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

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

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

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 Simon Bolivar Zoo

Steve

Rp2.885.771

Rp3.260.922 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

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

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

jeff

Rp991.485

Rp1.120.378 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

3. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Eassa

Rp811.215

Rp916.673 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

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

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, 0.9 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Esteban

Rp2.202.539

Rp2.488.869 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.

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

5. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

JOSE MAURICIO

Rp737.232

Rp833.072 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

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

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.6 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

"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

Rp1.445.585

Rp1.633.511 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

7. Lolas Hostal

1.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Barry

Rp454.280

Rp839.265 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table, and chairs.

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

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

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

carlos julius caesar

Rp1.502.124

Rp2.104.810 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

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

9. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

0.7 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Kemal

Rp1.676.511

Rp1.894.458 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A breakfast setup with two plates of scrambled eggs and toast, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a wicker table.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a balcony, and a tree in the foreground.

A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A living room with a large abstract painting, a white sofa with patterned cushions, a small round table with a gold base, and a patterned rug.

10. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Kathy

Rp1.554.774

Rp1.756.894 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

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

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.8 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Brenda

Rp1.915.369

Rp2.164.322 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

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

12. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Miguel

Rp1.306.056

Rp1.475.870 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

13. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.5 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Yolanda

Rp1.215.200

Rp1.373.176 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

14. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Ronald

Rp632.748

Rp715.005 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A conference room with a round table, four chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a dining area.

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Lazaro Garcia

Rp1.976.661

Rp2.233.627 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 3.1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Jose

Rp1.036.951

Rp1.171.755 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

17. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Thomas

Rp2.343.510

Rp2.648.167 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

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

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

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

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.2 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Andy

Rp1.319.748

Rp1.491.315 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A person sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a white cup, with a view of a building with large letters in the background.

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.

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.7 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Juanita

Rp1.126.687

Rp1.273.156 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

A restaurant with a mural of a coastal town, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.4 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

kishore

Rp2.378.122

Rp2.687.278 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Simon Bolivar Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 894 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 64 reviews	View

Top Simon Bolivar Zoo Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

8/10 Good

"Breakfast and dinner were well filling and delicious. All staff were courteous and always ready to help. Give it a try!"

Hotel Presidente

8/10 Good

"This hotel is located in a great location and very convenient to everything downtown. There are some room facing the pedestrian street so the noise is not bad. The room is spacious and linens were satisfactory. We did not like the entrance where you have to take 2 separate elevators in order to get to the room and the breakfast looks nice but is very minimal. I wish they had a fresh waffle or pancake maker. I probably would not stay at this hotel in the future."

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hostel, loved the large patio! First time staying at a Viejero. Would stay again for sure. Fun activities available too! Maverick was helpful with my questions and brought great energy to the place! The mattress was not the most comfy but for one night only it was good enough!"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

8/10 Good

"Llegamos en la noche a las 11:00 pm. Avisamos q llegábamos tarde. No sabíamos cómo entrar estuvimos como media hora esperando. Hasta que el chofer comenzó a tocar bocina. Al final apareció una señora y abrió una compuerta. Era la misma q nos atendió en el front desk. La señora estaba, no muy amigable. Parecía molesta. Fue el único incidente que podemos decir desagradable en el hotel."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean and neat, the staff was very friendly and helpful, it is an old building but well maintained, the food at the bar was good but a bit pricey, the drinks were quite expensive also, free breakfast was included and was pretty good, there was free secured underground parking but not recommended for large vehicles. This hotel/casino is a adults only spot that is guest friendly, I would definitely book this hotel again."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fabulous ✨"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable"

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is in the heart of san Jose. The rooms were clean. All amenities worked. We had a pleasant stay. The staff was very courteous and helpful. Breakfast which is included was delicious."

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."

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A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

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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 gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.

Morazan Park

8.6/10 (937 reviews)

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Spirogyra Butterfly Garden

8.8/10 (216 reviews)

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TEOR/éTica

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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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National Center of Art and Culture

8.4/10 (269 reviews)

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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Simon Bolivar Zoo is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its beautiful beaches and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 190 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Adjacent to Simon Bolivar Zoo, Hotel Castillo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Presidente and Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Expedia has 190 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Simon Bolivar Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Simon Bolivar Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Simon Bolivar Zoo.

What can I see and do near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art or Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Get outside and spend some time strolling around National Park, Morazan Park and Central Park.

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Our top choices for Simon Bolivar Zoo hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Eco Stay CR

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Viajero San José Hostel

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10. The Victorian Hotel CR

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Apartotel Tairona

13. Hotel Santo Tomás

14. Ara Macao Inn

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

17. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

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Top Simon Bolivar Zoo Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

Hotel Presidente

Viajero San José Hostel

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Santo Tomás

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel La Amistad

Other attractions near Simon Bolivar Zoo

Edificio Metálico

Parque Espana

Morazan Park

Spirogyra Butterfly Garden

TEOR/éTica

Galería Andrómeda

National Center of Art and Culture

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

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