What's it like in Barrio Escalante?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in San José's Barrio Escalante neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Centro Cultural de España as part of your Barrio Escalante travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Barrio Escalante?

For your stay in Barrio Escalante, BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Barrio Escalante area?

If you're searching for places to stay in San José, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 22 Barrio Escalante hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Barrio Escalante, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Barrio Escalante.

What is there to do in this San José neighbourhood?

Centro Cultural de España is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Barrio Escalante. When you're sightseeing in San José, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Barrio Escalante Hotels of 2026

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

1. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante

carlos julius caesar

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall, and a wooden floor.

2. Luca

Barrio Escalante

RM129 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

3. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.7 km from Barrio Escalante

jeff

RM254 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 1.2 km from Barrio Escalante

"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

RM442 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

5. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

0.9 km from Barrio Escalante

Andy

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.

6. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen, 1.3 km from Barrio Escalante

Anastasia

RM470 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

7. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 1.3 km from Barrio Escalante

David

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

8. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Catedral, 1.1 km from Barrio Escalante

Valeriia

RM237 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 1.3 km from Barrio Escalante

Andres

RM289 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

10. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral, 0.8 km from Barrio Escalante

louis

RM107 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

11. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 1.3 km from Barrio Escalante

kishore

RM627 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

12. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.6 km from Barrio Escalante

Sharon

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a starry night sky.

13. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen, 1.5 km from Barrio Escalante

Kyle

RM306 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

14. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 1.5 km from Barrio Escalante

Esteban

RM568 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.

15. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen, 1.3 km from Barrio Escalante

cielo

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

16. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 1.4 km from Barrio Escalante

Juanita

RM306 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

17. Hotel Amón Real

Amón, 1.4 km from Barrio Escalante

Lance

RM233 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern interior with a staircase, black wicker furniture, and a stone wall.

18. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Merced, 2.5 km from Barrio Escalante

Carlos Manuel

RM218 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.

19. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

5.8 km from Barrio Escalante

Jorge Andres

RM641 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden.

20. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

5.1 km from Barrio Escalante

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Where to stay in Barrio Escalante

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A panoramic view of a city with a prominent stadium, dense residential areas, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

La California

Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater of Costa Rica.

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A cityscape with a prominent bridge, high-rise buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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A multi-story building with a prominent vertical sign and a curved entrance.

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture.

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A busy urban street with a large historic building with a green roof and columns.

Merced

If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Barrio Escalante Hotel Reviews

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

8/10 Good

"Excellent staff service and friendly. The grounds were well maintained and luxurious. The executive lounge being open 24 hours a day was also a great amenity for an extra fee. I found blonde hairs on my room floor and was awarded a deep room clean and a $100 credit after I requested it. The Mercedes-Benz airport shuttle was a good service that was complimentary. There are bathrooms throughout the property and there are even parakeets flying around and present on the property. The bed is comfortable and the room was well furnished, as well as the shower, which was large and easy to use."

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

8/10 Good

"When I made my reservation I noted that I would be arriving late so that the shuttle driver would look for me. I had traveled for about 14 hours and was exhausted. I waited about 50 minutes before calling the hotel, all while watching other shuttles come and go 3-4 times. So for the unreliability of the shuttle service Id give this hotel a 1. But the staff was great, the room and hotel were very clean and I was impressed by the breakfast, that’s why I give them 4 stars."

Hotels in Barrio Escalante, San José

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Our top choices for Barrio Escalante hotels

1. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

2. Luca

3. Hotel Casa 69

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

5. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

6. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

7. Hotel Presidente

8. Hotel Fleur De Lys

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

10. Costa Rica Guesthouse

11. Taormina Hotel and Casino

12. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

13. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

14. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

15. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

16. Hotel Cultura Plaza

17. Hotel Amón Real

18. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

19. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

20. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Where to stay in Barrio Escalante

La California

La Sabana

Hospital

Carmen

Merced

Top Barrio Escalante Hotel Reviews

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

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