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A patio area with outdoor seating and a small building with a sloped roof.

A small house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There are large windows with wooden frames and artwork on the walls.

A table with two chairs, a drink, candles, and string lights.

1. Villa San Ignacio

Tambor

John

€65

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A stone archway leading to a building, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved walkway.

A room with large windows offering a view of a forest. There is a wicker chair and a small table with a candle.

A building with a colorful mural of a parrot on the facade, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a window with blinds.

2. La Terraza Guest House B&B

San Roque

Amy

€77

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A wooden deck leading to a clear blue pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a view of the outdoors.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple red-roofed buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a lush landscape with dense vegetation and a clear sky.

3. Hotel Mango Valley

San Roque

Juliana

€67

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A kitchen with a wooden bar, stools, a refrigerator with magnets, and hanging plants.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a view through the window.

A spacious indoor area with wooden furniture, including chairs and a table, and a stone wall in the background.

A house with a stone exterior and a wooden front porch.

4. Casa Amanecer Bed & Breakfast

San Juan

vishal

€109

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A building with multiple rooms, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and palm trees.

A garden pathway with lush greenery and palm trees.

A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a wooden table with chairs, and a grill area.

5. Hotel B&B Garden Grecia

San Jose

Nelson

€63

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy cabin with a leather sofa, wooden floors, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

A staircase with wooden steps and a metal railing, leading to a second floor. There is a bench with a cushion, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a hot tub, a table, and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery and mountains.

A modern house with large glass windows and wooden beams, surrounded by lush greenery.

6. Altura Hotel

San Juan

scott

€114

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy seating area with wicker furniture and a potted plant.

A modern building with a Terra Viva sign, large windows, and a stone entrance.

A modern building facade with large windows and a sign for Terra Viva Hotel.

A modern interior with a staircase, a potted plant, and a poster on the wall.

7. Hotel Terra Viva

Quesada

Shane

€76

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a wooden bench, and a potted plant with the text "Be Free".

A tranquil garden with a pond, wooden structures, and lush greenery.

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

A room with a wooden floor, a white robe hanging on a rack, a metal shelf, and a glass door leading to an outdoor deck with chairs and a view of greenery.

8. Blue Morpho Lodge

Bajos del Toro

audrey

€181

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden deck with a bed, a table, and two people sitting.

A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm water body.

A treehouse with a wooden deck and a metal roof, surrounded by dense foliage.

9. La Tigra Rainforest Lodge

San Lorenzo

Shauna

€109

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by plants and a wooden fence.

A house with a red-tiled roof, a brick chimney, and a front door.

A restaurant with brick walls, a fireplace, and a tiled floor. There are tables set with plates, glasses, and cutlery. A television is mounted on the wall, and there are shelves with bottles on the left.

A covered outdoor corridor with wooden beams, a stone floor, and a metal railing.

10. Hotel La Paz

Sabanilla

Diane

€50

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a hammock, and a view of lush greenery.

A room with wooden flooring, a wooden desk, and a view of greenery through large windows with curtains.

A lush garden with various tropical plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A poolside area with a tiled deck, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a building with a red roof.

11. Eden Atenas

Mercedes

Ken

€95

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern building with a covered outdoor area and a garden with hydrangea plants.

A wooden balcony overlooking a forested valley with a sunset view.

A modern house with a glass facade, surrounded by a garden with white flowers, and tall trees in the background.

A modern building with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and white hydrangea flowers.

12. Chayote Lodge

Cirrí Sur

Matthias

€244

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A bed with rolled towels, a teal ceiling, and curtains.

A swimming pool with blue chairs in the foreground, a building with a green roof in the background, and lush greenery surrounding the area.

A garden with tropical plants and a white structure in the background.

A tent-style accommodation with a hammock, two chairs, and a visible interior.

13. The Dreamcatcher House

San Pedro

Sven

€80

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy, well-lit lounge area with wooden beams, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

A spacious lobby with wooden paneling, multiple seating areas, and potted plants.

A hot tub with a tiled edge and a view of green plants through the window.

A wooden-floored room with a foosball table, a large wooden statue, and framed botanical prints on the wall.

14. Lands in Love Hotel

San Lorenzo

Sigalit

€65

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A wooden dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A church with a bell tower, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a small garden area.

A cozy room with a fireplace, two rocking chairs, and a window with blinds.

15. Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

Ángeles

Xiao

€194

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a stone fireplace, and a hanging light fixture.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a balcony with wicker furniture.

