Catedral Travel Guide

San José

A yellow building with a flag, a staircase, and a person walking.
A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.
A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.
An ornate ceiling with gold leaf decorations and a central emblem.
An ornate golden table with intricate carvings and floral motifs.

Stay near popular Catedral attractions

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 Rp1.847.118 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
Rp1.847.118
Rp2.087.243 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Loved the location, cleanliness and vibes. Everything was impeccable. We lived the breakfast, and the roof top bar ended up having our favorite food of the whole trip."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hotel Presidente
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3 San José
The price is Rp2.390.750 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp2.390.750
Rp2.701.547 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (835 reviews)
"Very disappointed. We just stayed for one night because we where coming from La Fortuna and wanted to be close to the airport. Just booked one night to sleep. When we did the check out, we were told that everything was ok, no extra charges because we did not use anything extra. Today, I received ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25 San José San Jose
The price is Rp203.727 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp203.727
Rp460.422 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (704 reviews)
"I stayed in the women’s-only Dormitory A and had a wonderful experience overall. My dorm mates were all incredibly kind, and I even made a lovely new friend during my stay. It was such a unique experience meeting people from different parts of the world, and I'm so glad this was my first hostel experience. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Fleur De Lys

3 out of 5
13th street between 2nd and 6th avenue San José San Jose
The price is Rp937.032 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp937.032
Rp1.058.846 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (526 reviews)
"Bad location"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hotel Fleur De Lys
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 Rp2.212.558 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp2.212.558
Rp2.500.191 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,579 reviews)
"Room was very nice, included an iron, which many do not. Free breakfast was very good, as was the wifi. Restaurant was pretty basic, but our waitress Irene was super!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is Rp1.720.355 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp1.720.355
Rp1.944.001 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,150 reviews)
"we left at 4am, the shuttle bus to international air port is excellent!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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Where to stay in Catedral

Find the best Catedral areas for the activities you enjoy most.

La California

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 of Costa Rica.

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.

La Sabana

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

Hospital

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

Ciudad Cariari

Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.



Catedral Travel Guide