5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful, friendly city. I could totally live there.
San José
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Where to stay in San José
La California
4/5(25 area reviews)
Check out the restaurants, shopping, and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater.
Barrio Escalante
5/5(2 area reviews)
Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Carmen
If you're spending some time in Carmen, Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture are top sights worth seeing.
Mata Redonda
If you're spending some time in Mata Redonda, National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional are top sights worth seeing.
Hospital
4/5(67 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Chirripo National Park and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 348 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
SAR 348
SAR 393 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,253 reviews)
"Beautiful"
Reviewed on 6 April 2025
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Calle Central y Tercera Av. 15, Calle Blancos, San Francisco, San Jose
The price is SAR 435 per night from May 8 to May 9
SAR 435
SAR 492 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"The staff was very professional and friendly. The Radisson was very clean and well maintained. The food was great I just wish that they could have perhaps a limited menu for room service that might be available up until 12 midnight. However... overall the facility... the staff and the experience ..."
Reviewed on 4 April 2025
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Autopista General Canas, 3 Miles South of Intl Airport, La Asunción, Heredia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 349 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
SAR 349
SAR 395 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,671 reviews)
"It was welcoming and very family friendly. Beautiful breakfast and pools to relax by."
Reviewed on 6 April 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (830 reviews)
"We wish we would have stayed here sooner! We have stayed at multiple ABnB’s and other places and this place is by far one of our favorites. We will be back soon!"
Reviewed on 30 March 2025
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
San José, Barrio Escalante., San José, San José
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (172 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a good spot in Barrio Escalante. It was nice to have our own apartment with a kitchen. Room was clean and the staff was friendly. I could tell that booking through Expedia was an extra hurdle for them, because we didn't get standard messages like our room door code or the wifi details, ..."
Reviewed on 31 March 2025
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
South-west of Peace Park, Suroeste del Parque de la Paz, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (828 reviews)
"I loved it, need some updates. The hot tub don’t really get hot."
Reviewed on 31 March 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Central Park
4/5(115 reviews)
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Parque Viva
4/5(3 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
National Museum of Costa Rica
4.5/5(148 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Morazan Park
4/5(153 reviews)
Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
National Theater
4.5/5(313 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Mercado Central
4/5(104 reviews)
During your trip to San José, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.
Reviews of San José
4
Top Destination
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
The place has little charm and horrible traffic, but there is a much better chance you can find what you're looking for (from a consumer perspective) than in any other part of the country, IF you know where to look
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
safe,. very friendly people, many english speakers and helpful with my spanish, good mix of stores and especially great food, good prices. great park for walking. no major freakouts re; corona virus.great dental work@ 1/3 u.s. price!! dr bonilla.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
is a city like many others good with bad
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
A generally shabby, very noisy town with precious few architectural attractions blessed by extremely friendly people, at least if one speaks Spanish, its 1,100-metre altitude and mountain surroundings (although these are, sadly, all-but-denuded).
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
the city itself was not that great. we went to other areas away from San Jose.
Other places like San José
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- Sabana Park
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- Central Park
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- University of Costa Rica
- Parque Viva
- Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- Morazan Park
- National Theater
- Museum of Costa Rican Art
- San Pedro Mall
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Plaza Real Cariari
- Hospital Cima San José
- Mercado Central
- Parque La Sabana
- City Mall
- Hacienda Alsacia
- Estadio Nacional
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- San Jose Cathedral
- Plaza de la Cultura
- Clinica Biblica Hospital
- Alajuela Cathedral
- Ojo de Agua Spa Park
- Juan Santamaría Park
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
- National Park
- Pedregal Event Center