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

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

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

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Steve

RM653

RM738 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

RM224

RM254 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

3. 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

RM327

RM370 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A restaurant with a mural of a toucan and a sloth on a tree, a sign that reads "PURA VIDA", wicker chairs, and a guitar on the wall.

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

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

4. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.8 km from Mercado Central

Eassa

RM184

RM208 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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.

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.

5. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

La Sabana, 2.7 km from Mercado Central

Henry

RM147

RM166 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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.

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.5 km from Mercado Central

Esteban

RM499

RM564 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 couple in a hot tub with a tiled wall and a metal ladder.

7. Barceló San José

Uruca, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

lachlan

RM305

RM345 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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.

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.

8. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 1.1 km from Mercado Central

JOSE MAURICIO

RM167

RM189 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 dog lying on a tiled floor in a room with a staircase and potted plants.

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.

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 2.6 km from Mercado Central

David

RM219

RM247 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.

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.

10. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.3 km from Mercado Central

David Thomas

RM404

RM457 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

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

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.7 km from Mercado Central

Brenda

RM434

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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.

12. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 2.1 km from Mercado Central

carlos julius caesar

RM302

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 3 km from Mercado Central

Igor

RM522

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 spacious, modern lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a cityscape view, and contemporary furniture.

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

14. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

Orlando

RM725

RM819 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

15. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Mercado Central

Kemal

RM380

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 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.

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.

16. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Kathy

RM352

RM398 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Apartotel Tairona

2.8 km from Mercado Central

Miguel

RM296

RM334 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

18. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

Ronald

RM143

RM162 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

19. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Mercado Central

Yolanda

RM275

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and a visible sign for 'Four Points by Sheraton.'

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by a building with a modern design.

20. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Lazaro Garcia

RM448

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mercado Central

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Capital Hostel de Ciudad	9.4 Exceptional 74 reviews	View

Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

8/10 Good

"It’s good not great"

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was a great addition to the morning."

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

8/10 Good

"Llegamos en la noche a las 11:00 pm. Avisamos q llegábamos tarde. No sabíamos cómo entrar estuvimos como media hora esperando. Hasta que el chofer comenzó a tocar bocina. Al final apareció una señora y abrió una compuerta. Era la misma q nos atendió en el front desk. La señora estaba, no muy amigable. Parecía molesta. Fue el único incidente que podemos decir desagradable en el hotel."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean and neat, the staff was very friendly and helpful, it is an old building but well maintained, the food at the bar was good but a bit pricey, the drinks were quite expensive also, free breakfast was included and was pretty good, there was free secured underground parking but not recommended for large vehicles. This hotel/casino is a adults only spot that is guest friendly, I would definitely book this hotel again."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fabulous ✨"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable"

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"I won't go elsewhere if it's available"

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is in the heart of san Jose. The rooms were clean. All amenities worked. We had a pleasant stay. The staff was very courteous and helpful. Breakfast which is included was delicious."

Hotel Grano de Oro

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at the Grano del Oro on numerous occasions and it’s always a five stars experience. The hotel, an old Spanish mansion with gorgeous woodwork and appointments, is beautiful. The staff are incredible and helpful also. Marco and the front desk staff are great, and don’t miss Carlos at the beautiful bar. The restaurant is excellent and has added some creative touches to its menu in addition. A must stay in San Jose!"

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 when you spend time 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 make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on 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 visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Melico Salazar Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy 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 studying 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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Children's Museum

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Museum during your travels to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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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, take a look at the 130 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Presidente and Hotel Castillo.

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

Expedia has 130 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Mercado Central.

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 the natural beauty of Central Park, Morazan Park and National Park.

Hotels near Mercado Central

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Our top choices for Mercado Central hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

4. Eco Stay CR

5. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

7. Barceló San José

8. Viajero San José Hostel

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

10. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

11. Hotel Presidente

12. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

14. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

15. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

16. The Victorian Hotel CR

17. Apartotel Tairona

18. Ara Macao Inn

19. Hotel Santo Tomás

20. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

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Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

Hotel Presidente

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Santo Tomás

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel Grano de Oro

Other attractions near Mercado Central

Central Park

San Jose Cathedral

Plaza de la Cultura

National Theater of Costa Rica

Mercado Borbón

Melico Salazar Theatre

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

Children's Museum

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