Hotel Cultura Plaza

3.0 star property
Guests discover Costa Rican culture at their doorstep with Sabana Park just steps away and staff ready to arrange expert-led tours of local treasures

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Hotel Cultura Plaza in Carmen's heart offers a comfortable base with free in-room WiFi, an elevator, and 24/7 front desk service. The helpful staff assists with tour arrangements, making it easy to explore nearby Sabana Park and uncover authentic local experiences.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is RM302
RM341 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, and a door.

Deluxe Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a ceiling fan, and a wooden floor.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, individually decorated

Junior Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of a building.

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, individually decorated

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in San José, Hotel Cultura Plaza is in the city centre. National Theater of Costa Rica and Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Casa Amarilla and Edificio Metálico. Jade Museum and Simon Bolivar Zoo are also worth visiting. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location. Visit our San José travel guide
Map
Avenida Central, Calle 5, 25 Mt de la Plaza de la Cultura, San José, San Jose, 10104

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.
    Plaza de la Cultura
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.
    Morazan Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.
    Central Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station
    9 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spoon
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Cultura5
    2 min walk
  • Alma de Café
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cultura Plaza

  • Hotel near Sabana Park
  • Close to National Stadium of Costa Rica, Hotel Cultura Plaza has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • A lift, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
    • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
    • Luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and minibars.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Cultura Plaza pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cultura Plaza?

As of 27 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cultura Plaza on 25 Aug 2026 start from RM302, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Cultura Plaza?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cultura Plaza?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Cultura Plaza?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Cultura Plaza located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Sabana Park. Plaza de la Cultura and Morazan Park are just steps away. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 9 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Cultura Plaza Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 531 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, delicious breakfast, and friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, near shopping, dining, and museums. Friendly helpful staff. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping and museums. Helpful staff. Good cool room with hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, close to restaurants and touristic points in the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katronia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was a good stay. It's super close to a lot of San José's best spots around. They also offer excursion packages if you forgot. Breakfast was great and convenient. The room is small but very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RANDALL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this hotel if convenient location is a must. This hotel is a short walk to Plaza Culture with Teatro National and several restaurants and a nice gym you can buy a day pass to. Staff is bilingual and friendly. Food is served downstairs and very good. Eglys at the front desk is one of the most friendly people I ever had the pleasure to meet. She is always smiling and helpful. I will make this my new San Jose hotel for future visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, great staff, good breakfast. I would highly recommend staying here. Really enjoyed our stay. Felt safe and staff payed attention to our needs and they were alway helpful and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Decent price. Nice breakfast. Front desk staff always nice and helpful. AC works great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good decor, hospitable staff, great location for central San Jose
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Staff were friendly. Everything was great from check in to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was modern and clean, A nice little coffee shop with very good pastries. Very friendly and helpful staff, A+
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Hotel located in a very accessible area. Can get noisy though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to the center of SanJose
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

luz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean,close to everything walking distance. Very well kept rooms. And free breakfast for the price was a plus
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel in excellent central location. My room was clean and modern, with all the amenities I needed. The staff were also very helpful re luggage storage as and when needed. The only problem I encountered was noise from elsewhere in the hotel (which is not the hotel's fault)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaudhry

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location clean rooms good breakfeast friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Belen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in the center of the city where you can just walk around and see almost all the tourist attractions in San Jose. The hotel itself is simple, clean, and safe.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to main attractions of the city. Great location. Hotel must be newly renovated so my room and the bathroom are very nice. Breakfast is very good too. I highly recommend this hotel to other travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot downtown close to the central market, museums, and buildings to tour. I recommend finding out what is happening at the National Theater and get tickets online. It is just a few blocks away. We ended up seeing the National Symphonic Orchestra and the next night a Calypso performance. Many of the front desk staff know English. The free breakfast was tasty and easy on the tummy. I highly recommend this place. The mattress was reasonably comfortable - pretty firm, but I like a pretty firm mattress. My back didn't feel sore after sleeping all night 😀
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place in the heart of the city. Old fashion, classic luxury hotel. Very comfortable beds and pillows and breakfast was wonderful. .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Delary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and facilities. Friendly staff. We only missed to have a window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short vacation.

This is my go to hotel in central San Jose, Costa Rica. Good breakfast friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025