Search hotels in San José, Costa Rica
Enter your dates and choose from 554 hotels and other places to stay
Stay in San José's best hotels!
Filter by:
Star rating
Review score
See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.
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 was AMZING and so helpful! Everything was on spot!
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. Beautiful place with wonderful staff.
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. Amazing property with a wonderful view of the sunset. We had a large room, everything was very clean, staff very friendly. The food in the restaurant a few steps away was great. Breakfast at the pool was good, too. The lodge is actually even nicer in reality than shown in the photos. We needed about 35min. by car to get to the airport. We would return any time.
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. Very nice place with an amazing view and really comfortable beds. While some people were complaining about cold temperatures, we cannot agree. One of the few stays with very a hot and strong shower, rooms were not cold and tons of bedsheets were provided. Food was also great.
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. Can’t say enough good things about this little gem of a hotel. The grounds were spectacular, the view stunning, our room was absolutely immaculate, and our English speaking hostess was super friendly and helpful. She directed us to a nearby spot for supper, and it didn’t disappoint. Food at the Botanika was wonderful, and our hostess served a fabulous American breakfast on the outdoor terrace the following morning.
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. Ken and the team were great. Very accomodating. Breakfast was also very good
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 :)
Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel 4 stars
Hotel in Asuncion, San José
Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel offers direct access to Cariari Golf Course and transportation to Juan Santamaría International Airport, which is 5 km away. Clean, quiet, cozy, hospitable, safe, good value for money. I also like that they are environmentally friendly, using solar energy, electric cars, recycling, etc.
Hotels with extra health and safety measures
Find hotels in San José with added hygiene measures plus high cleanliness ratings
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
Most booked hotels in San José in the past month
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas 3 stars
Hotel in San José
Popular with guests booking hotels in San José
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu, Costa Rica 4 stars
Hotel in San José
Popular with guests booking hotels in San José
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson 5 stars
Hotel in San José
Popular with guests booking hotels in San José
San José's best hotels with breakfast
Casa 41
Hotel in Escazu
Located in Escazu, 6.1 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Casa 41 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Everything about our 3 night stay at Casa 41 was delightful.
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 at this hotel was superb.
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. the staff was super friendly the beds were comfortable
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. the rooms, the swimming pool, the breakfast and the staff
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. Nice hotel just 20mins from the airport. The room was spacious and the food delicious.
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. flexible to store my luggage including surfboards at the checkout upgrade to a bigger room amazing...
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. Great facilities, staff super friendly
Budget hotels in San José
Gran Hotel Desamparados
Hotel in Desamparados
Set in Desamparados, 8 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Gran Hotel Desamparados offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Everything was so clean. We only needed the room for a couple of hours, and for the price was worth...
Cabaña Anturios
Hotel in San José
Located in San José, 20 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Cabaña Anturios provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Guests can have a drink at the bar.
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. Great place and accessible.
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. Staff were so friendly, we loved the breakfast
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. We booked one night after arriving in Costa Rica, the room is spacious, can see some birds if...
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. Good price, nice staff, great location, and it includes a very good bufet breakfast
Barceló San José
Hotel in San José
This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 3 km from the city centre. They could make more money adding a few features more, it is really high quality and not too...
Hotels in San José that you can book without a credit card
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. I love the place, the food is delicious, the place is very clean and the best part of it are the...
Hotel Marruecos C.R.
Hotel in San José
Attractively situated in the Barrio Amon district of San José, Hotel Marruecos C.R. Great little spot; room was spacious, really clean, and the hot water was excellent.
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. This hotel was perfect for a one night stay. It was clean and the staff was very friendly.
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.
Hotel y Restaurante El Páramo
Hotel in San Rafael Norte
Set in San Rafael Norte, 35 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Hotel y Restaurante El Páramo offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Nicely surprised at the nicety of everything, especially since the date was good thursdayfriday,...
San José highlights
-
Historic San José
Discover neoclassical architecture and fascinating museums in the Costa Rican capital, including the National Theatre, Cathedral and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum.
-
Climbing the Poás Volcano
The steep hike up this active volcano is rewarded with stunning views of the crater, lake and lush Central Valley.
-
Manuel Antonio
Where the jungle meets the Pacific, Manuel Antonio offers wild beaches and tropical rainforest brimming with an abundance of wildlife.
-
Surfing
Both Pacific and Caribbean coasts offer fantastic breaks for all abilities. Hotspots include Tamarindo, Playa Hermosa, Dominical and Puerto Viejo.
-
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.
-
Arenal National Park
La Fortuna town is the perfect gateway to steaming volcanoes, bubbling hot springs and zip-line adventures through colourful vegetation.
-
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.
-
Nicoya Peninsula
Experience Costa Rica’s famous pura vida with endless unspoilt beaches and laid-back villages like Santa Teresa, Sámara and Montezuma.
-
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
-
For hotels in San José that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try Clusia Lodge, Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo and Canal Grande Lodge.
Breakfast at these hotels in San José are also highly rated: Casa 41, Lauraceas Lodge and La Princesa Hotel.
-
On average, 3-star hotels in San José cost € 61.57 per night, and 4-star hotels in San José are € 88.67 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in San José can on average be found for € 145.40 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
-
There are 588 hotels in San José you can book on Booking.com.
-
Many families visiting San José loved staying at Chavenogue Hotel, Gran Hotel Desamparados and Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo.
Similarly, Casa 41, Lauraceas Lodge and Canal Grande Lodge are also popular among family travellers.
-
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.
-
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in San José this weekend is € 83.06 or, for a 4-star hotel, € 136.66. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in San José for this weekend cost on average around € 127.14 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
-
San José, San Gerardo de Dota and San Isidro are popular with other travellers visiting San José.
-
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.
-
Couples travelling in San José loved staying at Gran Hotel Desamparados, Casa 41 and Hotel Hacienda El Rodeo.
Similarly, these hotels in San José are highly rated by couples: Lauraceas Lodge, Cabaña Anturios and La Princesa Hotel.
-
On average, it costs € 92.80 per night to book a 3-star hotel in San José for tonight. You'll pay on average around € 120.27 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in San José will cost around € 141.78 (based on Booking.com prices).
-
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.
-
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.
Research, refine and make plans for your whole trip
