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Rory
@Rory T
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2022
A delightful welcome to San José
"Our room was clean and well appointed and the private patio and roof terrace were lovely spots to chill out away from the hustle and bustle of San José."
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#1 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Ecudan
@Daniel S
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2022
A relaxing oasis in the middle of San Jose
"Our room was large with a beautiful balcony and a view of the city."
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#2 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Dave
@Llasher1
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2022
Best value hotel in Costa Rica
"Stunningly beautiful from the moment you arrive, friendly helpful bell boys on the ground floor escort you to reception and then to your spacious clean quiet and luxuriously comfortable room."
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#3 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Restaurant and Hotel Fan
@Beraterin
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2023
Very nice
"We stayed 2 nights and found it perfect: Nice renovated architecture, spacious room, good breakfast, helpful staff and a perfect location in the city center but still very quiet."
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#4 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Pioneer665031
@Pioneer665031
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2023
Experience the Beauty of Costa Rica at this Wonderful Hotel
"Excellent, happy service, spotlessly clean room with an extremely comfortable bed, beautiful hotel with a gorgeous garden walking path displaying some of the Costa Rican unique vegetation."
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#5 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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GenG2013
@GenG2013
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2023
Very nice place to start our trip
"Very friendly staff, large comfortable room, very very clean, suberb breakfast."
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#6 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Bed and Breakfast
Jonathan L
@N3449VLjonathanl
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2021
Fantastic Experience
"Great room and great space, attentive host and staff."
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#7 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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mibaba4
@mibaba4
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2023
Great hotel in quiet area.
"Our room had a great view of the mountains in the city."
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#8 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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SvenHakan
@SvenHakan
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2023
Good location
"Clean and large room with refrigerator and microwave."
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#9 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Ady K
@Ady K
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2022
Just stay here- for the amazing staff, great room and breakfast!
"Just stay here- for the amazing staff, great room and breakfast!"
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#10 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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RDG66
@RDG66
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2022
Impeccable customer service, useless internet in my room!
"Beds are very comfortable, room was clean, and almost everything worked well."
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#11 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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N Y
@899Panigale
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2023
Traveller’s Haven
"We were warmly welcomed back by the lovely Angie at reception & had a beautiful, clean, well appointed, spacious room overlooking the pools."
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#12 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Juan C
@Juan C
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2022
Excellent location and a very helpful staff
"I found a clean and spacious room with a decent size bathroom and a beautiful view of the city surrounded by mountains."
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#13 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Stephen W
@O3284GOstephenw
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2023
Good price, and very nice!
"We stayed here twice, once in May 2023 and once in June. This hotel is excellent value, the rooms are nice, and the staff were extremely accommodating when we had to change the dates of our second stay because of..."
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#14 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Andy F
@andyfaw
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2023
Functional
"Large comfy room & bed (bathroom slightly small), lots of towels, WiFi, TV."
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#15 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Phillip Hale
@RoyGBiv116
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2022
Comfortable, Safe neighborhood, Great breakfast
"But otherwise, the central pool/jacuzzi garden area was beautiful, our room comfortable."
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#16 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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#17 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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toucans38
@toucans38
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2023
Clean Room, Responsive, Helpful Staff.
"Clean Room, Responsive, Helpful Staff."
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#18 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Manmath P
@manmathp2023
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2023
A unique hotel in the middle of the city
"This hotel is an excellent find- great service, clean room, excellent breakfast- definitely recommending anyone to consider this hotel."
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#19 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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eugeniogulminelli
@eugeniogulminelli
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2021
My stay in San Jose
"The room service was great and the way that the staff guided us on the activities was also really good."
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#20 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Christopher E
@Christopher E
Reviewed on 18 May 2022
Post Covid extravaganza
"Gated property with super clean room and facilities; casino and 7X24 hr restaurant and bar (exceptional menu and prices)."
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#21 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Derek R
@Derek R
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2024
Great stay, comfortable, clean room.
"Great stay, comfortable, clean room."
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#22 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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#23 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Hostel
Laurie C
@221lauriec
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2024
Friendly staff & good location
"Our family was only staying for 1 night before and after spending time in Uvita. I booked a dorm room with 4 beds and having arrived on Christmas Eve, there were a lot of fireworks right outside our room (with..."
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#24 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Guesthouse
JONO5K1
@JONO5K1
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2024
Great Dormitory Option
"Their WiFi does not work, period. There must be an issue as guests including myself complained all the time and I would then be told upon my own inquiry that nobody has mentioned anything....and I was in and out of..."
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#25 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Oene van Meer
@oenev
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2023
Nice place to start your holiday!
"It is a nice way to start your holiday in Costa Rica, since it's near the airport, but far enough to have a very quiet time. The pool is warmed and is a real treat!
There is even a small gym, to keep in shape! The..."
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#26 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Hostel
Brooke L
@765brookel
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2023
The Best Stay in San Jose, wonderful staff, wonderful rooms, in a beautiful neighborhood.
