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Wyndham San Jose Herradura, hotel in San José

On the outskirts of San José, just a 10 minutes' drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport, Wyndham San Jose Herradura offers 3 outdoor pools and a casino.

Our room was very cold , did not have a good night sleep
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
2,514 reviews
Price from£73.13per night
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson, hotel in San José

This property is located only 1640 feet from Parque Metropolitano La Sabana Park in central San José. It offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness center.

Wonderful staff. Breakfast very good. Easy off-street parking, easy location for Uber and taxi service. Air conditioning and window seals good (needed if a volcano is spewing ash). Easy (daytime) walk to Paseo colon, a main activity area).
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
2,452 reviews
Price from£92.82per night
Selina San Jose, hotel in San José

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Selina San José offers pet-friendly accommodations in San José. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant & Bar.

the staff is amazing, I got sick and they were very caring and supportive!!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,730 reviews
Price from£44.04per night
Studio Hotel Boutique, hotel in San José

Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley.

Large modern spacious rooms. Very comfortable mattress. Breakfast was nice.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,859 reviews
Price from£83.82per night
Hotel Colonial, hotel in San José

Featuring neo-colonial architecture, a terrace, garden and swimming pool, Hotel Colonial is located 1969 feet from San José main square and 5 minutes’ walk from the National Museum.

Staff were excellent. Very helpful with requests and inquiries. Very good breakfast included. The location was good, and within walking distance of the museums.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
1,589 reviews
Price from£61.76per night
Posada el Quijote, hotel in San José

Posada el Quijote is located in San José and housed in a colonial-style building. It has a spacious garden, free Wi-Fi access and a snack bar.

View, food, and staff were above and beyond!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,221 reviews
Price from£59.20per night
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica, hotel in San José

This modern hotel near Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose features a casino, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness center. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool.

Everything was fine there.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,263 reviews
Price from£142.51per night
Hotel Presidente, hotel in San José

Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center is located in the heart of San José and 328 feet from Costa Rica’s National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura. It offers free daily breakfast and free WiFi access....

Beautiful hotel with friendly helpful staff. The location is excellent as close to museums and other attractions. Rooftop restaurant is lovely but make reservations in advance.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
699 reviews
Price from£88.80per night
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse, hotel in San José

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse is located in the San Antonio de Belen countryside. Features include a health club, tennis court, and a steakhouse restaurant as well as free WiFi.

The restaurant on site was nice! We enjoyed playing pool.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
1,231 reviews
Price from£63.61per night
Irazú Hotel & Studios, hotel in San José

Located 5 minutes’ drive from central San Jose, this comfortable hotel offers free buffet breakfast and an outdoor pool. Juan Santamaria International Airport is just 11 mi away.

Golds Gym free Access Breakfast Nice rooms Pool
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
534 reviews
Price from£86.04per night
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San José's best hotels with breakfast

  • Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,232 reviews

    Located in the heart of San José, surrounded by national museums, plazas and walking boulevards, the venue is within walking distance to the main cultural and tourist attractions.

    Location, friendly staff, comfortable, breakfast, bed

  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,680 reviews

    Featuring 2 luxurious outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a gift shop, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and 4 well-appointed meeting rooms to host events, receptions and weddings in San Jose.

    Great staff, lovely room everything was very good!!

  • Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,927 reviews

    This stylish hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a conference center. Each spacious room includes free Wi-Fi.

    very lovely staff Ernesto was particularly helpful

  • Studio Hotel Boutique
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,859 reviews

    Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley.

    Stylish, tastefully updated, comfortable and clean.

  • Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana, an IHG Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,104 reviews

    Welcome to the Central America Paradise, Costa Rica. Pura vida! Upon arrival to the Juan Santamaria International Airport, just 20 minutes away, you will find our hotel ready to welcome you,...

    I got a free bottle of water as I'm a IHG member

  • Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,238 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden and luxurious facilities, Doubletree offers a casino and a beauty salon in Costa Rica.

    just perfect, especially during the holidays fantastic staff

  • AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 395 reviews

    Located in San José, 22 miles from Poas National Park, AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    The hotel was very clean and had very good facilities

  • Hilton San Jose La Sabana
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 705 reviews

    Located in San José, Hilton San Jose La Sabana offers 4-star accommodations with a terrace and a bar.

    Amazing service, comfortable rooms, tasty breakfast

Budget hotels in San José

  • City Express by Marriott San José Costa Rica
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,231 reviews

    Just a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport, the City Express San José Aeropuerto offers free private parking and a gym. The functional modern rooms include free Wi-Fi.

    the staff was amazing and the breakfast was delicious

  • Hotel Casa Roland San Jose
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,199 reviews

    Just a 5-minute drive from Tobías Bolaños Airport, Hotel Hotel Casa Roland San Joseoffers a modern gym, a business and conference center and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Quiet location, great staff and very nice breakfast.

