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3 Mar - 4 Mar
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4 Mar - 5 Mar
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6 Mar - 8 Mar
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13 Mar - 15 Mar

Our top choices for San José 3-star hotels

Terrace/patio

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Ciudad Cariari
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,119 reviews)
"Great staff, clean rooms, little older place , good breakfast "
United States
Kerry
The price is RM399
RM451 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
3.5 star property
Alajuela
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,626 reviews)
"Great place to stay and close to the airport "
United States
Stacey
The price is RM641
RM724 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Exterior

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
Rio Segundo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Very good and clean hotel! "
United States
Tigran
The price is RM746
RM843 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Seasonal outdoor pool

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
3.0 star property
Ciudad Cariari
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (272 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location, nice breakfast."
United States
Alagappan
The price is RM497
RM562 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
Cacique
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,621 reviews)
"Great breakfast, clean comfortable room, friendly staff and convenient airport shuttl!"
United States
Amy
The price is RM742
RM839 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Exterior

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Pozos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Very nice Hotel"
United States
Jorge
The price is RM401
RM453 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
3.0 star property
Pozos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (220 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing Staff super nice Place was spotless Location is very modern and upscale "
Canada
paul
The price is RM334
RM377 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Exterior

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
3.5 star property
San Rafael
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious The breakfast was really good"
United States
Marianela
The price is RM341
RM385 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
3.0 star property
Ciudad Cariari
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice clean room and convenient shuttle to the airport."
United States
Greg
The price is RM373
RM422 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
3.5 star property
San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (891 reviews)
"Nice stay for a business trip. Staff were friendly and hospitable."
United States
Louise
The price is RM631
RM713 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Property grounds

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
3.5 star property
Uruca
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, and excellent amenities "
United States
Elena
The price is RM346
RM390 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Irazu Hotel & Studios
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose
3.5 star property
Santa Ana
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (993 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Pat
The price is RM419
RM473 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose
Restaurant

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
Cacique
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,397 reviews)
"Good room great price - good breakfast and great restaraunt for dinner next door "
United States
Brenda
Hotel Mango
Exterior

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
3.5 star property
San Rafael
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (737 reviews)
"Clean, great location and good breakfast"
United States
Kiranmayi
The price is RM597
RM675 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
3.5 star property
Sánchez
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (817 reviews)
"Hotel is kept immaculate, would definitely visit again. "
United States
Juan
The price is RM468
RM529 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Terrace/patio

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
3.5 star property
La Sabana
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (696 reviews)
"Nice rooms, over looked the stadium. Nice restaurants & running trails nearby! Great stay in Costa Rica"
United States
Nate
The price is RM528
RM597 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
Interior

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Merced
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (351 reviews)
"We had a great stay."
United States
Renu
The price is RM160
RM181 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
Front of property

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
3.0 star property
San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing helpful staff and delicious meals."
United States
Hoppy
The price is RM350
RM395 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
Lobby

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
3.5 star property
La Ribera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (474 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with several food gourmet trucks just outside. "
United States
Robert
The price is RM915
RM1,034 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
Lobby lounge

AC Hotel San Jose Escazu

AC Hotel San Jose Escazu
3.5 star property
San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (402 reviews)
"Great location, quiet, clean rooms. "
United States
Timothy
The price is RM668
RM755 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
AC Hotel San Jose Escazu
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RM456 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely room very close to the San Jose airport for our early morning flight. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the shuttle to the airport runs 24/7 which was perfect for us. Great service all the way around."
Mary 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel"
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

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What are the best 3-star hotels in San José?
Hotel El Maragato, around 0.32 kilometers northeast of downtown San José, is an Expedia guest favourite. A cafe and an espresso maker are among its conveniences. Exe San Jose Centre is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travellers. It offers a sauna and a cafe, and is approximately 0.48 kilometers northeast of the centre.
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