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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, 2.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Steve

SAR 601

SAR 679 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

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

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

jeff

SAR 206

SAR 233 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 beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

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, 0.9 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Eassa

SAR 152

SAR 172 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

"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

SAR 318

SAR 359 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Esteban

SAR 458

SAR 518 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

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.

6. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.2 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

JOSE MAURICIO

SAR 147

SAR 166 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

7. Lolas Hostal

0.9 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Barry

SAR 91

SAR 170 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

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.

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

carlos julius caesar

SAR 313

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Yolanda

SAR 225

SAR 254 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

10. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.6 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Ronald

SAR 132

SAR 149 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Brian

SAR 399

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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.

A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

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.

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Kathy

SAR 291

SAR 329 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

13. Apartotel Tairona

1.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Miguel

SAR 242

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

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

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Kemal

SAR 434

SAR 490 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a dining area.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Lazaro Garcia

SAR 411

SAR 465 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Thomas

SAR 499

SAR 564 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

Two beds with white linens and floral-patterned bedspreads, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Jose

SAR 216

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a blue armchair.

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Andy

SAR 275

SAR 310 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

A person sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a white cup, with a view of a building with large letters in the background.

A modern lobby with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant parrot mural.

Two dark wooden doors with a green leafy wall between them.

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Juanita

SAR 230

SAR 260 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bar with a grid ceiling, hanging lights, and a large screen displaying a promotional advertisement.

A multi-story building with a green facade and colorful murals.

A restaurant with a mural of a coastal town, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a street view, and a building with a red facade.

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

kishore

SAR 446

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 895 reviews	View

Top Museum of Contemporary Art and Design Hotel Reviews

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful"

Hotel Colonial

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and courteous."

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, clean room, stylish decor, good location - a great hotel experience."

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hostel, loved the large patio! First time staying at a Viejero. Would stay again for sure. Fun activities available too! Maverick was helpful with my questions and brought great energy to the place! The mattress was not the most comfy but for one night only it was good enough!"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

8/10 Good

"Llegamos en la noche a las 11:00 pm. Avisamos q llegábamos tarde. No sabíamos cómo entrar estuvimos como media hora esperando. Hasta que el chofer comenzó a tocar bocina. Al final apareció una señora y abrió una compuerta. Era la misma q nos atendió en el front desk. La señora estaba, no muy amigable. Parecía molesta. Fue el único incidente que podemos decir desagradable en el hotel."

Hotel Fleur De Lys

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is a home away from home for us. It is a great location to walk around downtown San Jose and visit the National museum and National theater, shops, and some wonderful restaurants. The hotel has unique rooms and a rich history related to coffee in Costa Rica. The staff is kind and always very helpful. The rooms are always clean, and it is nice to enjoy the breakfast in the morning."

Otoya1907 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff, the room was very clean and had everything we needed. Perfect for a couple nights in San Jose."

Other attractions near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

A park pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a curved layout and street lamps.

Parque Espana

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

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A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.

National Museum of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,133 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.

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National Center of Art and Culture

8.4/10 (269 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at National Center of Art and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Park

9.0/10 (1,316 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jade Museum during your trip to San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Galería Andrómeda

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Galería Andrómeda during your trip to San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Plaza de la Democracia

8.2/10 (21 reviews)

Learn about the local history of San José when you take a trip to Plaza de la Democracia. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its array of dining options and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 198 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Adjacent to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices close by include Hotel Castillo and Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels will I find near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

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What can I see and do near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of National Park, Morazan Park, and Central Park.

How can I get to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at San Jose Fercori Station or San Jose Atlantic Station. There may not be many public transit options to choose from near by Museum of Contemporary Art and Design so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Museum of Contemporary Art and Design hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Eco Stay CR

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Viajero San José Hostel

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

10. Ara Macao Inn

11. Hotel Presidente

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

13. Apartotel Tairona

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Top Museum of Contemporary Art and Design Hotel Reviews

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Colonial

Hotel Presidente

Viajero San José Hostel

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel Fleur De Lys

Otoya1907 Hotel

Other attractions near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Parque Espana

National Museum of Costa Rica

National Center of Art and Culture

National Park

Jacob Karpio Galería

Jade Museum

Galería Andrómeda

Plaza de la Democracia

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