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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Villa San Ignacio	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 832 reviews	View
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 263 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 632 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 133 reviews	View

Where to stay in San José

Find the best San José areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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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A panoramic view of a city with a prominent stadium, dense residential areas, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

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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A cityscape with a prominent bridge, high-rise buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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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A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a mountain in the background.

Hospital

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

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A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

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 San José Hotel Reviews

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

10/10 Excellent

Kara

A narrow, tiled corridor with hanging plants and a wicker chair.

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Bajo Cornizal

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos

10/10 Excellent

Sarahi

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a tiled patio.

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

10/10 Excellent

We loved everything about this hotel and we are so happy we chose to stay here. The hotel was very clean; we would come in and our room would smell and look amazing. The food options at the restaurant were excellent (we tried all the local dishes and local juices/milkshakes). We felt that the location was perfect- we liked the fact that the airport shuttle was easily accessible; we felt safe walking around the area; and the best part was having a Walmart so close (walking distance) for snacks...

Kristle

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Cacique

10/10 Excellent

Dana

An outdoor garden area with a pergola, various plants, and a stone pathway.

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Corazón de Jesús

10/10 Excellent

Convenient location near the airport, really helpful and friendly customer service they went above and beyond to get us transportation to the next city that we were heading to. We came back the last day and they storage our suitcases while we went around town because our flight was at midnight and they allow us to use the installations to take a shower and provide us with towels for a small fee. The day that we stayed there we got a room with it’s own bathroom, but it is also a great place for...

Carolina

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, rattan pendant lights, and a bar area.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Cacique

10/10 Excellent

The hotel was right next to the airport which was great for our late arrival and early departure from Costa Rica. We arrived at 9:30pm and were able to check in and get a good night rest after our flight. We enjoyed the great breakfast in the morning before heading out. After exploring the country we came back for our second night here. We were able to walk to a restaurant nearby for our last dinner. Our flight was early in morning and we check out at 4:30am. They had a shuttle ready and took...

Tyler

A modern indoor space with a large dining area, wooden furniture, and hanging pendant lights.

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

San José

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

A terracotta pot with a green plant on a wooden table in a room with a dining area and a staircase.

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Bajo Cornizal

10/10 Excellent

Domingo

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

10/10 Excellent

Luis

A hammock swing with a metal frame and netting, set against a backdrop of greenery and a clear sky.

Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica

Cacique

10/10 Excellent

Moriah

A corridor with a wall-mounted light fixture, a potted plant, and a view into a dining area with tables and chairs.

Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

La Agonía

10/10 Excellent

Great place to spend a night before our flight home. The host met us at the door when we arrived and was up at 4:30am to see us off. My wife and I walked to several nice restaurants just 8 minutes away. Very close to the airport, very clean and great value! Had A/C and a refrigerator to keep some food cold. Safe, gated parking but definitely not a lot of room. We had a mid sized SUV which fit fine, but anything bigger would be a tight fit. Would definitely stay here again.

James

A pathway lined with greenery and a white structure, leading to a building entrance.

La Riviera Hotel B&B

San Antonio de Belen

10/10 Excellent

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A modern, elongated building with a flat roof, surrounded by dense greenery.

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Desamparados

10/10 Excellent

I was a little worried during the taxi ride to the hotel that I had made a terrible mistake in picking the hotel as some of the areas look a little rough (by American standards), however, once at the gated hotel I realized that I indeed had made a good choice when choosing the location as the property is incredibly calming and beautiful. Just know that since you are out of the city you will need to use Uber eat or a taxi to get food as there is no onsite restaurant.

kim

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and wooden lounge chairs, with a covered seating area in the background.

Hotel La Rosa de America

La Mandarina

10/10 Excellent

We stayed here last year on our trip to Costa Rica. Last year, the young woman who works the front desk was extremely helpful to us, so we came back this year. This woman helped us get our backpack back that we accidentally left in a hotel in Manual Antonio, making numerous phone calls back and forth, ultimately arranging to have the bag delivered to another hotel near the airport in San Jose. She even used her own personal phone, and was as nice as she could be in lieu of the fact I was...

chris

A resort with multiple blue-roofed buildings, palm trees, and a view of a distant cityscape.

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

San Isidro

10/10 Excellent

We stayed one night prior to leaving Costa Rica. The hotel’s shuttle picked us up at the Sansa terminal and brought us directly to the property. The property has a terrific view of San Jose and the room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our plan was to spend a relaxing afternoon and evening at the hotel after completing our self administered Covid tests to return to the US. Unfortunately, my test result came back invalid. I went to the front desk and asked if they...

Andrew

A hotel entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "eLoft" and the tagline "A vision of W Hotels".

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Pozos

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like in San José?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in San José's San José neighborhood.

How many hotels will I find in San José?

When you want to find places to stay in San José, start by booking one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodations in San José.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in San José.

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

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What are the top things to see and do in San José?

A few places to visit in the area around San José include Plaza Práktico, Central Market Alajuela, and Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center. While you're out sightseeing in San José, be sure to visit other sights like Juan Santamaria Historical Museum or City Mall.

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Our top choices for San José hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

2. Villa San Ignacio

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

4. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

5. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

6. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

7. Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

8. Hotel La Rosa de America

9. Buena Vista Chic Hotel

10. Hotel Aeropuerto

11. La Riviera Hotel B&B

12. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

13. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

14. Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

15. Hotel Mango

16. Trapp Family Country Inn

17. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

19. Hotel Pibi Boreal

20. Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

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Where to stay in San José

Barrio Escalante

La California

La Sabana

Hospital

Carmen

Top San José Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like in San José?

How many hotels will I find in San José?

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

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What are the top things to see and do in San José?