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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 spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

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, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Steve

SAR 529

SAR 598 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.

A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

jeff

SAR 207

SAR 233 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

3. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.5 km from Mercado Central

Esteban

SAR 459

SAR 518 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

4. Viajero San José Hostel

1.1 km from Mercado Central

JOSE MAURICIO

SAR 132

SAR 149 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.8 km from Mercado Central

"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 357

SAR 403 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

A hallway with a wooden floor and white walls with text. There is a red door at the end of the hallway.

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a brick exterior, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden bench with cushions, a blue chair, a red knitted pouf, and a white table with a small plant.

6. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

La Sabana, 2.7 km from Mercado Central

Henry

SAR 122

SAR 138 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.

A modern office space with cubicles, a large chalkboard with colorful drawings, and a wooden ceiling.

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with two wicker chairs, a glass table with magazines, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a circular mirror and artwork.

7. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.8 km from Mercado Central

Eassa

SAR 141

SAR 159 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.3 km from Mercado Central

Kumail

SAR 341

SAR 385 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table, and chairs.

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub and lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

9. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 2.1 km from Mercado Central

carlos julius caesar

SAR 264

SAR 383 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 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 narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

10. Lolas Hostal

1 km from Mercado Central

Barry

SAR 92

SAR 172 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

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

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.7 km from Mercado Central

David

SAR 356

SAR 403 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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.

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

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

12. Barceló San José

Uruca, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

Enrique

SAR 352

SAR 398 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern house with a garden featuring a pond, stepping stones, and various plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fan, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

A view through a window of a building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a tall white building with a yellow accent in the background.

A dog lying on a tiled floor in a room with a staircase and potted plants.

13. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 2.6 km from Mercado Central

June

SAR 201

SAR 228 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 3 km from Mercado Central

Chandler

SAR 428

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

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

15. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Mercado Central

Andres

SAR 235

SAR 266 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 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 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.

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

16. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Kathy

SAR 294

SAR 333 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

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

A wooden staircase with a white wall and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

17. Apartotel Tairona

2.8 km from Mercado Central

Miguel

SAR 216

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.

A modern balcony with a glass railing, offering a view of a cityscape and green park.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

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

18. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

GUSTAVO

SAR 722

SAR 816 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

19. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

Ronald

SAR 132

SAR 149 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

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.

20. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Mercado Central

Sharon

SAR 431

SAR 487 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mercado Central

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 885 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Perfecto lugar."

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bello el hotel, como clásico, con el bar azotea 7 con una vista espectacular. El personal se pasa de amable. Maravilla stadia."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The restaurant was awesome!!!! The food was magnificent!!!!"

Hotel Cultura Plaza

8/10 Good

"Top lugar"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bien lugar, bien céntrico lo que nos permitió movernos con mucha facilidad"

Hotel Grano de Oro

10/10 Excellent

"Cute hotel and great restaurant."

Modern apartment in the Heart of San Jose!

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room in city. Lovely host."

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The hotel is located in the city center, so it’s walkable to the national theater, plaza/museum, parks, and other attractions. It’s next to a casino and feels more like an apartment building than a traditional hotel. The staff were very friendly and our room was extremely spacious. It even had a small kitchen area but there were no pots, utensils or plates whatsoever. We were under the impression that it offered a buffet breakfast but you actually ordered from the menu. Simple local foods. For the space and location, we’d consider staying here if we visit San Jose again."

2Bed/1Bath Apartment with Patio in San Jose Center!

10/10 Excellent

"Una habitación muy cómoda y céntrica. 100% recomendado."

Other attractions near Mercado Central

A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.

Central Park

8.8/10 (1,177 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.

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A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.

San Jose Cathedral

8.8/10 (774 reviews)

After visiting San Jose Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

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A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.

Plaza de la Cultura

8.6/10 (608 reviews)

Find out about the history of San José with a stop at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

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An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.

National Theater of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,207 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Mercado Borbón

You can learn about the history of San José when you stop by Mercado Borbón. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Precolumbian Gold Museum

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Precolumbian Gold Museum during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Melico Salazar Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Melico Salazar Theatre during your stay in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Pre-Colombian Gold Museum in San José. 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 Mercado Central?

Mercado Central is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 130 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Mercado Central?

Adjacent to Mercado Central, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices close by include Hotel Presidente and Urban Green Hotel & Suites.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Mercado Central?

Expedia has 130 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mercado Central.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Mercado Central.

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

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Mercado Central, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Mercado Central?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, or Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Central Park, Morazan Park, and National Park.

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Our top choices for Mercado Central hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Viajero San José Hostel

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

6. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

7. Eco Stay CR

8. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

9. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

10. Lolas Hostal

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Barceló San José

13. Casa Jardin Del Mango

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

15. Hotel Santo Tomás

16. The Victorian Hotel CR

17. Apartotel Tairona

18. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

19. Ara Macao Inn

20. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

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Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Presidente

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel Grano de Oro

Modern apartment in the Heart of San Jose!

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

2Bed/1Bath Apartment with Patio in San Jose Center!

Other attractions near Mercado Central

Central Park

San Jose Cathedral

Plaza de la Cultura

National Theater of Costa Rica

Mercado Borbón

Precolumbian Gold Museum

Melico Salazar Theatre

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

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