A rustic wooden cabin with a brick pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging lights, and a view of the bar area.

16. Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña

Sabana Redonda

trent

€80

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A house with a covered porch, a small staircase, and a sign indicating 'Villa 9'.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A pathway surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

17. Hotel Colinas del Sol

Atenas

Alexander

€124

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

18. Poas Volcano Observatory Lodge & Glamping

Sabana Redonda

Shelley

€81

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

19. Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

La Garita

Daniela

€141

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A clear swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a lush landscape with hills and trees.

A yoga class in a room with wooden floors and large windows, with motivational words on the ceiling.

A wooden-floored hallway with a couch, a guitar, and a sign reading "Soft Voices Yogain Session".

20. Vida Mountain Resort & Spa - Adults Only

Piedades Sur

Chad

€121

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Not to be missed!!! We hope to return!"

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, spacious rooms, delicious buffet style breakfast included and the staff were very helpful"

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, staff was friendly!"

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location, not too far from the airport. There were a lot of restaurants across the street. I love that breakfast was included. The staff were very helpful in the rooms were very clean and organized."

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The Retreat Costa Rica is a dream—it’s everything I expected and so much more. This beautiful retreat is secluded, peaceful, and truly feels like a place to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself. The food is amazing, the people are wonderful, and there are so many opportunities to nourish both body and soul. They offer a variety of yoga classes, sound healing, hikes, and advanced treatments and therapies. Because this is a very small resort, it has a wonderfully intimate, family like atmosphere. The staff is absolutely incredible, warm, caring, and genuinely attentive. Shout out to Edmond & Lisbeth for the warm reception and deep conversations, to Carlos that made sure everyone is training their most important muscle: your smile 😊 and to all the wonderful staff members serving the nourishing meals to name a few: Andres, Juan, Karina, Pablo!! I’m leaving feeling grateful, renewed, and already wishing I could come back soon. ❤️🌴"

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent

"Everytime I have stayed here, it has only been for one night and I had to leave early for a flight. But in the short time, I was impressed with the accomodations, the staff is very friendly and accomodating. Looking forward to a longer stay so I can avail myself of the breakfast and the bar."

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"This is a wonderful place to stay. The people at the front desk (Yerrick!!!!, Farlen, Diego, and the ladies who work there!!!) are amazing and so helpful. The place itself was centrally located, clean, and comfortable. I highly reccomend this place."

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was very nice and helpful. The cleaning staff was excellent"

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and well located"

More cheap stays in San José

Hotel Pacandé

200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet Alajuela Alajuela

€19

14 Oct - 15 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (263 reviews)

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela

€29

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Toucan Hostel

Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela

€31

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela

€39

17 Oct - 18 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (255 reviews)

1915 Hotel

Downtown Alajuela Alajuela

€62

23 Oct - 24 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela

€75

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in San José?

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, located 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from the heart of San José, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your trip to the area are Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen and Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in San José.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that San José has to offer?

Cool Bali Style Villa, w/stunning views, HiSpeedWifi., 3Brs. solar heated pool.: This holiday home rental outside of San José is located in the city centre, and has an outdoor pool, a balcony and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a selection of games. See all vacation rentals in San José.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San José, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in San José.

What is staying in San José like?

Travellers to San José will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 872 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about San José.

What should I do while I'm visiting San José?

Places to visit in the wider area include Juan Castro Blanco National Park, Catarata del Toro and Quesada City Park. You'll also find Poas Volcano and Poás Volcano National Park in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's San José guide.

What's the weather like in San José?

The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in San José are October, June, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 516 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for San José hotels

1. Villa San Ignacio

2. La Terraza Guest House B&B

3. Hotel Mango Valley

4. Casa Amanecer Bed & Breakfast

5. Hotel B&B Garden Grecia

6. Altura Hotel

7. Hotel Terra Viva

8. Blue Morpho Lodge

9. La Tigra Rainforest Lodge

10. Hotel La Paz

11. Eden Atenas

12. Chayote Lodge

13. The Dreamcatcher House

14. Lands in Love Hotel

15. Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

16. Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña

17. Hotel Colinas del Sol

18. Poas Volcano Observatory Lodge & Glamping

19. Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

20. Vida Mountain Resort & Spa - Adults Only

Top San José Hotel Reviews

Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

Hotel Mango

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

More cheap stays in San José

Hotel Pacandé

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Toucan Hostel

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

1915 Hotel

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

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