  • Fleur de Lys
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,787 reviews

    In central San José, Fleur de Lys offers individually decorated rooms in a Victorian mansion. It features an attractive terrace, gardens and a restaurant.

    A more traditional atmosphere with nice furnishings

  • Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,190 reviews

    Offering a casino, gym and free WiFi zone, this modern Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is located opposite España Park and the Modern Art Museum.

    clean, big room, good breakfast, comfortable parking

  • Hotel Palma Real
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,118 reviews

    Hotel Palma Real is set in San José, 1312 feet from La Sabana Park, home to the Costa Rica National Stadium. The hotel offers a gym, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

    Rooms were very clean and comfy. Great breakfast.

  • Barceló San José
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,530 reviews

    This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 1.9 mi from the city center.

    nice personal fantastic garden good service good food

  • El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,231 reviews

    El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse is located in the San Antonio de Belen countryside. Features include a health club, tennis court, and a steakhouse restaurant as well as free WiFi.

    Very nice hotel, great restaurant, fantastic price!

  • Soy Local San José
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 507 reviews

    Soy Local San José features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in San José. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar.

    The staff is amazing, the hotel very clean. I loved the breakfast

Hotels located in the center of San José

  • Cabaña Anturios
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 10 reviews

    Located in San José, 13 miles from Cerro de la Muerte, Cabaña Anturios provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Guests can use a bar.

    Lugar idílico, la cabaña muy limpia y nueva. Ducha y cama muy grandes! Vistas espectaculares! Repetiríamos seguro.

  • Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 205 reviews

    Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel offers direct access to Cariari Golf Course and transportation to Juan Santamaría International Airport, which is 3.1 mi away.

    Friendly and helpful stuff. Good A/C and close to the airport.

  • La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,024 reviews

    Apartotel La Sabana is located 0.9 mi from central San José and offers self-catering accommodations with free WiFi access, breakfast included with the rate and an outdoor pool.

    Staff is great, Food was very good, Room perfectly clean

  • Isla Verde Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 843 reviews

    This luxurious hotel is in the heart of San Jose and features an on-site restaurant.

    Breakfast is always good and staff always courteous!

  • Soluxe el sesteo
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 12 reviews

    Located in San José, 29 miles from Poas National Park, Soluxe el sesteo has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

  • Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 481 reviews

    Located in central San José, just 984 feet from La Sabana Park, Hotel Suites Cristina offers its guests fully appointed accommodations with free WiFi access and daily cleaning services.

    very central and great breakfast and comfortable beds

  • Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana, Costa Rica
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 941 reviews

    Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana, Costa Rica offers accommodations in central San José just across the street from the National Stadium. All rooms include a flat-screen TV.

    very clean and neat! amazing view and the staff was so friendly

  • Hotel Plaza Real Suites & Apartments San Jose
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 296 reviews

    A 5-minute drive from the center of San José, this hotel offers stunning volcano views "from the cafeteria" and full leisure facilities.

    Everyone at the hotel was very friendly and helpful

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What Guests Said About San José:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    I didn’t really like anything.

    I didn’t really like anything. The front desk made me carry my bag up 4 flights of stairs. The room was so hot when I got inside. There was no coffee in the rooms at all and I asked multiple time for it. The shower was also clogged.
    Kelly
    United States of America
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    San Jose as city is not too much to believe as other cities...

    San Jose as city is not too much to believe as other cities and is a crowded city We stayed at the outside skirts of San Jose where you have more nature, mountains/scenery and less city life and visited the city several times.
    Bjorn
    Curaçao
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    If you like a big city, San Jose is great.

    If you like a big city, San Jose is great. We live in southern Costa Rica and only go to San Jose for doctor visits and shopping. It's best to take a taxi or Uber in San Jose. The traffic is crazy. Be sure to use the WAZE app instead of Google for driving around. It stays more up to date.
    Gary
    Costa Rica
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I did a tour for the first two weeks of the volcano area,...

    I did a tour for the first two weeks of the volcano area, rain forest, Caribbean, and then the Pacific side of the island. During the tour, we also ziplined, rode horseback, white water rafting, soaked in hot springs, and hiked the rain forest and volcano areas. When the tour ended I stayed for another 10 days in downtown San Jose and did day trips out of the apartment. People are family-oriented, friendly, and supportive. You can drink the water and use US electric devices. Go, you will love it.
    Florence
    United States of America
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    We stayed here on our last night but wished we hadn't.

    We stayed here on our last night but wished we hadn't. The hotel was good but there was nothing special about the city and we would have preferred to be back in Alajuela where we stayed on the first night. There was much less traffic there and lots of different birds in the trees. The park in San Jose only had grackles.
    Elizabeth
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    There is plenty to do in San Jose and the surrounding area.