"I booked a private superior room and was very comfortable, the bed was cozy, the tv was large with streaming services, and the bathroom was very well appointed."
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#27 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Speciality Hotel
Gary J
@garyjR7272UP
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2023
First trip to the Del Rey
"Had a very unique experience. The staff was very helpful. Sara the event planner was incredible. She arranged two outings for me. The first was to the volcano Poás and then to flower garden and zoo filled with..."
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#28 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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#29 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
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Hostel
Claudia
@HugeTravelBug
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2023
Good Budget Hostel
"The staff is friendly, and I met quite a few people. The kitchen is spacious. The beds are not that comfortable and the place is a little dirty. Some of the bathrooms were also randomly locked. Overall, good..."
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#30 Best Value of 345 places to stay in San Jose
San Jose Hotels Information
Hotels in San Jose | 359 |
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Hotels Prices From | £14 |
Hotels Reviews | 40,877 |
Hotels Photos | 27,055 |
Travel high season | Mar - May |
Travel low season | Jun - Aug |
High season avg price | £79 |
Low season avg price | £58 |
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
Season
Avg. price/night
Avg. temperature
Avg. precipitation
Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
£81
£57£128
Avg. temperature
23ºC
COLDEST
15ºC33ºC
Avg. precipitation
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Mar - May
Avg. price/night
£97
HIGHEST
£57£128
Avg. temperature
24ºC
WARMEST
15ºC33ºC
Avg. precipitation
131in
WETTEST
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
£66
LOWEST
£57£128
Avg. temperature
24ºC
15ºC33ºC
Avg. precipitation
108in
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
£72
£57£128
Avg. temperature
23ºC
15ºC33ºC
Avg. precipitation
107in
DRIEST
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in San Jose. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Hotels near the sights
- Teatro Nacional Costa RicaSince 1897, this elegant theater has been a source of pride.Read more
- Pre-Columbian Gold MuseumA large collection of indigenous gold art.Read more
- Jade MuseumThe Jade Museum and of precolumbian culture is positioned as an innovative state-of-the-art cultural proposal in the protection and conservation of archaeological heritage in Central America. Located in the center of Costa Rics's capital, the building was especially constructed to house the museum's collection, its architecture evoking a cut jade block. Its five levels exhibit objects crafted by artisans specialized in solving their daily subsistence needs, their spiritual and political world.Read more
- Museo Nacional De Costa RicaThis 19th-century building contains a well-organized exhibits on Costa Rica's history and culture.Read more
- Central Market (Mercado Central)This collection of stalls and restaurants contains the country's first ice cream vendor.Read more
- Museo de Arte CostarricenseThis museum displays works by local artists.Read more
- Parque La SabanaThe city's largest park.Read more
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden30 Species Of Butterflies Flutter Around This Magical Garden.Read more
- Parque Nacional Braulio CarrilloRead more
Frequently Asked Questions about San Jose hotels
- Santo Tomas Hotel & Wellness Center, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton, and Hotel Presidente are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Teatro Nacional Costa Rica. See the full list: Hotels near Teatro Nacional Costa Rica.
- Casa Conde Hotel & Suites, Colours LGBTIQ+ Boutique Hotel, and Costa Rica Tennis Club & Hotel are all popular resorts for travellers staying in San Jose. See the full list: San Jose Resorts.
- Popular hotels close to Pre-Columbian Gold Museum include Santo Tomas Hotel & Wellness Center, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton, and Hotel Presidente. See the full list: Hotels near Pre-Columbian Gold Museum.
- Popular hotels close to Juan Santamaria Intl Airport include Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport, and Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport. See the full list: Hotels near Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near ILT Costa Rica are El Silencio Lodge & Spa, Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat , and La Posada Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near ILT Costa Rica.
- Some of the most popular pet-friendly hotels in San Jose are Hotel Presidente, Casa Conde Hotel & Suites, and Hotel Casa Roland San Jose. See the full list: Pet Friendly Hotels in San Jose.
- Popular cheap hotels in San Jose include La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments, Santo Tomas Hotel & Wellness Center, and Apartotel Suites Cristina. See the full list: Cheap Hotels in San Jose.
- Irazú Hotel & Studios, Hotel Barceló San José, and Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica have a spa and received excellent reviews from travellers in San Jose. See the full list: Spa Hotels in San Jose.
- Hotel Grano de Oro, La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments, and Santo Tomas Hotel & Wellness Center all received great reviews from families travelling in San Jose. See the full list: Family Hotels San Jose.
- Hotel Grano de Oro, Casa Cambares, and Hotel Casa Roland San Jose received great reviews from travellers looking for a romantic hotel in San Jose. See the full list: Romantic Hotels in San Jose.
- Some of the most popular hotels with a pool in San Jose include La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments, Santo Tomas Hotel & Wellness Center, and Apartotel Suites Cristina. See the full list: Hotels with a Pool in San Jose.