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

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

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

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Steve

AED 588

AED 664 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

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

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

jeff

AED 202

AED 228 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A restaurant with a mural of a toucan and a sloth on a tree, a sign that reads "PURA VIDA", wicker chairs, and a guitar on the wall.

3. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.8 km from Mercado Central

Eassa

AED 152

AED 172 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

A hallway with a wooden floor and white walls with text. There is a red door at the end of the hallway.

A spacious living room with a large window, a white sofa, colorful cushions, a white coffee table, and a red chair.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden bench with cushions, a blue chair, a red knitted pouf, and a white table with a small plant.

4. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

La Sabana, 2.7 km from Mercado Central

Henry

AED 132

AED 149 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

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

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

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.5 km from Mercado Central

Esteban

AED 449

AED 507 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

6. Barceló San José

Uruca, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

lachlan

AED 275

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.8 km from Mercado Central

"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 295

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.

A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.

8. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.3 km from Mercado Central

David Thomas

AED 364

AED 411 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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.

9. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 1.1 km from Mercado Central

JOSE MAURICIO

AED 150

AED 170 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

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

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

10. Lolas Hostal

1 km from Mercado Central

Barry

AED 88

AED 166 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.7 km from Mercado Central

Brenda

AED 390

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern house with a garden featuring a pond, stepping stones, and various plants.

A view through a window of a building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a tall white building with a yellow accent in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fan, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

A dog lying on a tiled floor in a room with a staircase and potted plants.

12. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 2.6 km from Mercado Central

AED 197

AED 223 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 3 km from Mercado Central

Chandler

AED 470

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 rooftop terrace with a hot tub and lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

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

14. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 2.1 km from Mercado Central

carlos julius caesar

AED 272

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

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

15. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Mercado Central

Andres

AED 225

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

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

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.

16. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Kathy

AED 285

AED 322 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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.

17. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Mercado Central

Kemal

AED 342

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

18. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

Ronald

AED 129

AED 146 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

A modern balcony with a glass railing, offering a view of a cityscape and green park.

19. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

Orlando

AED 653

AED 737 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

20. Apartotel Tairona

2.8 km from Mercado Central

Miguel

AED 234

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mercado Central

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Capital Hostel de Ciudad	9.4 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 894 reviews	View

Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was in a good location and was very clean and neat. the staff was very friendly and helpful , breakfast was included and was very good, there was free secured parking, the one thing that I did not like was the guest policy no additional guest are allowed after check-in."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean and neat, the staff was very friendly and helpful, it is an old building but well maintained, the food at the bar was good but a bit pricey, the drinks were quite expensive also, free breakfast was included and was pretty good, there was free secured underground parking but not recommended for large vehicles. This hotel/casino is a adults only spot that is guest friendly, I would definitely book this hotel again."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fabulous ✨"

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel, muy buena ubicación"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"La habitación estaba muy limpia y ordenada. Solo el tv se veían las imágenes en verde. El desayuno muy bien cocinado y variado. El trato del personal fue excepcional. El aire acondicionado funcionaba a la perfección"

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"I won't go elsewhere if it's available"

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is in the heart of san Jose. The rooms were clean. All amenities worked. We had a pleasant stay. The staff was very courteous and helpful. Breakfast which is included was delicious."

Hotel Grano de Oro

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at the Grano del Oro on numerous occasions and it’s always a five stars experience. The hotel, an old Spanish mansion with gorgeous woodwork and appointments, is beautiful. The staff are incredible and helpful also. Marco and the front desk staff are great, and don’t miss Carlos at the beautiful bar. The restaurant is excellent and has added some creative touches to its menu in addition. A must stay in San Jose!"

Modern apartment in the Heart of San Jose!

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room in city. Lovely host."

Other attractions near Mercado Central

A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.

Central Park

8.8/10 (1,177 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.

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A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.

San Jose Cathedral

8.8/10 (774 reviews)

After visiting San Jose Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

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A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.

Plaza de la Cultura

8.6/10 (608 reviews)

Find out about the history of San José with a stop at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

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An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.

National Theater of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,207 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Mercado Borbón

You can learn about the history of San José when you stop by Mercado Borbón. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Melico Salazar Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Melico Salazar Theatre during your stay in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Pre-Colombian Gold Museum in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Children's Museum

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Museum during your travels to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mercado Central?

Mercado Central is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 130 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Mercado Central?

Adjacent to Mercado Central, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices close by include Hotel Presidente and Hotel Castillo.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Mercado Central?

Expedia has 130 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mercado Central.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mercado Central, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Mercado Central.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mercado Central?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Mercado Central, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Mercado Central?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, or Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Central Park, Morazan Park, and National Park.

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Our top choices for Mercado Central hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Eco Stay CR

4. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Barceló San José

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

8. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

9. Viajero San José Hostel

10. Lolas Hostal

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Casa Jardin Del Mango

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

14. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

15. Hotel Santo Tomás

16. The Victorian Hotel CR

17. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

18. Ara Macao Inn

19. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

20. Apartotel Tairona

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Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Santo Tomás

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel Grano de Oro

Modern apartment in the Heart of San Jose!

Other attractions near Mercado Central

Central Park

San Jose Cathedral

Plaza de la Cultura

National Theater of Costa Rica

Mercado Borbón

Melico Salazar Theatre

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

Children's Museum

Frequently asked questions