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A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Steve

Rp2.864.480

Rp3.236.862 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.

A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

jeff

Rp984.170

Rp1.112.112 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

An indoor space with a high ceiling, metal beams, and a variety of potted plants. There are two people seated on chairs, one on a yellow chair and one on a white chair. A person is standing on a staircase.

A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

3. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.2 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

JOSE MAURICIO

Rp731.793

Rp826.926 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Esteban

Rp2.186.289

Rp2.470.506 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

Rp1.711.209

Rp1.933.667 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with two wicker chairs, a glass table with magazines, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a circular mirror and artwork.

6. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 0.9 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Eassa

Rp756.551

Rp854.902 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

7. Lolas Hostal

0.9 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Barry

Rp453.121

Rp837.123 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub and lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

carlos julius caesar

Rp1.344.673

Rp1.925.851 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

A wooden staircase with a white wall and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

9. Apartotel Tairona

1.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Miguel

Rp1.296.420

Rp1.464.982 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Andres

Rp1.120.075

Rp1.265.685 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

David

Rp1.806.176

Rp2.040.979 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

12. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.6 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Ronald

Rp631.133

Rp713.180 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Sharon

Rp2.055.126

Rp2.322.283 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A round dining table with a variety of dishes, drinks, and a view of the sea.

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

14. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Thomas

Rp2.121.758

Rp2.397.587 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

Two beds with white linens and floral-patterned bedspreads, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

15. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Jose

Rp1.034.267

Rp1.168.765 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

A café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

Two dark wooden doors with a green leafy wall between them.

A modern lobby with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant parrot mural.

16. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Juanita

Rp1.123.812

Rp1.269.908 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a blue armchair.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

17. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Andy

Rp1.537.375

Rp1.737.234 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A bar with a grid ceiling, hanging lights, and a large screen displaying a promotional advertisement.

A multi-story building with a green facade and colorful murals.

A casino with slot machines, a roulette table, and a large screen displaying a game.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a street view, and a building with a red facade.

18. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

kishore

Rp3.052.275

Rp3.449.071 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with a bed, two recliners, a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, and a TV.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a red roof, and a view of a cityscape.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a television mounted on the wall, and a seating area with chairs and a pink sofa.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long bar counter, and several chairs.

19. Hotel Castillo

Amón, 0.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Felicia

Rp1.625.670

Rp1.837.007 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A bathroom with a bathtub, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables, chairs, and a patterned floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, a desk, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a bathtub and plants.

20. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Catedral, 0.4 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Valeriia

Rp897.931

Rp1.014.662 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 885 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Museum of Contemporary Art and Design Hotel Reviews

Costa Rica Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great restaurant and pool across the street that was part of the property. Coti (Costancia) was such a pleasure to deal with along with the other staff. Late check in and free coffee all day was a nice surprise ❤️"

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We spent 2 days and everything was wonderful. The hosts were very kind, and the hotel was easy to access. My kids and I absolutely loved it—the cleanliness, , everything was just as we expected."

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bello el hotel, como clásico, con el bar azotea 7 con una vista espectacular. El personal se pasa de amable. Maravilla stadia."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The restaurant was awesome!!!! The food was magnificent!!!!"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bien lugar, bien céntrico lo que nos permitió movernos con mucha facilidad"

Hotel La Amistad

8/10 Good

"The biggest issue I had was the train's horn but that is not the fault of the hotel. Everything else was fine."

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a private room. Everything as described and the location was awesome! We did wish there was a desk or a shelf so we could unpack our bags but it wasn’t too much of a hassle. Would recommend!"

Hotel Santo Tomás

8/10 Good

"The location is perfect, just a short walk to visit the Central Market, the National Theater, the plaza, and the museums. This beautiful, old hotel has excellent staff who help you enjoy the free breakfast choices, the pool, and their amazing city. The parking is secure and included. Shower grab bars and bigger towels would improve this great hotel."

Otoya1907 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff, the room was very clean and had everything we needed. Perfect for a couple nights in San Jose."

Other attractions near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

A park pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a curved layout and street lamps.

Parque Espana

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

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A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.

National Museum of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,133 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Center of Art and Culture

8.4/10 (269 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at National Center of Art and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Park

9.0/10 (1,316 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Museum during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Galería Andrómeda

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Galería Andrómeda during your trip to San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Plaza de la Democracia

8.2/10 (21 reviews)

Learn about the local history of San José with a stop at Plaza de la Democracia. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its array of dining options and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 198 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Adjacent to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices close by include Hotel Castillo and Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

What can I see and do near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of National Park, Morazan Park and Central Park.

How can I get to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at San Jose Fercori Station or San Jose Atlantic Station. There may not be many public transport choices near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Museum of Contemporary Art and Design hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Viajero San José Hostel

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

6. Eco Stay CR

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Apartotel Tairona

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Ara Macao Inn

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

14. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

15. Soluxe El Sesteo

16. Hotel Cultura Plaza

17. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

18. Taormina Hotel and Casino

19. Hotel Castillo

20. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Top Museum of Contemporary Art and Design Hotel Reviews

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel Presidente

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel La Amistad

Viajero San José Hostel

Hotel Santo Tomás

Otoya1907 Hotel

Other attractions near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Parque Espana

National Museum of Costa Rica

National Center of Art and Culture

National Park

Jacob Karpio Galería

Jade Museum

Galería Andrómeda

Plaza de la Democracia

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