San José Travel Guide

San José

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Things to do


Top hotels in San José

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 Rp1.628.523 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp1.628.523
Rp1.840.231 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is Rp1.642.548 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.642.548
Rp1.856.080 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
Barceló San José
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

3 out of 5
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is Rp2.183.622 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp2.183.622
Rp2.467.493 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is Rp1.938.468 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp1.938.468
Rp2.190.469 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
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 Rp1.416.632 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
Rp1.416.632
Rp1.600.795 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,432 reviews)
"No me gustaron las instalaciones ni la comida"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is Rp2.609.139 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp2.609.139
Rp2.948.327 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
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Where to stay in San José

Find the best San José 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.

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture.



San José Travel Guide