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A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.

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

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

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, 2.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Steve

SAR 616

SAR 696 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

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

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

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

jeff

SAR 207

SAR 233 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

An indoor space with a high ceiling, metal beams, and a variety of potted plants. There are two people seated on chairs, one on a yellow chair and one on a white chair. A person is standing on a staircase.

3. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.2 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

JOSE MAURICIO

SAR 154

SAR 174 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Esteban

SAR 459

SAR 518 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

5. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 0.9 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Eassa

SAR 152

SAR 172 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

"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 359

SAR 406 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

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

7. Lolas Hostal

0.9 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Barry

SAR 87

SAR 166 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

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.

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

carlos julius caesar

SAR 264

SAR 383 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.

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

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

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Andres

SAR 235

SAR 266 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a balcony, and a tree in the foreground.

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.

10. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Kathy

SAR 301

SAR 340 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

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

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

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

David

SAR 360

SAR 407 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

12. Apartotel Tairona

1.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Miguel

SAR 272

SAR 307 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

13. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.6 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Ronald

SAR 132

SAR 149 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Sharon

SAR 431

SAR 487 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Lazaro Garcia

SAR 399

SAR 451 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A round dining table with a variety of dishes, drinks, and a view of the sea.

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Thomas

SAR 444

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

Two beds with white linens and floral-patterned bedspreads, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Jose

SAR 203

SAR 229 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

A person sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a white cup, with a view of a building with large letters in the background.

Two dark wooden doors with a green leafy wall between them.

A modern lobby with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant parrot mural.

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Juanita

SAR 199

SAR 225 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a blue armchair.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Andy

SAR 284

SAR 321 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A restaurant interior with wooden tables, chairs, and a patterned floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, a desk, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a bathtub and plants.

A hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, a chandelier, and a decorative wall with a sign.

20. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Catedral, 0.4 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Valeriia

SAR 188

SAR 213 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 886 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View

Top Museum of Contemporary Art and Design Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"Great Place Place to get in and Out of the Country . Always a pleasure to enjoy Facilities."

Costa Rica Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great restaurant and pool across the street that was part of the property. Coti (Costancia) was such a pleasure to deal with along with the other staff. Late check in and free coffee all day was a nice surprise ❤️"

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We spent 2 days and everything was wonderful. The hosts were very kind, and the hotel was easy to access. My kids and I absolutely loved it—the cleanliness, , everything was just as we expected."

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"

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a private room. Everything as described and the location was awesome! We did wish there was a desk or a shelf so we could unpack our bags but it wasn’t too much of a hassle. Would recommend!"

Otoya1907 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff, the room was very clean and had everything we needed. Perfect for a couple nights in San Jose."

Other attractions near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

A park pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a curved layout and street lamps.

Parque Espana

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

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A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.

National Museum of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,133 reviews)

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.

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National Center of Art and Culture

8.4/10 (269 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at National Center of Art and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Park

9.0/10 (1,316 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jade Museum during your trip to San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Galería Andrómeda

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Galería Andrómeda during your trip to San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Plaza de la Democracia

8.2/10 (21 reviews)

Learn about the local history of San José when you take a trip to Plaza de la Democracia. 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 Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its array of dining options and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 198 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Adjacent to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices close by include Hotel Castillo and Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels will I find near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

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What can I see and do near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of National Park, Morazan Park, and Central Park.

How can I get to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at San Jose Fercori Station or San Jose Atlantic Station. There may not be many public transit options to choose from near by Museum of Contemporary Art and Design so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Museum of Contemporary Art and Design hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Viajero San José Hostel

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Eco Stay CR

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

10. The Victorian Hotel CR

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Apartotel Tairona

13. Ara Macao Inn

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

20. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Top Museum of Contemporary Art and Design Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya1907 Hotel

Other attractions near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Parque Espana

National Museum of Costa Rica

National Center of Art and Culture

National Park

Jacob Karpio Galería

Jade Museum

Galería Andrómeda

Plaza de la Democracia

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