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A pool with a stone waterfall feature surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden ceiling, a bed, a chair, and a desk with a chair.

A banquet hall with a long table set for a formal event, surrounded by stone walls and large windows.

A covered outdoor pathway with a tiled floor, surrounded by greenery and a metal roof structure.

1. Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort

1 km from Universidad Nacional

scott

SAR 224

SAR 253 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a view of mountains.

A spacious lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a city view, and modern furniture.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, featuring amenities such as a restaurant, pharmacy, and convenience store.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves. There are bar stools and a counter with a green tiled backsplash.

2. Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

5.7 km from Universidad Nacional

sergey

SAR 399

SAR 451 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.

A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.

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.

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

5.5 km from Universidad Nacional

Evarista F

SAR 318

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

4. Barceló San José

6 km from Universidad Nacional

lachlan

SAR 281

SAR 317 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options.

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and shelves with bottles and decorative items.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A modern lobby with a large window, a vertical plant wall, and a seating area with a lamp.

5. Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

7.6 km from Universidad Nacional

Melissa

SAR 412

SAR 466 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

5.6 km from Universidad Nacional

Lavasha

SAR 411

SAR 465 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Hotel Santo Tomás

7.9 km from Universidad Nacional

Yolanda

SAR 225

SAR 254 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a colorful mural, a seating area, and lush green plants.

A buffet area with various food items, a refrigerated display, and a view of tropical plants through large windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a thatched gazebo.

A lobby with a chandelier, stone walls, and a reception desk.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

5.7 km from Universidad Nacional

Claudia

SAR 411

SAR 465 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden.

A nighttime garden with a paved walkway, illuminated by street lamps, surrounded by lush greenery and a red bench.

A spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, potted plants, and a brick wall.

A staircase with a brick wall on one side and a white wall on the other, leading to a room with a bed and a window.

9. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

4.1 km from Universidad Nacional

Ernest

SAR 606

SAR 685 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a staircase leading to a second floor.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, arched doorways, and a view of the city at night.

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, comfortable seating, a television, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, and arched doorways leading to other rooms.

10. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

7.1 km from Universidad Nacional

KRISTIAN

SAR 604

SAR 683 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious living area with a red sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase with a wrought iron railing.

A spacious room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a kitchen area, and a view of a pool.

A spacious living area with a large window, a dining table, and comfortable seating.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

11. Hotel Casa Roland San José

6.2 km from Universidad Nacional

Brent

SAR 239

SAR 270 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A pool area with sun loungers and a bar.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with multiple shelves of bottles, and three bar stools.

A rooftop lounge with wicker furniture, a central table, and a view of the city at dusk.

12. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

7.1 km from Universidad Nacional

Jean Pierre

SAR 570

SAR 645 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with a stone edge and a small waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and a checkered pathway.

A large, multi-story house with a spacious patio area, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A golf course with a pond, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

13. Alameda Cariari

6.1 km from Universidad Nacional

Linda

SAR 212

SAR 316 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A spacious atrium with a modern staircase, multiple seating areas, and a high ceiling.

A spacious indoor courtyard with multiple seating areas, large windows, and potted plants.

A restaurant interior with wooden partitions, a bar area, and a tiled floor.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a gravel path, various plants, and indoor lighting.

14. Isla Verde Hotel

6.5 km from Universidad Nacional

Tej

SAR 309

SAR 349 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 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.

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

15. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

5.8 km from Universidad Nacional

Nidia

SAR 274

SAR 310 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a chandelier.

A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a small front yard.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a staircase.

16. Casa Familiar la Tortuga

3.9 km from Universidad Nacional

ELMER

SAR 220

SAR 248 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifebuoy, and lounge chairs.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, large windows with a city view, and hanging lamps.

A modern interior with seating arrangements, a decorative wall, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a green wall feature, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

17. Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

7.6 km from Universidad Nacional

Charito Lutgarda

SAR 537

SAR 607 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.

18. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

6.5 km from Universidad Nacional

David Thomas

SAR 372

SAR 420 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

7.1 km from Universidad Nacional

Kemal

SAR 349

SAR 394 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a microwave. There is a brown sofa and a potted plant in the living area.

A hallway with a black door, a small potted plant, and a doormat.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a potted plant.

20. Hotel Boutique CasAguacate

7 km from Universidad Nacional

william

SAR 249

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Universidad Nacional

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort	8.2 Very good 104 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center	10.0 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica	8.4 Very good 3,465 reviews	View
Barceló San José	9.0 Wonderful 2,164 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú	9.4 Exceptional 511 reviews	View

Top Universidad Nacional Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful!!! Huge comfortable room, great AC, free shuttle service, Best chicken fettuccine outside of Italy. 5 stars to the chef. Super helpful staff."

