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1. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
3.5 star property
Sánchez
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (962 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, the room was spotless and the staff super friendly."
United States
Engel
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

2. Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
3.0 star property
El Tejar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (239 reviews)
"Simple, somewhat budget friendly hotel. Safe and clean! Great free breakfast, fantastic water pressure in the shower, and very friendly staff. If you are in the Cartago area this is a great choice."
United States
Rick
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

3. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José
3.5 star property
Santo Tomas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (486 reviews)
"Helpful friendly staff, good food, clean and well equipped rooms and superb gardens with a host of birds. Can't fault it."
United Kingdom
John
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Hotel Bougainvillea San José

4. Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa
3.0 star property
Dulce Nombre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (174 reviews)
"Very good for the price . "
United States
Jairo
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

5. Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort

Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort
3.0 star property
Santiago
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (104 reviews)
"This place was perfect for our little getaway. The location over looks Playa Blanca and is just a few minutes walk to the beach. The view of the beach is spectacular. I would stay there again."
United States
scott
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort

6. Toucanet Lodge

Toucanet Lodge
2.5 star property
Copey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"I stayed for just one night with my family (my wife and daughter), and the place met all my expectations for a mountain lodge. It was safe, quiet, and the staff were very helpful and kind."
United States
Gustavo
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Toucanet Lodge

7. Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was fabulous ✨"
United States
Yolanda
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Santo Tomás

8. Isla Verde Hotel

Isla Verde Hotel
3.0 star property
Pavas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (681 reviews)
"Nice place, good wifi for work, friendly staff, good breakfast included."
Canada
Tej
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Isla Verde Hotel

9. Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel Pibi Boreal
3.0 star property
Desamparados
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (467 reviews)
"The grounds were beautiful with a park like feel and lovely gardens"
United States
Monica
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Hotel Pibi Boreal

10. Fogo Resort

Fogo Resort
3.0 star property
San Antonio
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (74 reviews)
"nice local accommodations."
United States
Maya
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Fogo Resort

11. El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
3.0 star property
San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Food at the restaurant was great"
United States
Robert
The price is €195
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
3.0 star property
Ciudad Cariari
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (713 reviews)
"Neat as always, perfect location."
United States
Shelly
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

13. Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
3.5 star property
San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,065 reviews)
"Great accommodations"
United States
Joerg
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

14. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
3.0 star property
Pozos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (384 reviews)
"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."
United States
Anessa
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

15. Barceló San José

Barceló San José
4.0 star property
Uruca
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,190 reviews)
"Very nice and comfortable place"
United States
MARITZA
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Barceló San José

16. Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
4.5 star property
San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (521 reviews)
"The wonderful smell in the entire hotel, love it! Clean rooms, service was excellent"
United States
Melissa
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

17. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
4.0 star property
Ciudad Cariari
7.6 out of 10, Good, (2,117 reviews)
"Excellent rooms, gym, pool and restaurants."
Canada
Fernando
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Ciudad Cariari
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,497 reviews)
"Good location for the airport."
United States
Joseph
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

19. Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
La California
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (330 reviews)
"Hotel casa 69 was by far the best pick out of all our stays in Costa Rica. The staff was incredibly helpful and above and beyond kind. We will definitely pick this stay every time we visit the area!"
United States
Aaron
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Casa 69

20. Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center
4.0 star property
Ulloa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"The hotel is wonderful and the employees are amazing"
United States
Ricardo
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center
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Venture to Our Lady of the Angels Basilica and Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu—just two of the sights around San Nicolás.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in San Nicolás?
Located 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from the heart of San Nicolás, Barceló San José is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your stay in the area are Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela and DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in San Nicolás.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that San Nicolás has to offer?
4BR Casa Peces Santa Ana, Private Indoor Pool & Sauna!: This holiday home rental outside of San Nicolás is located on a river, and has a patio, a garden and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave, so that you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in San Nicolás.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San Nicolás, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is 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 Nicolás.
What is staying in San Nicolás like?
Travellers to San Nicolás will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 1290 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about San Nicolás.
What are the top places to visit in San Nicolás?
Places to visit in the wider area include Our Lady of the Angels Basilica, Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu and San Pedro Mall. You'll also find Ruins of Ujarras and Irazu Volcano National Park in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's San Nicolás guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in San Nicolás?
The hottest months are usually April and March, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 18°C. The rainiest months in San Nicolás are October, June, August and September, with each month seeing an average of 599 mm of rainfall.