Catedral Travel Guide
San José





Popular places to visit

National Theater of Costa Rica
You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

National Museum of Costa Rica
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.

Plaza de la Cultura
Find out about the history of San José when you spend time at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Clinica Biblica Hospital
If Clinica Biblica Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San José.
San Jose Cathedral
After visiting San Jose Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Jade Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Museum during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose

Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
Top hotels in Catedral

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great location! Very comfortable beds and very quiet.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Hotel Presidente
Good hotel but in bad neighborhoods
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Room
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Barceló San José
I’ve genuinely never stayed anywhere quite like this—and not in a good way. This hotel is so far from 5-star, it’s hard to know where to begin. On arrival, there was just one person working at reception during what we were told is peak season. You’re forced into a single queue for everything—check-in, ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Nos llevamos la mala experiencia que el check in era a las 3pm y nos hicieron esperar hasta casi las 5pm porque no estaban disponibles, y el personal se mostraba bastante estresado por la cantidad de personas con el mismo inconveniente y no fueron muy empaticos con los huéspedes. El hotel está un ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Staff were really friendly for our one night stay
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Catedral

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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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

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

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.

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

San Sebastian
When in San Sebastian, you can plan a visit to Central Park and National Theater of Costa Rica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
