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Our top choices for San José 3-star hotels

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.

1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Ireland
Karen Caoimhe
AED 371
AED 419 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.
A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Evarista F
AED 289
AED 326 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.
A modern cafe with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of parked cars and greenery outside.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.
A swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.

3. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Angel
AED 434
AED 490 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.
A hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Richard
AED 465
AED 526 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.
Pool
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

5. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
United States
John Ross
AED 404
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
Loren
AED 421
AED 476 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.
A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.
A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

7. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
United States
Robert
AED 299
AED 338 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hotel Mango
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
A modern living room with a round coffee table, green armchairs, and a grey sofa. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a view of greenery outside.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.
A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Luz
AED 400
AED 452 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.
A bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans arranged for socializing.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Emmanuel
AED 404
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A pool area with sun loungers and a bar.
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with multiple shelves of bottles, and three bar stools.
A rooftop lounge with wicker furniture, a central table, and a view of the city at dusk.

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
Canada
Jean Pierre
AED 558
AED 631 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
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 room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

11. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
Scott
AED 295
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Wyndham Garden' sign, and well-lit windows.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a minimalist design.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract mural.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, hanging pendant lights, and a large abstract painting.

12. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
AED 427
AED 483 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.
A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.
A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of plants.

13. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Robert
AED 479
AED 542 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.
A modern office space with patterned chairs, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone-paved courtyard, and lush greenery.
A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.

14. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Russell
AED 411
AED 464 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Irazu Hotel & Studios
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a partition with vertical lines.
Exterior
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mounted TV, wooden paneling, a gray sofa with a yellow cushion, and a framed picture on the wall.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a large entrance canopy and a well-maintained landscaped area with palm trees and shrubs.

15. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Pozos
United States
Anessa
AED 371
AED 419 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Chandler
AED 470
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A modern office space with a large window, a desk with computers, two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the orange wall.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and lush greenery.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

17. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
AED 261
AED 295 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a television, and a sign indicating a kitchen area.
A buffet with various dishes, including salads, soups, and grains, in a modern kitchen setting.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a round dining table with black chairs.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
AED 396
AED 447 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a reception counter, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a green wall with plants.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.

19. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
United States
Anastasia
AED 374
AED 422 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a central atrium.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative wall.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large painting, and a unique light fixture.
A modern living room with a TV, sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Gretchen
AED 541
AED 611 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
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Barceló San José

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AED 275
AED 310 total
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includes taxes & fees
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AED 404
AED 456 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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AED 390
AED 441 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

8/10 Good
"Great place to stay, in fact probably the nicest hotel airport I’ve stayed at anywhere. Very clean, friendly staff, and the breakfast was delicious with a lot of variety."
Serena 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Evrything was great clean neat up to date and the breakfast was very good, staff is also very helpfull and friendly"
Dehan Joubert 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San José?
Travelers in search of a pleasant and affordable San José property often book a room at Hotel El Maragato. This 3-star hotel, roughly 0.32 kilometers northeast of the center, comes with an espresso maker and a pillowtop mattress. Want another top tip? Located 0.48 kilometers northeast of downtown and including a sauna and a cafe, Exe San Jose Center is another top pick among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San José?
The key difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San José is the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically more budget-friendly and provide the services and amenities you need to be comfy, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can expect a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket décor, deluxe toiletries and perks like on-site spa centers.

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