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A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.

A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.

1. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.7 km from National Center of Art and Culture

jeff

AED 202

AED 228 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Steve

AED 582

AED 658 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

An indoor space with a high ceiling, metal beams, and a variety of potted plants. There are two people seated on chairs, one on a yellow chair and one on a white chair. A person is standing on a staircase.

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

3. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

JOSE MAURICIO

AED 150

AED 170 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

A room with two wicker chairs, a glass table with magazines, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a circular mirror and artwork.

A modern office space with cubicles, a large chalkboard with colorful drawings, and a wooden ceiling.

4. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Eassa

AED 155

AED 176 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.3 km from National Center of Art and Culture

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

AED 351

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.6 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Esteban

AED 449

AED 507 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

7. Lolas Hostal

0.9 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Barry

AED 81

AED 158 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table, and chairs.

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.1 km from National Center of Art and Culture

carlos julius caesar

AED 275

AED 393 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

9. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.7 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Ronald

AED 129

AED 146 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.4 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Andres

AED 230

AED 260 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A breakfast setup with two plates of scrambled eggs and toast, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a wicker table.

A living room with a large abstract painting, a white sofa with patterned cushions, a small round table with a gold base, and a patterned rug.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a balcony, and a tree in the foreground.

An open doorway to a courtyard with a tiled floor, a small table with chairs, and a variety of plants.

11. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Kathy

AED 295

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

12. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Brenda

AED 375

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

A wooden staircase with a white wall and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

13. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Miguel

AED 266

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Kemal

AED 422

AED 477 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

A modern bar area with high stools, a checkered floor, and a bar counter.

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Lazaro Garcia

AED 390

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A round dining table with a variety of dishes, drinks, and a view of the sea.

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 2.9 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Thomas

AED 466

AED 527 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

Two beds with white linens and floral-patterned bedspreads, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 3 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Jose

AED 211

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

A modern lobby with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant parrot mural.

Two dark wooden doors with a green leafy wall between them.

A café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Juanita

AED 194

AED 219 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

A building with a sign reading "Sportsmens Lodge" and a green umbrella structure.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a blue armchair.

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Andy

AED 314

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A group of people seated around a wooden table in a room with a high ceiling and exposed beams.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A conference room with wooden tables, laptops, and people working.

20. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral, 0.7 km from National Center of Art and Culture

louis

AED 48

AED 108 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to National Center of Art and Culture

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 61 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top National Center of Art and Culture Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff and food."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel Santo Tomas is a great find in the heart of old San Jose. From the outside it looks like nothing special, but once you get in, you realize it has lots of charm, a super hospitable staff, and a true historic feel. It’s not a typical tourist hotel but that’s part of the charm. I really enjoyed my stay there and recommend it warmly."

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We spent 2 days and everything was wonderful. The hosts were very kind, and the hotel was easy to access. My kids and I absolutely loved it—the cleanliness, , everything was just as we expected."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The restaurant was awesome!!!! The food was magnificent!!!!"

Hotel Cultura Plaza

8/10 Good

"Top lugar"

Hotel La Amistad

8/10 Good

"The biggest issue I had was the train's horn but that is not the fault of the hotel. Everything else was fine."

Otoya1907 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff, the room was very clean and had everything we needed. Perfect for a couple nights in San Jose."

Oasis in Downtown next to Simon Bolivar Park with private balcony

10/10 Excellent

"The apartment is clean and has everything you need. Its located on a quiet street. Mr. Mauricio, the owner is very friendly and helpful. Its a great place to stay. "

Other attractions near National Center of Art and Culture

A park pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a curved layout and street lamps.

Parque Espana

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

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A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

Edificio Metálico

You can learn about the history of San José with a stop at Edificio Metálico. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.

Morazan Park

8.6/10 (937 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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Contemporary Art and Design during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Park

9.0/10 (1,316 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Galería Andrómeda

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Galería Andrómeda during your trip to San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jade Museum during your trip to San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Center of Art and Culture?

National Center of Art and Culture is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its array of dining options and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 200 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near National Center of Art and Culture?

Adjacent to National Center of Art and Culture, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Castillo and Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find near National Center of Art and Culture?

Expedia has 200 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Center of Art and Culture.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Center of Art and Culture, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near National Center of Art and Culture.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Center of Art and Culture?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near National Center of Art and Culture, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near National Center of Art and Culture?

National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at National Park, Morazan Park, or Central Park.

How can I get to National Center of Art and Culture?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Fercori Station and San Jose Atlantic Station are the closest stations to Carmen. There might not be many public transit options to choose from near National Center of Art and Culture so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for National Center of Art and Culture hotels

1. Hotel Casa 69

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

3. Viajero San José Hostel

4. Eco Stay CR

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Ara Macao Inn

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

11. The Victorian Hotel CR

12. Hotel Presidente

13. Apartotel Tairona

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

20. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Compare popular hotels close to National Center of Art and Culture

Top National Center of Art and Culture Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Santo Tomás

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel La Amistad

Otoya1907 Hotel

Oasis in Downtown next to Simon Bolivar Park with private balcony

Other attractions near National Center of Art and Culture

Parque Espana

Edificio Metálico

Morazan Park

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Jacob Karpio Galería

National Park

Galería Andrómeda

Jade Museum

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