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 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.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
La Sabana
If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica 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.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia
The price is AED 340 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 340
AED 385 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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! (2,390 reviews)
"Only stayed one night and didn't have a chance to use the pool but good location, breakfast, comfortable rooms."
Reviewed on 24 May 2025
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Calle Central y Tercera Av. 15, Calle Blancos, San Francisco, San Jose
The price is AED 407 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
AED 407
AED 460 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay & service"
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest, La Asunción, Heredia
The price is AED 639 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
AED 639
AED 722 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Book a stay at this spa resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing Service"
Reviewed on 27 May 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! (845 reviews)
"all staff and personal super great"
Reviewed on 12 May 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! (841 reviews)
"The property itself was beautiful with well-maintained landscaping and cultural murals. The staff were kind, easily approachable, and went above and beyond to accommodate. The rooms, while a bit dated, were highly- functional with the added benefit of a fully complete kitchen and stackable washer ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2025
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
300 meters north ICE building, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (682 reviews)
"The property was nice. Good breakfast but the omelettes need improvement. Comfortable master bed. No washclothes in bathroom. Everything else was nice."
Reviewed on 9 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.
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 acclaimed art scene 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 acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.
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 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
- Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu
- Morazan Park
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Parque Viva
- National Theater
- Plaza Real Cariari
- City Mall
- San Pedro Mall
- Museum of Costa Rican Art
- University of Costa Rica
- Estadio Nacional
- Mercado Central
- Hospital Cima San José
- Hacienda Alsacia
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- National Park
- Ojo de Agua Spa Park
- Plaza de la Cultura
- San Jose Cathedral
- Juan Santamaría Park
- Alajuela Cathedral
- Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
- Escazú Village
- Las Cataratas de Los Chorros