Top 10 Hotels Near National Museum of Costa Rica in San José for 2026

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A hotel lobby with wooden paneling, a patterned rug, and tables set for dining.

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.

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 National Museum of Costa Rica

Steve

RM653

RM738 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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.

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.

2. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 0.7 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Eassa

RM184

RM208 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.5 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

jeff

RM224

RM254 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.6 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Esteban

RM499

RM564 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

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

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.

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.4 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

"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

RM346

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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.

A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

6. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.5 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

JOSE MAURICIO

RM167

RM189 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

7. Lolas Hostal

0.7 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Barry

RM103

RM190 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

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

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.1 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

carlos julius caesar

RM361

RM500 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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.

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.

9. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.3 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Kathy

RM351

RM397 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Miguel

RM296

RM334 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Brian

RM434

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

12. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.5 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Ronald

RM143

RM162 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 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.

13. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.7 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Yolanda

RM275

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

1.3 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Kemal

RM472

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

A dining area with a round table, cushioned chairs, and a decorative floral arrangement.

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.2 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Lazaro Garcia

RM447

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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.

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3.1 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Thomas

RM543

RM614 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 National Museum of Costa Rica

Jose

RM235

RM265 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.

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

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.

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Juanita

RM271

RM306 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A room with a large bathtub, two chairs, a round table, and a painting on the wall.

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

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, 0.6 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Andy

RM299

RM338 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-story building with a green facade and colorful murals.

A casino with slot machines, a roulette table, and a large screen displaying a game.

A bar with a grid ceiling, hanging lights, and a large screen displaying a promotional advertisement.

A restaurant with a mural of a coastal town, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.8 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

kishore

RM538

RM608 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to National Museum of Costa Rica

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 895 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top National Museum of Costa Rica Hotel Reviews

Taormina Hotel and Casino

8/10 Good

"This is a hotel for single men. Period! Lots of availible options. I'll leave it at that."

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

10/10 Excellent

"Buena y céntrica"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful"

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"All good and happy"

Hotel Colonial

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and courteous."

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hostel, loved the large patio! First time staying at a Viejero. Would stay again for sure. Fun activities available too! Maverick was helpful with my questions and brought great energy to the place! The mattress was not the most comfy but for one night only it was good enough!"

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."

Hotel Fleur De Lys

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is a home away from home for us. It is a great location to walk around downtown San Jose and visit the National museum and National theater, shops, and some wonderful restaurants. The hotel has unique rooms and a rich history related to coffee in Costa Rica. The staff is kind and always very helpful. The rooms are always clean, and it is nice to enjoy the breakfast in the morning."

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay. The only issue was that there's a train outside that's very loud but that's out of the staff's control."

Other attractions near National Museum of Costa Rica

Plaza de la Democracia

8.2/10 (21 reviews)

Learn about the local history of San José with a stop at Plaza de la Democracia. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Museum during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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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Casino Fiesta

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Fiesta during your time in San José?

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Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can learn about the history of San José when you stop by Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Museum of Costa Rica?

National Museum of Costa Rica is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its array of dining options and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 201 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near National Museum of Costa Rica?

Adjacent to National Museum of Costa Rica, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hotel Castillo.

How many hotels will I be able to find near National Museum of Costa Rica?

Expedia has 201 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from National Museum of Costa Rica.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Museum of Costa Rica, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to National Museum of Costa Rica.

What can I see and do near National Museum of Costa Rica?

Study the collections at Museum of Costa Rican Art, Pre-Colombian Gold Museum or Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at National Park, Morazan Park or Central Park.

How can I get to National Museum of Costa Rica?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stations to Catedral. There might not be many public transport options close to National Museum of Costa Rica so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for National Museum of Costa Rica hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Eco Stay CR

3. Hotel Casa 69

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

6. Viajero San José Hostel

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. The Victorian Hotel CR

10. Apartotel Tairona

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Ara Macao Inn

13. Hotel Santo Tomás

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. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Compare popular hotels close to National Museum of Costa Rica

Top National Museum of Costa Rica Hotel Reviews

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Colonial

Viajero San José Hostel

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel Fleur De Lys

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Other attractions near National Museum of Costa Rica

Plaza de la Democracia

Jade Museum

Jacob Karpio Galería

National Park

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

National Center of Art and Culture

Casino Fiesta

Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica

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