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Hotel Savegre 4 stars
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Set in Providencia, 42 km from Manuel Antonio, Hotel Savegre features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. The whole experience from start to finish was delightful. A wonderful location in a remote part of the countryside with great facilities and helpful staff. One of the best places we stayed at on our trip to Costa Rica.
Posada el Quijote 4 stars
Hotel in San José
Posada el Quijote is located in San José and housed in a colonial-style building. It has a spacious garden, free Wi-Fi access and a snack bar. The staff has been super helpful since the day of my booking. Mr. Alcides is a very kind person. And so is his colleague Ivan. The rooms are nice and clean and the bedsheets are very soft and they feel good on the skin. Everything, including the views, breakfast, vibe, arrangements is awesome. Definitely coming back again.
La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments 4 stars
Hotel in San José
Apartotel La Sabana is located 1.5 km from central San José and offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access, breakfast included with the rate and an outdoor pool. - Clean rooms - Excellent breakfast - Beautiful swimming pool
Canal Grande Lodge
Hotel in Piedades
Located in Piedades, 42 km from Poas National Park, Canal Grande Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. What a gem of a place. So close to the airport and so much pride the host has in every detail of the hotel.
Lauraceas Lodge
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Located in San Gerardo de Dota, 19 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Lauraceas Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Perfect location in the cloud forest. They have a lovely botanical garden and access is included in the stay. The cabin had a lovely view and was very comfortable. The restaurant served excellent local trout.
Las Cataratas Lodge
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Situated in San Gerardo de Dota, 13 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Las Cataratas Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. We loved the hummingbirds and the peace
La Princesa Hotel
Hotel in San Isidro
Situated in San Isidro, 33 km from Cerro de la Muerte, La Princesa Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This Hotel and its location is beyond beautiful and exceeded our expectations by far. The view is stunning as well as the gardens surrounding the house. There are so many beautiful flowers and birds to see. Waking up to this view was a highlight. Got served delicious breakfast with fresh fruits and eggs and coffee on the hosts terrace. The hosts were lovely, telling us about the area and made us feel very welcome. Also very convenient location if you travel between San Jose and the coast.
Alameda Cariari Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Asuncion, San José
Located in San Jose, Alameda Cariari features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi access and a tour desk. Good location, beautiful and comfortable rooms, very friendly staff and great breakfast
Grano de Oro Hotel 4 stars
Hotel in San José
This luxurious hotel is located in San Jose City Centre and features an on-site gourmet restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Grano de Oro also offers massage services and a rooftop garden. Our suite was like a little garden of tranquility, which was a wonderful transition to the hustle and bustle of San Jose
Sueños del Bosque Lodge
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Situated on the edge of Los Quetzatles National Park, Sueños del Bosque offers rustic bungalows with a free daily breakfast, free WiFi and views of the tropical cloud forest. We loved it!!! Starting from the best staff we have met in CR, then the beautiful and specious cabañas with anything you may need, to the trails and other activities like horse riding, etc. All was perfect. We even saw quetzals each day. Thank you very much :)
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Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel 4 stars
Hotel in Asuncion, San José
Sueños del Bosque Lodge
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Grano de Oro Hotel 4 stars
Hotel in San José
La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments 4 stars
Hotel in San José
Posada el Quijote 4 stars
Hotel in San José
Alameda Cariari Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Asuncion, San José
La Princesa Hotel
Hotel in San Isidro
Hotel Savegre 4 stars
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Lauraceas Lodge
Hotel in San Gerardo de Dota
Canal Grande Lodge
Hotel in Piedades
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Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas 3 stars
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Wyndham San Jose Herradura 5 stars
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Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu, Costa Rica 4 stars
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Park Inn San Jose by Radisson 5 stars
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San José's best hotels with breakfast
Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo
Hotel in Rodeo
Located in Rodeo, 19 km from Parque Viva, Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The place is a beautiful! The owner is an amazing person with a great heart and great family...
