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.
Hospital
4/5(67 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ciudad Cariari
Ciudad Cariari is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cariari Golf Course and Cariari Bowling Center while you're in town.
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is SAR 444 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
SAR 444
SAR 502 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (2,370 reviews)
Clean and large room, staff was nice too.
Reviewed on 23 November 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
The price is SAR 277 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
SAR 277
SAR 313 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (2,816 reviews)
Lots of pluses Minus for no elevator.
Reviewed on 21 November 2025
Barceló San José
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is SAR 493 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
SAR 493
SAR 557 total
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,784 reviews)
Great place to stay near the Airport
Reviewed on 24 November 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.
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! (714 reviews)
Rooms were cleaned and staff was helpful..
Reviewed on 9 November 2025
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! (929 reviews)
Always a wonderful stay here! Great location, rooms are comfortable and nice, breakfast is nice to start the day, and the pool is my favorite spot to hangout and relax.
Reviewed on 14 November 2025
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! (222 reviews)
everything was great, friendly dolks, clean unit, NO.HOT WATER close to airport, hotel provided transportation to airport
Reviewed on 26 November 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
4/5(115 reviews)
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
4/5(3 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
National Theater
4.5/5(313 reviews)
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.
Hacienda Alsacia
Enjoy an outing to Hacienda Alsacia during your stay in San Isidro.
Mercado Central
4/5(104 reviews)
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.
National Museum of Costa Rica
4.5/5(148 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
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
- Sabana Park
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu
- Central Park
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- Parque Viva
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- Estadio Nacional
- National Theater
- Hacienda Alsacia
- Mercado Central
- Plaza Real Cariari
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- University of Costa Rica
- Hospital Cima San José
- San Pedro Mall
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- City Mall
- Morazan Park
- Museum of Costa Rican Art
- Ojo de Agua Spa Park
- Juan Santamaría Park
- Plaza de la Cultura
- Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
- Clinica Biblica Hospital
- Pedregal Event Center
- Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
- National Park
- Palace of Sports
- Doka Estate