Barceló San José

8/10 Good

"This is an older hotel so don't expect a modern place. It is well kept and has its charm but somethings should be updated such as their computer system and carpets should be changed for hygiene reasons. The check in was extremely slow. There was virtually only one person checking in people, there was 2 people in front of me and it took over 25 minutes and I waited 2 hours for the room."

Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

8/10 Good

"The rooms were very clean and comfortable. I believe the rooms were new or recently renovated. My only concerns is the water pressure was on the rather low side and the elevators were problematic. The staff were fantastic at every level. The food in the restaurant was average. Overall I would recommend this stay simply due to the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms."

Nebulae Boutique Stay

8/10 Good

"Hola me gustó el lugar es súper lindo estéticamente Lo que no me gustó fue que el personal de limpieza entraba y salía a cada rato no sé a hacer que sin dejarnos privacidad!"

Apartment in Heredia, Costa Rica

8/10 Good

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Cozy Centrally located Condo w/ Mountain view, Pool, & Gym

10/10 Excellent

"JuanCarlos was a terrific host and quickly provided all the details we needed. It was very clean and had great decor. We traveled with pets and it had a well lit and clean dog park. Great views and very close to stores and restaurants"

Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This place was perfect for our little getaway. The location over looks Playa Blanca and is just a few minutes walk to the beach. The view of the beach is spectacular. I would stay there again."

Valley Views Apartment - Uncomparable Views of San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"This apartment was perfect! Amazing views and it’s in a great location. The pool and tennis courts were really nice extras. Communication with the host was easy and very professional and helpful. We would love to stay here again!"

Boutique in Heredia (Cerca de Todo - Close to everything)

8/10 Good

"Nice room with lots of storage around the bed. Complete kitchenette and laundry room with cute washer. Bathroom is decent. Close to everything as advertised. A bit noisy some nights but otherwise great little place. Not for the picky traveler. Definitely comfortable little apartment."

Other attractions near Universidad Nacional

Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción

After visiting Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Heredia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Casa de la Cultura

Enjoy an outing to Casa de la Cultura during your stay in Heredia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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El Fortín

Learn about the local history of Heredia when you spend time at El Fortín. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Heredia Central Park

Explore the great outdoors at Heredia Central Park, a lovely green space in Heredia. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its churches.

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Palace of Sports

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Catch an event at Palace of Sports during your trip to Heredia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Walk of Flowers Mall

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

During your trip to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Walk of Flowers Mall. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Cafe Britt Coffee Farm

9.0/10 (20 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Cafe Britt Coffee Farm during your stay in Mercedes. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Oxígeno Human Playground

9.4/10 (10 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Oxígeno Human Playground during your visit to San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Universidad Nacional?

Universidad Nacional is located in a welcoming area of San José known for its array of dining options and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Universidad Nacional?

Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Universidad Nacional. Other good choices within a few miles include Barceló San José and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Universidad Nacional?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Universidad Nacional.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Universidad Nacional, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Universidad Nacional.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Universidad Nacional?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Universidad Nacional, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Universidad Nacional?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Costa Rican Art, Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle, or La Salle Natural Science Museum. Enjoy the outdoors at Sabana Park, Morazan Park, or Heredia Central Park. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Casa de la Cultura, Cafe Britt Coffee Farm, and Amusement Park San Jose.

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Our top choices for Universidad Nacional hotels

1. Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort

2. Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

4. Barceló San José

5. Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

7. Hotel Santo Tomás

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

9. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

10. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

11. Hotel Casa Roland San José

12. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

13. Alameda Cariari

14. Isla Verde Hotel

15. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

16. Casa Familiar la Tortuga

17. Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

18. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

19. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

20. Hotel Boutique CasAguacate

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Top Universidad Nacional Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Barceló San José

Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

Nebulae Boutique Stay

Apartment in Heredia, Costa Rica

Cozy Centrally located Condo w/ Mountain view, Pool, & Gym

Hotel Boutique Cibeles Resort

Valley Views Apartment - Uncomparable Views of San Jose

Boutique in Heredia (Cerca de Todo - Close to everything)

Other attractions near Universidad Nacional

Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción

Casa de la Cultura

El Fortín

Heredia Central Park

Palace of Sports

Walk of Flowers Mall

Cafe Britt Coffee Farm

Oxígeno Human Playground

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