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Hotel in San José
Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, Urban Green Hotel & Suites features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a casino. Everything was perfect, the staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast was great.
Selina San Jose
Hotel in San José
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Selina San José offers pet-friendly accommodation in San José. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant & Bar. beautifully decorate with interesting services like massage, yoga classes, tours and even tattoo!?
Auténtico Hotel
Hotel in San José
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Auténtico Hotel is located in San José, 500 metres from the Costa Rican Art Museum. Free WiFi access is available. Excellent staff and beautiful facilities. Restaurants everything delicious
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Hotel in San José
This modern hotel near Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose features a casino, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool. It was super nice and clean and modern
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson
Hotel in San José
This property is located only 500 metres from Parque Metropolitano La Sabana Park in central San José. It offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness centre. Everything !!! Brilliant rooms - spacious, clean abd well appointed.
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu, Costa Rica
Hotel in San José
Featuring an indoor swimming pool, a terrace, hot tub and free high speed WiFi in all areas, this hotel is 5 minutes’ drive from the La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Multiplaza Mall. Everything was excellent!!! It exceeded my expectations!
City Express by Marriott San José Costa Rica
Hotel in Asuncion, San José
Just a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport, the City Express San José Aeropuerto offers free private parking and a gym. The functional modern rooms include free Wi-Fi. Friendly and helpful staff, nice room and great breakfast!
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Hotel Casa Roland San Jose
Hotel in San José
Just a 5-minute drive from Tobías Bolaños Airport, Hotel Hotel Casa Roland San Joseoffers a modern gym, a business and conference centre and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. It was charming and the staff was fantastic.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Hotel in San José
Featuring 2 luxurious outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a gift shop, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and 4 well-appointed meeting rooms to host events, receptions and weddings in San Jose. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. My room was large, modern and very comfortable.
Fleur de Lys
Hotel in San José
Located in the centre of San José, Fleur de Lys offers individually decorated rooms set in a Victorian mansion. It features an attractive terrace, gardens and a restaurant. The place is very clean, quiet and cosy, with nice pictures and interesting pieces of art scattered...
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Hotel in San José
Offering a casino, gym and free WiFi zone, this modern Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is situated opposite España Park and the Modern Art Museum. Good location, excellent breakfast, nice room, fast WiFi, friendly staff.
Hotel Palma Real
Hotel in San José
Hotel Palma Real is set in San José, 400 metres from La Sabana Park, home to the Costa Rica National Stadium. The hotel offers a gym, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Very comfortable beds and nice bathroom.
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
Hotel in San José
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse is located in the San Antonio de Belen countryside. Features include a health club, tennis court, and a steakhouse restaurant as well as free WiFi. Very nice hotel, great restaurant, fantastic price!
Soy Local San José
Hotel in San José
Soy Local San José features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in San José. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. Staffs are really friendly and helpful
Hotel Otoya 1907 Downtown
Hotel in San José
Located in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 50 km, Hotel Otoya 1907 Downtown provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. I had to do a very late check in, there is no official front desk, so the guy waited until almost 11...
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Casa Lima B&B
Hotel in San José
Offering Continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi throughout, Apartments Casa Lima B&B is located 5km from San José City Centre. Massage treatments are available. Nelson, the owner, went above and beyond as I had a bit of a medical issue.
Hotel Marruecos C.R.
Hotel in San José
Attractively situated in the Barrio Amon district of San José, Hotel Marruecos C.R. The staff was very friendly. The location was close to the major atractions of the city.
Hotel Latino
Hotel in San José
Set in San José, within 49 km of Poas National Park and 2.9 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Hotel Latino offers accommodation with free WiFi. Located 5 .minute walk to central ave and 10 minutes to the gold museum. Hotel is safe.
