5/5 - Excellent
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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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.
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, National Center of Art and Culture and Casa Amarilla 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, Central Park and Chirripo National 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
The price is SAR 348 per night from May 4 to May 5
SAR 348
SAR 393 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (2,313 reviews)
"Close to airport, free airport shuttle, good breakfast buffet with very nice terrace."
Reviewed on 28 April 2025
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Calle Central y Tercera Av. 15, Calle Blancos, San Francisco, San Jose
The price is SAR 408 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
SAR 408
SAR 461 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 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! (1,000 reviews)
Amazing hotel staff
"Scarlett at the reception desk made us feel so welcome!!! She gives top notch service & really connected with us. Manuel in the restaurant was phenomenal as well. Great staff & all seem so happy. Even the sweet cleaning lady Yessinia!!! The property was great for our 3 year old & we were so comfortable ..."
Reviewed on 29 April 2025
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 486 per night from May 15 to May 16
SAR 486
SAR 549 total
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,256 reviews)
"Great choice for our late night arrival into San Jose airport. We were able to get a shuttle to the hotel (They operate 24/7!) within a few minutes, had a good night's sleep in the beds, and a plentiful breakfast with many choices of fruits and breads and eggs. All good to start us on our way in ..."
Reviewed on 28 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! (837 reviews)
"Always my go to place while staying in SJ"
Reviewed on 20 April 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! (833 reviews)
"I like it"
Reviewed on 16 April 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! (178 reviews)
"BEE Suites is located in a generally nice area of San Jose with lots of dining and bar options within walking distance. The area right around the Suites is somewhat of an eye sore. The room is nice and just like photos on Expedia and Google. They don’t perform daily cleaning of the rooms so you will ..."
Reviewed on 25 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.
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.
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 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.
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
- Sabana Park
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- University of Costa Rica
- Central Park
- Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu
- Parque Viva
- Morazan Park
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- National Theater
- City Mall
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Plaza Real Cariari
- San Pedro Mall
- Hospital Cima San José
- Mercado Central
- Estadio Nacional
- Hacienda Alsacia
- Museum of Costa Rican Art
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- Plaza de la Cultura
- San Jose Cathedral
- Ojo de Agua Spa Park
- Juan Santamaría Park
- Alajuela Cathedral
- National Park
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
- Clinica Biblica Hospital
- Pedregal Event Center
- Chirripo National Park