Travelers to San José's Merced neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Be sure to check out Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón as part of your Merced travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Merced?

Based on our traveler data, Auténtico Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Merced. This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Sabana Park, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good option for your stay in the neighborhood is Hotel Milan Costa Rica .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Merced?

If you're searching for places to stay in San José, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 46 Merced hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Merced, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Merced.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Merced?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Merced, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What are the top things to see and do in Merced?

Mercado Central, Mercado Borbón, and Children's Museum are just a few attractions to check out in Merced. While you're out sightseeing in San José, be sure to visit other sights like Precolumbian Gold Museum or Melico Salazar Theatre.

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1. Auténtico Hotel

Merced

Andre

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

2. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Merced

Carlos Manuel

AED 172 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

3. Hotel San José

Merced

Theseus

AED 130 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

4. Hostel Casa Colon

Merced

Tyler

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

5. Casa Hotel Sura

Merced

Max

AED 100 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

6. Del Cafetal CR

Merced

OMAR

AED 93 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

7. Gaudys Hotel

Merced

Ace

AED 229 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sep - 24 Sep

Comfort Room | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

8. Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana

Merced

Oswal

AED 204 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

9. Hotel Quinta Avenida

Merced

D'Arcy

AED 124 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

10. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1 km from Merced

Daniel Samir

AED 605 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

11. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.2 km from Merced

Tony

AED 446 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

12. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 1.6 km from Merced

"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 319 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

13. Barceló San José

Uruca, 1.9 km from Merced

Joseph

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

14. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.1 km from Merced

Lazaro Garcia

AED 473 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

15. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 1.5 km from Merced

Esteban

AED 507 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

16. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen, 1.4 km from Merced

Kyle

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sep - 24 Sep

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

17. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 1.2 km from Merced

Thomas

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

18. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen, 1.6 km from Merced

Anastasia

AED 422 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

19. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 1.4 km from Merced

kishore

AED 564 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

20. Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel

Hospital, 1.2 km from Merced

Artak

AED 402 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Merced

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Auténtico Hotel	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 695 reviews	View
Gaudys Hotel	2.0 star property	8.2 Very good 34 reviews	View
Del Cafetal CR	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 22 reviews	View
Hotel Milan Costa Rica	3.5 star property	7.8 Good 422 reviews	View
Hostel Casa Colon	2.0 star property	7.8 Good 146 reviews	View

Where to stay in Merced

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La California

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 National Theater of Costa Rica.

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Barrio Escalante

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.

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La Sabana

If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

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Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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Carmen

If you're spending some time in Carmen, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Merced Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Beau hotel pour un prix raisonnable"

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

10/10 Excellent

"The room and the Staff were excellent. The dinner, not so much. At the suggestion of the waiter, my daughter and I ordered the rib eye dinner. Med rare. Ours were over cooked and cold. I didn’t eat more than two bites. They did credit me for my meal. Other meals we had there had always been quite good. We won’t let this one instance change our minds on staying here again. This is always our go to hotel."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"My spouse and I checked into this hotel on two separate occasions over a 7-day time span while visiting Costa Rica. It's an absolutely beautiful hotel and country! The staff at the front desk were very helpful and pleasant. They took the time to explain their local currency and point on special coins. The second time we checked in the only thing worth mentioning is that on both check-ins we were never told about the amenities that were available to us on the Hilton Doubletree property next door despite the staff member going into great details about the amenities at the Hilton Homewood Suites. My spouse found out through another visitor in the elevator."

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2. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

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4. Hostel Casa Colon

5. Casa Hotel Sura

6. Del Cafetal CR

7. Gaudys Hotel

8. Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana

9. Hotel Quinta Avenida

10. Hotel Grano de Oro

11. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

12. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

13. Barceló San José

14. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

15. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

16. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

17. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

18. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

19. Taormina Hotel and Casino

20. Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel

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Top Merced Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

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