Hotel El Descanso
Hotel in San José
Providing free WiFi, Hotel El Descanso offers rooms in San José, 1.8 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 3.2 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Easily the most convenient hotel if you have an overnight bus to pick up.
CALLE 36
Hotel in San José
Located in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park, CALLE 36 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
Mario's Lodge Providencia
Hotel in Copey
Situated in Copey, 26 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Mario's Lodge Providencia features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Mario's Lodge Providencia
Hotel in Copey
Situated in Copey, 26 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Mario's Lodge Providencia features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Mario´s Lodge Providencia
Hotel in Copey
Situated in Copey, 26 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Mario´s Lodge Providencia features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
San José highlights
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Historic San José
Discover neoclassical architecture and fascinating museums in the Costa Rican capital, including the National Theatre, Cathedral and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum.
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Climbing the Poás Volcano
The steep hike up this active volcano is rewarded with stunning views of the crater, lake and lush Central Valley.
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Manuel Antonio
Where the jungle meets the Pacific, Manuel Antonio offers wild beaches and tropical rainforest brimming with an abundance of wildlife.
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Surfing
Both Pacific and Caribbean coasts offer fantastic breaks for all abilities. Hotspots include Tamarindo, Playa Hermosa, Dominical and Puerto Viejo.
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Shrouded in mist, this primeval rainforest is a nature lover’s paradise. Suspension bridges provide bird’s-eye views of the canopy.
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Arenal National Park
La Fortuna town is the perfect gateway to steaming volcanoes, bubbling hot springs and zip-line adventures through colourful vegetation.
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Turtle-watching in Tortuguero National Park
These wetlands are a year-round home to jaguars and crocodiles, while nesting season sees Tortuguero’s beaches filled with sea turtles.
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Nicoya Peninsula
Experience Costa Rica’s famous pura vida with endless unspoilt beaches and laid-back villages like Santa Teresa, Sámara and Montezuma.
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Rafting in Turrialba
The tumbling rapids of the Pacuare River make the Turrialba Valley one of the world's best white-water rafting spots.
FAQs about hotels in San José
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Some of the best hotels in San José near Metropolitan Cathedral include Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton, Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas and 935 Lodge San José.
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Casa 41, La Princesa Hotel and Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel have received great reviews from travellers in San José regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in San José also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at Lauraceas Lodge, Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana, Costa Rica and Posada el Quijote.
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Many families visiting San José loved staying at Gran Hotel Desamparados, Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo and Casa 41.
Similarly, Lauraceas Lodge, Canal Grande Lodge and La Princesa Hotel are also popular among family travellers.
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On average, 3-star hotels in San José cost £54 per night, and 4-star hotels in San José are £76 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in San José can on average be found for £123 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
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On average, it costs £71 per night to book a 3-star hotel in San José for tonight. You'll pay on average around £103 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in San José will cost around £119 (based on Booking.com prices).
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Hotel Savegre, Posada el Quijote and La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments are some of the popular hotels in San José.
In addition to these hotels, Lauraceas Lodge, La Princesa Hotel and Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel are also popular in San José.
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For hotels in San José that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try Canal Grande Lodge, Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo and Clusia Lodge.
Breakfast at these hotels in San José are also highly rated: Talamanca Nature Reserve, Casa 41 and Lauraceas Lodge.
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San José, San Gerardo de Dota and San Isidro are popular with other travellers visiting San José.
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Couples travelling in San José loved staying at Gran Hotel Desamparados, Casa 41 and Lauraceas Lodge.
Similarly, these hotels in San José are highly rated by couples: Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo, Cabaña Anturios and La Princesa Hotel.
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Travellers who stayed in San José near Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) have said good things about Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela and Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport, an IHG Hotel.
Among the hotels near Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall, Hampton By Hilton San Jose Airport Costa Rica and Guesthouse Casa Lapa2 have also been highly rated.
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The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in San José this weekend is £60 or, for a 4-star hotel, £132. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in San José for this weekend cost on average around £116 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
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