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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for San José 3-star hotels

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.
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
Canada
Jessica
SAR 394
SAR 445 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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 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.
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.

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
Srijana
SAR 318
SAR 360 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and artwork on the walls.
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 modern bar area with a large TV, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, a wall-mounted elevator, and decorative wall art.

3. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Juan
SAR 403
SAR 456 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.
A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. There are two paintings on the walls and a large window.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Kimberly
SAR 444
SAR 501 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
Pool
A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.
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.

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
SAR 413
SAR 467 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 wicker chairs, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.
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
Nicole
SAR 416
SAR 470 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 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 lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.
A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.

7. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
United States
Robert
SAR 330
SAR 372 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hotel Mango
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
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.
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.

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Luz
SAR 490
SAR 553 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 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 modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans arranged for socializing.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.
A bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Emmanuel
SAR 413
SAR 467 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 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 rooftop lounge with wicker furniture, a central table, and a view of the city at dusk.
A spacious, modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a glass railing, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
Canada
Jean Pierre
SAR 571
SAR 645 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 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
SAR 357
SAR 403 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 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 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.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a minimalist design.

12. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Paola
SAR 436
SAR 492 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.
A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.
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
Jorge Andres
SAR 521
SAR 589 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
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
Everardo
SAR 317
SAR 358 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Irazu Hotel & Studios
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a partition with vertical lines.
A modern dining area with wicker chairs and a wooden table, surrounded by potted plants and abstract art on the walls.
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.
Exterior

15. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Pozos
United States
David
SAR 398
SAR 450 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 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 high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Chandler
SAR 428
SAR 484 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 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.
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.
A lobby with a large orange wall, a modern art piece, and a reception desk.

17. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
SAR 278
SAR 314 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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 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.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a television, and a sign indicating a kitchen area.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
SAR 448
SAR 506 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.
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 hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.

19. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
United States
Anastasia
SAR 362
SAR 409 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 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 reception area with a counter, a decorative plant, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Gretchen
SAR 587
SAR 664 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
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SAR 352
SAR 398 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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SAR 648
SAR 732 total
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includes taxes & fees
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SAR 356
SAR 403 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The staff is always very helpful, cheery and accomodating. Checkin is always a breeze, the shuttle for the Gastronomic Route is efficient and reliable to take us to quality food options (rePUBlic is a favourite) and the breakfast is healthy, plentiful and well cared for by the staff (Minor was a kind and caring manager of the food and gave us nice insights into the various fruits available). Bravo team Alajuela HI."
Melanie 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent
"I love this place. I’ve stayed many times. If I need a place near the airport hotel Mango is my first choice"
Bruce David 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Mango

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.