What's it like in San José?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in San José's San José neighbourhood.

How many hotels can I expect to find in San José?

When you want to find places to stay in San José, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in San José.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San José, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in San José.

What are the top things to see and do in San José?

A few places to visit in the area around San José include Central Market Alajuela, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as Alajuela Cathedral or City Mall.

Top 10 San José Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in San José, San José

1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel cot, rollaway beds

"Relaxing, quiet and beautiful views and the food was pricey but good."

RM673 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

"Great location and plentiful breakfast "

RM580 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

"Convenient to airport"

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

"Wonderful hotel! "

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

"Excellent property, would stay there again. "

RM505 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

"Excelente breakfast and location"

RM568 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

"Excellent location and comfortable rooms. Great service from the employees "

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

"love this place and staff, very clean and friendly."

RM630 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

"Beautiful place and breakfast was delicious. "

RM358 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

"Very good hotel. Good staff. Restaurant very good. Nice garden area."

RM304 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

"The hotel itself is nice, San Jose had a few very nice museums but didn't have a ton to do that was truly unique… very westernized sadly."

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

"Great staff and service"

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

"Nice place to stay "

RM451 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

"Great place to stay for a rest before moving to other areas "

RM584 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

"Very nice place."

RM562 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

"Beds were comfortable. Very clean"

RM371 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

"Great location "

RM247 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

"Excellent hotel conveniently located near the airport."

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

"Great staff and good breakfast "

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Daily full breakfast (USD 19 per person)

"Amazing stay! Cozy, quaint & great food!! "

RM781 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Where to stay in San José

Find the best San José areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

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San Jose featuring forests and mountains

Hospital

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Ciudad Cariari

Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.

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