Central Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Central Valley

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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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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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
San Jose featuring forests and mountains

Hospital

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

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

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Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Catedral
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La Sabana

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

La Sabana
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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
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 Rp1.433.395 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.433.395
Rp1.619.736 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,731 reviews)
Wonderful hotel with friendly staff
"Lovely hotel, clean rooms, friendly & helpful staff. Airport shuttle did not pick late at night despite receiving confirmation. Otherwise, an excellent choice"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Barceló San José
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
The price is Rp1.949.140 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
Rp1.949.140
Rp2.202.528 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,333 reviews)
"Great breakfast"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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

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

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia
The price is Rp1.496.377 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
Rp1.496.377
Rp1.690.906 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,702 reviews)
"Everything was nice and clean"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 out of 5
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
"The matresses needs to be changed is hard as a rock, but everything else is 5 star!."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
South-west of Peace Park, Suroeste del Parque de la Paz, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (867 reviews)
"Very secure and staff is very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

3.5 out of 5
300 meters north ICE building, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (706 reviews)
"Cleanliness, safe area and great breakfast"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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