5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful, friendly city. I could totally live there.
San José
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Where to stay in San José
La California
4/5(25 area reviews)
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 Jade Museum.
Barrio Escalante
5/5(2 area reviews)
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.
La Sabana
If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Carmen
If you're spending some time in Carmen, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Asamblea Legislativa are top sights worth seeing.
Mata Redonda
If you're spending some time in Mata Redonda, National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional are top sights worth seeing.
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is SAR 514 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
SAR 514
SAR 581 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,460 reviews)
Very close to the airport but that also means the air plane takeoffs are very load.
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
The price is SAR 391 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
SAR 391
SAR 442 total
12 Jan - 13 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,013 reviews)
It was a nice place to stay for airport transfer. Staff were very accommodating.
Reviewed on 8 January 2026
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
Antiguo Restaurante El Chicotesaban San José San Jose
The price is SAR 657 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
SAR 657
SAR 742 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (563 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
East side of Costa Rica Country Club San Rafael
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (943 reviews)
The room was spacious and the staff were all very kind and helpful. The pools were well-maintained, and the breakfast was always a great start to our day.
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
300 meters north ICE building San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (728 reviews)
Not clean but big rooms
Reviewed on 8 January 2026
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
San José, Barrio Escalante. San José San José
Stay at this apartment in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
Great accommodations!
Reviewed on 19 December 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Central Park
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
National Museum of Costa Rica
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.
National Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Mercado Central
During your trip to San José, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.
Hacienda Alsacia
Enjoy an outing to Hacienda Alsacia during your stay in San Isidro.
Reviews of San José
4
Top Destination
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
The place has little charm and horrible traffic, but there is a much better chance you can find what you're looking for (from a consumer perspective) than in any other part of the country, IF you know where to look
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
safe,. very friendly people, many english speakers and helpful with my spanish, good mix of stores and especially great food, good prices. great park for walking. no major freakouts re; corona virus.great dental work@ 1/3 u.s. price!! dr bonilla.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
is a city like many others good with bad
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
A generally shabby, very noisy town with precious few architectural attractions blessed by extremely friendly people, at least if one speaks Spanish, its 1,100-metre altitude and mountain surroundings (although these are, sadly, all-but-denuded).
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
the city itself was not that great. we went to other areas away from San Jose.
Other places like San José
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- Sabana Park
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu
- Central Park
- Parque Viva
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- Plaza Real Cariari
- National Theater
- Estadio Nacional
- Museum of Costa Rican Art
- Mercado Central
- Hacienda Alsacia
- Hospital Cima San José
- University of Costa Rica
- San Pedro Mall
- City Mall
- Morazan Park
- Juan Santamaría Park
- Ojo de Agua Spa Park
- Clinica Biblica Hospital
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
- Jade Museum
- City Place Santa Ana
- Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
- Plaza de la Cultura
- Doka Estate
- Pedregal Event Center
