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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 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.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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 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 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.

2. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Eassa

RM184

RM208 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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 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.

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.6 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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

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

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.

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.9 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Esteban

RM499

RM564 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.

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.

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

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

6. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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 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.

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

7. Lolas Hostal

1.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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 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.

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

9. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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

10. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.8 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Brian

RM434

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

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

12. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.5 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Yolanda

RM275

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

13. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Ronald

RM143

RM162 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

0.7 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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 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, 2.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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

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

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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

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

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, 3.1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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.

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

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

A café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.7 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

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

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

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.2 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Andy

RM299

RM338 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.4 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

kishore

RM538

RM608 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Simon Bolivar Zoo

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
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 895 reviews	View

Top Simon Bolivar Zoo 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."

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was perfectly clean & this hotel is gorgeous! Best pool in a superb, well-established garden! We would love to come back & stay longer."

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"

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 La Amistad

8/10 Good

"The biggest issue I had was the train's horn but that is not the fault of the hotel. Everything else was fine."

Hotel Amón Real

10/10 Excellent

"It was nice a quiet and the security is perfect. Nobody can just walk in without being buzzed in."

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A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

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

Parque Espana

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

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A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.

Morazan Park

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National Center of Art and Culture

8.4/10 (269 reviews)

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8.0/10 (5 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Simon Bolivar Zoo is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its beautiful beaches and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 190 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Adjacent to Simon Bolivar Zoo, Hotel Castillo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Presidente and Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Expedia has 190 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Simon Bolivar Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Simon Bolivar Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Simon Bolivar Zoo.

What can I see and do near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art or Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Get outside and spend some time strolling around National Park, Morazan Park and Central Park.

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Our top choices for Simon Bolivar Zoo hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Eco Stay CR

3. Hotel Casa 69

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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. Hotel Santo Tomás

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. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Compare popular hotels close to Simon Bolivar Zoo

Top Simon Bolivar Zoo Hotel Reviews

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Barceló San José

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Santo Tomás

Viajero San José Hostel

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel La Amistad

Hotel Amón Real

Other attractions near Simon Bolivar Zoo

Edificio Metálico

Parque Espana

Morazan Park

Spirogyra Butterfly Garden

TEOR/éTica

Galería Andrómeda

National Center of Art and Culture

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

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