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Tonight
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Tomorrow
26 Aug - 27 Aug
This weekend
28 Aug - 30 Aug
Next weekend
4 Sept - 6 Sept

Our top choices for San José family-friendly hotels

1. Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
  • Splash into family bliss with a children's pool, plus free kid-friendly activities and shuttles—just steps from Sabana Park.
Rp1.347.601
Rp1.522.790 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Barceló San José

2. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
  • Family-friendly hotel with complimentary airport shuttle and outdoor pool offers relaxing stays with numerous kid-approved amenities.
Rp2.016.762
Rp2.278.941 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
Rp1.717.165
Rp1.940.396 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Presidente

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
  • Experience a playful family retreat just minutes from the airport, where cots, rollaway beds, and poolside fun await adventurous kids.
Rp1.826.021
Rp2.063.404 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
  • Family paradise with outdoor fun—kids pool, games, and casino entertainment for everyone.
Rp1.758.278
Rp1.986.854 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
Rp2.016.762
Rp2.278.941 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
  • Family fun awaits with kid-friendly pools, convenient free breakfast, and easy access to Sabana Park.
Rp1.442.477
Rp1.629.999 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
  • Adventure awaits at La Sabana, where your family can splash in the outdoor and children's pools, just steps from scenic Sabana Park.
Rp2.161.853
Rp2.442.894 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

9. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
Rp1.309.356
Rp1.479.572 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

10. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Catedral
  • Explore San José with little ones at this centrally located hotel offering cosy comforts for family adventures.
Rp2.176.362
Rp2.459.289 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in San José

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
Water park
4 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in San José

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
Rp1.306.215
Rp1.476.023 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
San Francisco
Rp2.052.504
Rp2.319.329 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
Rp1.347.601
Rp1.522.790 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Barceló San José

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
Rp2.161.853
Rp2.442.894 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
Rp2.742.216
Rp3.098.704 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
Rp1.717.165
Rp1.940.396 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Presidente

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Carmen
Rp1.229.689
Rp1.389.548 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
Rp1.800.360
Rp2.034.406 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
Rp1.990.575
Rp2.249.350 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Irazu Hotel & Studios

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
Carmen
Rp1.109.246
Rp1.253.448 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Hotel Santo Tomás
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in San José

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
San Francisco
Rp2.052.504
Rp2.319.329 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
Rp2.742.216
Rp3.098.704 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
Rp1.347.601
Rp1.522.790 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Barceló San José

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
Rp2.161.853
Rp2.442.894 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
Rp1.990.575
Rp2.249.350 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Irazu Hotel & Studios

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
Carmen
Rp1.109.246
Rp1.253.448 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
La Sabana
Rp1.553.002
Rp1.754.893 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Hospital
Rp2.197.404
Rp2.483.067 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
La Sabana
Rp2.087.892
Rp2.359.318 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

KC Hotel San José

KC Hotel San José
La Sabana
Rp1.588.568
Rp1.795.082 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
KC Hotel San José
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent
"Buen lugar"
Merilyn 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, good buffet breakfast and very friendly staff!"
Mubera 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The A/C was pretty noisy"
Jose 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent"
Amit 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Barceló San José
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent breakfast, great value for the price, friendly staff."
Bruce 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel único. La calidad del servicio podría ser mejor"
Claudia Maribel 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good
"Hotel posizionato nel centro della città di fianco all’unica cosa che vale la pena di vedere a San Jose: il teatro Nazionale. Colazione insufficiente per un hotel 5 stelle"
BRUNO 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Frequently asked questions

What's San José like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of San José is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the children. The entertainment, museums and parks are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Arrange a flight into San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is the closest airport, or San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), which is located 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from the centre of San José.
What's the best family accommodation in San José?
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your stay with the children include Barceló San José and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica.
How many family hotels will I be able to find in San José?
Expedia has 49 hotels in San José that are rated for being family-friendly.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in San José?
The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 19°C. The rainiest months in San José are October, June, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 650 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in San José?
While you are visiting San José, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as National Theater of Costa Rica and Mercado Central. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as National Museum of Costa Rica and San Pedro Mall.