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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for San Jose 3-star hotels

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

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 restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
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 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 lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, a wall-mounted elevator, and decorative wall art.
A retail store with shelves of snacks, plush toys, and a display of shoes.

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 hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.
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.

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.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
Pool
A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.

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 buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.
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.

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
2 Oct - 3 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 restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.
A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

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 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.
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 modern kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Luz
SAR 397
SAR 449 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 poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans arranged for socializing.
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
10 Oct - 11 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 bar area with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with multiple shelves of bottles, and three bar stools.
A spacious, modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a glass railing, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A pool area with sun loungers and a bar.

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

11. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
Scott
SAR 359
SAR 406 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 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 grey sofa, hanging pendant lights, and a large abstract painting.
An outdoor patio with glass tables and chairs, a sofa, and a view of greenery.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract mural.

12. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Paola
SAR 408
SAR 461 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
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 spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.
A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.

13. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Everardo
SAR 322
SAR 364 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 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.
Exterior
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mounted TV, wooden paneling, a gray sofa with a yellow cushion, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. 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
3 Oct - 4 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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

15. 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.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and lush greenery.

16. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
SAR 297
SAR 335 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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.
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.

17. 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 hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.
A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.
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.

18. 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.
A modern reception area with a counter, a decorative plant, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large painting, and a unique light fixture.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative wall.

19. 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
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.
A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.
A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

20. Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
Carmen
United States
Andres
SAR 235
SAR 266 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hotel Santo Tomás
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Barceló San José

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SAR 344
SAR 388 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Barceló San José
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

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SAR 648
SAR 732 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

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SAR 356
SAR 403 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
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Learn more about San Jose

The National Theater's ornate interior showcases Costa Rican heritage while the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum displays ancient treasures beneath Plaza de la Cultura. Explore nearby Poás Volcano National Park in Alajuela Province, then return to sample local coffee at Mercado Central's bustling food stalls.

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Top San Jose Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"It was a great and clean room"
Melissa 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango

8/10 Good
"WIFI was not working"
Carlos 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hotel Mango
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 1 day ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

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Stay at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to comfortable and well-kept rooms and amenities such as free WiFi, exercise equipment and coffee and tea facilities. These lodgings may also feature a restaurant and bar on-site. Upgrade your San Jose trip by selecting a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa, round-the-clock room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll experience a superior level of comfort and relaxation.
What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in San Jose?
A motel is an excellent option if you're getting ready to road-trip around San Jose. These getaways are typically found near airports and highways, offer on-site parking and come with basic amenities and services. Check in to a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and more amenities such as a gym, lobby and free WiFi, you can expect to pay extra for hotel accommodations.