Top 10 Hotels Near Plaza de la Democracia in San José for 2026

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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.

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

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 Plaza de la Democracia

KATARINA

RM653

RM738 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Viajero San José Hostel

0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

JOSE MAURICIO

RM167

RM189 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

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

3. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

jeff

RM225

RM254 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 Plaza de la Democracia

Esteban

RM499

RM563 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

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

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

"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

RM331

RM375 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

6. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 0.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Eassa

RM172

RM194 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

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

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

7. Lolas Hostal

0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Barry

RM103

RM190 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

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

8. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Miguel

RM235

RM266 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Andres

RM255

RM289 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

10. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Ronald

RM143

RM162 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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 modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

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

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

David

RM412

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 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.

An open doorway to a courtyard with a tiled floor, a small table with chairs, and a variety of plants.

A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Kathy

RM320

RM362 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

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

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Sharon

RM469

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.

14. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Lazaro Garcia

RM482

RM545 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A round dining table with a variety of dishes, drinks, and a view of the sea.

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.

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

15. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Thomas

RM481

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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 three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

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

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Jose

RM271

RM306 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

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

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

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.

17. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Juanita

RM255

RM289 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A building with a sign reading "Sportsmens Lodge" and a green umbrella structure.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Andy

RM281

RM318 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A room with a bed, two recliners, a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, and a TV.

A building with the sign "HOTEL CASTILLO" indicating a hotel establishment.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a television mounted on the wall, and a seating area with chairs and a pink sofa.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long bar counter, and several chairs.

19. Hotel Castillo

Amón, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

RM371

RM419 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

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

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

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a street view, and a building with a red facade.

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

kishore

RM555

RM627 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Democracia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 326 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 880 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"Las instalaciones muy limpias, buen servicio y buen desayuno , recomendado 🙌"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel personal atento amable y cortés. Desayuno fabuloso cerca de todo. Paseo peatonal. Museos. Plaza de Mercado. Excelente"

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente"

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

10/10 Excellent

"A very good breakfast as usual."

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The hotel is located in the city center, so it’s walkable to the national theater, plaza/museum, parks, and other attractions. It’s next to a casino and feels more like an apartment building than a traditional hotel. The staff were very friendly and our room was extremely spacious. It even had a small kitchen area but there were no pots, utensils or plates whatsoever. We were under the impression that it offered a buffet breakfast but you actually ordered from the menu. Simple local foods. For the space and location, we’d consider staying here if we visit San Jose again."

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a private room. Everything as described and the location was awesome! We did wish there was a desk or a shelf so we could unpack our bags but it wasn’t too much of a hassle. Would recommend!"

Hotel Santo Tomás

8/10 Good

"The location is perfect, just a short walk to visit the Central Market, the National Theater, the plaza, and the museums. This beautiful, old hotel has excellent staff who help you enjoy the free breakfast choices, the pool, and their amazing city. The parking is secure and included. Shower grab bars and bigger towels would improve this great hotel."

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Great food and bar, rooms are a little dated but very clean."

Hotel Castillo

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great experience at this hotel. The staff and food and service was great. Safe as well."

Other attractions near Plaza de la Democracia

A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.

National Museum of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,133 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

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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)

After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza de la Democracia?

Plaza de la Democracia is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 200 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Plaza de la Democracia?

Adjacent to Plaza de la Democracia, 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 close by include Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hotel Castillo.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Plaza de la Democracia?

Expedia has 200 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Plaza de la Democracia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza de la Democracia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Plaza de la Democracia.

What can I see and do near Plaza de la Democracia?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art and La Salle Natural Science Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Morazan Park, Central Park or Sabana Park.

How can I get to Plaza de la Democracia?

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 may not be many public transport choices close to Plaza de la Democracia so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Plaza de la Democracia hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Viajero San José Hostel

3. Hotel Casa 69

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

6. Eco Stay CR

7. Lolas Hostal

8. Apartotel Tairona

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

10. Ara Macao Inn

11. Hotel Presidente

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

14. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

15. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

17. Hotel Cultura Plaza

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

19. Hotel Castillo

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

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Top Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Viajero San José Hostel

Hotel Santo Tomás

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Hotel Castillo

Other attractions near Plaza de la Democracia

National Museum of Costa Rica

Parque Espana

Jade Museum

Jacob Karpio Galería

National Park

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

National Center of Art and Culture

Casino Fiesta

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