 reviews	View
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 326 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 879 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View

Top Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

10/10 Excellent

"A very good breakfast as usual."

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The hotel is located in the city center, so it’s walkable to the national theater, plaza/museum, parks, and other attractions. It’s next to a casino and feels more like an apartment building than a traditional hotel. The staff were very friendly and our room was extremely spacious. It even had a small kitchen area but there were no pots, utensils or plates whatsoever. We were under the impression that it offered a buffet breakfast but you actually ordered from the menu. Simple local foods. For the space and location, we’d consider staying here if we visit San Jose again."

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Very good location, for business stay or 1-2 nights is perfect, dinner was good, breakfast divine. Clean nice hotel"

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay! The room was spotless, comfortable, and smelled wonderful. The staff was very friendly, and the parking was easy and convenient. Getting to our room was almost a little adventure — up, down, left, right, and a few turns along the way! 😂 It definitely made us laugh. Overall, a very pleasant experience and a lovely stay."

Hotel Presidente

8/10 Good

"I'm the heart of downtown. Lovely boutique hotel, modern, chic decor. Just a jewel in the middle of the action. Nice staff, decent breakfast and great bed."

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a private room. Everything as described and the location was awesome! We did wish there was a desk or a shelf so we could unpack our bags but it wasn’t too much of a hassle. Would recommend!"

Hotel Santo Tomás

8/10 Good

"The location is perfect, just a short walk to visit the Central Market, the National Theater, the plaza, and the museums. This beautiful, old hotel has excellent staff who help you enjoy the free breakfast choices, the pool, and their amazing city. The parking is secure and included. Shower grab bars and bigger towels would improve this great hotel."

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Great food and bar, rooms are a little dated but very clean."

Hotel Castillo

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great experience at this hotel. The staff and food and service was great. Safe as well."

Other attractions near Plaza de la Democracia

A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.

National Museum of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,133 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

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A park pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a curved layout and street lamps.

Parque Espana

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Museum during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Park

9.0/10 (1,316 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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National Center of Art and Culture

8.4/10 (269 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at National Center of Art and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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Casino Fiesta

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Fiesta during your time in San José?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza de la Democracia?

Plaza de la Democracia 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 200 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Plaza de la Democracia?

Adjacent to Plaza de la Democracia, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices close by include Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hotel Castillo.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Plaza de la Democracia?

Expedia has 200 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Plaza de la Democracia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza de la Democracia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Plaza de la Democracia.

What can I see and do near Plaza de la Democracia?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art and La Salle Natural Science Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Morazan Park, Central Park or Sabana Park.

How can I get to Plaza de la Democracia?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stations to Catedral. There may not be many public transport choices close to Plaza de la Democracia so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Plaza de la Democracia hotels

1. Viajero San José Hostel

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

3. Hotel Casa 69

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Eco Stay CR

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

7. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

8. Lolas Hostal

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

10. Apartotel Tairona

11. The Victorian Hotel CR

12. Hotel Presidente

13. Ara Macao Inn

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

20. Hotel Castillo

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Top Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Hotel Presidente

Viajero San José Hostel

Hotel Santo Tomás

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Hotel Castillo

Other attractions near Plaza de la Democracia

National Museum of Costa Rica

Parque Espana

Jade Museum

Jacob Karpio Galería

National Park

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

National Center of Art and Culture

Casino Fiesta

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