Catedral Travel Guide

San José

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Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Catedral

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

4 out of 5
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San José
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.818.859 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.818.859
Rp2.055.310 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Winning pick
"Stylish interiors in a great location, professional staff."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hotel Presidente
Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza

3 out of 5
Avenida Central, Calle 5, 25 Mt de la Plaza de la Cultura, San José, San Jose
The price is Rp1.080.024 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.080.024
Rp1.220.427 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (394 reviews)
Short vacation.
"This is my go to hotel in central San Jose, Costa Rica. Good breakfast friendly staff."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hotel Cultura Plaza
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

3 out of 5
Avenida 3 entre calles 9 y 11, Frente al Parque Morazan, San José, San Jose
The price is Rp1.546.398 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp1.546.398
Rp1.747.430 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Bueno"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (576 reviews)
"I mean the price is hard to beat, so there’s that. The hotel is in ok state, not great not terrible and ultimately it is priced accordingly (in my dates)."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Lolas

Lolas

1 out of 5
9th Street, 12th and 14th Avenue, Next to La Fuente Pharmacy, San José, San Jose
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp298.234 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp298.234
Rp632.866 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, concierge services and patios. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
"Nice AND clean"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Lolas
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
The price is Rp1.299.823 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.299.823
Rp1.468.800 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,640 reviews)
"Which they had more things to do around the hotel but overall great experience."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Barceló San José
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Other neighbourhoods around Catedral

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Chinatown

The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Chinatown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura, a few notable attractions nearby.

Chinatown
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Dolorosa

Though Dolorosa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Jose Cathedral and Central Park.

Dolorosa
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La California

4/5(1 area review)

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.

La California
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Amón

3/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.

Amón
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Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.

Carmen
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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.

Barrio Escalante

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