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

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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
5.6 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2398)
"great location, kind and attentive staff, spotless rooms and facilities, great breakfast. Would definitely recommend and stay again! "
United States
Ada
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
5.6 km from San José
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1553)
"Kind and courteous staff, clean and decently sized room, great location, and delicious breakfast. "
United States
Gaston
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
4.0 star property
9.9 km from San José
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1889)
"Wonderful stay "
United States
Grevin Rodolfo
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
4.3 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great stay. would recommend"
United States
David
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
4.5 star property
17.2 km from San José
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (536)
"Great location, friendly staff easy walkable area "
United States
Siminka
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
3.8 km from San José
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1348)
"Great location for staying close to airport. Would recomend compared to other hotels close by. Nice buffet breakfast with variety. Staff helpful. "
Australia
Rosa
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
10.8 km from San José
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2910)
"Friendly staff, hotel shuttle to and from airport was so convenient! "
United States
Natasha
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
20.3 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (728)
"Very nice hotel, good stay."
United States
Kalvin
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
19.1 km from San José
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (521)
"It was descent stay. It is rural area. They did excellent service"
United States
Balasubramanian
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Poas Volcano Lodge

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
3.5 star property
3.9 km from San José
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1451)
"Great location with city mall and airport. Stacy at bar in lobby was awesome. Very nice hotel"
United States
Ryan
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
4.0 star property
12.2 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Nice room, convenient location. "
United States
GUSTAVO
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
4.5 star property
8.2 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Beautiful hotel, courteous staff and close to everything."
United States
Tameka
The price is €199
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
20.6 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Comfy beds, Clean Rooms and the breakfast was good."
Canada
Andre
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Presidente

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
20.3 km from San José
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (858)
"Great staff, clean rooms, nice amenities"
United States
Vincent
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Taormina Hotel and Casino

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Buena Vista Chic Hotel
3.5 star property
7.1 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (597)
"Lovely grounds, shuttle really convenient and the staff amazing! "
United Kingdom
Claudia
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Casa Antigua
2.5 star property
6.2 km from San José
7.8 out of 10, Good, (359)
"Staff was amazing and friendly. The place was so unique and one of a kind. We loved the vibe and would stay again. "
United States
David
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hotel Casa Antigua

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG
5.0 star property
12.5 km from San José
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (722)
"Clean room, nice people!"
United States
John
The price is €215
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
4.0 star property
10.4 km from San José
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great location, staff and property!"
United States
Ebony
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort
3.5 star property
3.2 km from San José
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (466)
"Absolutely beautiful! Loved everything about our stay. "
United States
Katie
Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
8.4 km from San José
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Good Rooms with friendly staff. Breakfast Buffet is very good with lot of varieties/options. "
United States
suman
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
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Where to stay in San José

Find the best San José areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 National Theater.

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 Sabana

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

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Mata Redonda

While visiting Mata Redonda, you might make a stop by sights like National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in San José?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in San José's San José neighbourhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in San José?
When you want to find places to stay in San José, start by booking one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodation options in San José.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San José, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in San José.
What are the top things to see and do in San José?
A few places to visit in the area around San José include Central Market Alajuela, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as City Mall or Monserrat Sports Complex.