    There is plenty to do in San Jose and the surrounding area. Three places to recommend: the Jade Museum, the Post Office Museum and Lankester Botanical Garden on the road to Paraiso. The Jade Museum is a revelation - it is in a new building and has a wonderful exhibition about the Pre-Colombian inhabitants of Central America. Don't be put off by its title - it is not a museum of dusty cabinets full of jade objects. Just to the right of the entrance to the Central Post Office is a museum with displays of various themes - space, calypso, biodiversity - illustrated with stamps from all over the world. The Lankester Gardens is a gem. It's a centre for the study of orchids so visit at the right time of year, e.g. March, when many are in flower. The gardens are beautifully laid out and very well cared for.
    Richard
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in San José

  • From £92.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,774 reviews
    The rooms are HUGE! Comfortable beds and everything super clean. Located in downtown San Jose within walking distance to local museums, shopping strips and central market square. Hotel is located next to a casino that has great food at reasonable prices. Upon checking in, we received tokens for complementary drinks at the casino bar. Breakfast was good. Front desk staff went above and beyond to help us schedule our Covid test on a Sunday. Our room had a microwave, mini fridge, coffeemaker and even a stove top.
    Janett
    United States of America
  • From £84.29 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,190 reviews
    Most likely the best value in San Jose. It’s a motel that is run like a 4 star hotel. The staff really are top notch and you get a made to order breakfast every day. Good place for business, solo travelers, as well as groups. Super location and the casino is on the same lot so you have gambling and dinner right there at the place. Probably my favorite place to stay in the downtown area of San Jose. Gym is small but you can get a good workout and the equipment is in decent shape. No super annoying Covid rules.
    Sean
    Vietnam
  • From £44.60 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,631 reviews
    This is a lovely authentic old colonial family house converted to a hotel..It's excellent value for money. The staff & owner are very friendly & go out of their way for their clients.The breakfast is light & very nice. The hotel is very close to lots of lovely outdoor restaurants & coffee shops in Escalante, one of the best areas in downtown San Jose, so it's worth checking out. All in all, this hotel is excellent value & we will certainly book it again upon our return.
    Anthony
    United Kingdom
  • From £32.11 per night
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 367 reviews
    "Hotel" Coto is the brothel used by local prostitutes .I did not know that at the time of booking. Every time I am in San Jose , Costa Rica I stay in Hotel El Maragato , but they been totally booked at the time of booking. The price was 58 US dollars I paid 60 and they wanted 2 dollars more ., that in colones would over 1..160 colones. Why three women yelling and screaming took from me over 6 thousand colones I really do not know. Place has 90 procent bad reviews.
    Peter
    United States of America
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,024 reviews
    Very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfasts. Clean room and comfy bed. Great cooling off in courtyard pool. Located near Park and free gallery of Costa Rica art which was really interesting. Away from the busy centre of San Jose but walk there in 30mins. Close to some good restaurants. Taxi to airport around 25 minutes. Taxi to main Tracopa bus station about 10 minutes. Staff organised taxi for us and it arrived with in minutes. High recommend hotel.
    Nick
    United Kingdom
  • From £57.62 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,787 reviews
    the place is very nice and cosy. the people who work here are so friendly and helpful. rooms are clean, bed is comfortable. all good. its also in i would say kind of a safer area of san jose, and its easy to walk to nice restaurants and shops. they have such a nice outdoor sitting area and also the decoration of the hotel is so amazing. i did sleep very well.
    alexandra
    Germany
  • From £62.44 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 947 reviews
    we booked the hotel at the start and end of our travels and for that, it was perfect. It gave us a good opportunity to just arrive in Costa Rica and organize ourselves. The breakfast was really good and the first room we had very comfortable. Even though it is near San jose and in a city, it is a little bit secluded and has nature surrounding it.
    Dario
    Switzerland
  • From £45.49 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,046 reviews
    The hotel is a convenient and affordable option for a short stay in San Jose. We stayed for one night after arriving in costa rica. We really liked the breakfast. You can opt for continental (pancakes) or costa rican (gallo pinto) and the coffee was great. The staff was very friendly and speaks good English.
    Vanessa
    Netherlands
  • From £57.62 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,787 reviews
    The hotel is in a great location, very central, within a walking distance from the major tourist attractions in downtown San Jose and represents great value for money. The breakfast was tasty and good portion size. The building has a nice historical feel to it, especially inside.
    Michał
    Poland
  • From £44.60 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 682 reviews
    The location is great with many restaurants, coffee shops, and markets. In addition there are nice parks, and a great area to walk in. This is the area I love to stay in whenever I come to San Jose. The hotel is very accommodating at a very good price.
    Jeanne
    United States of America
  • From £103.56 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,859 reviews
    Great area not far from San Jose. The swimming pool on top of the hotel with the fantastic view of the nearby mountains. Also the huge tree with the surround sitting area at the entrance area.
    herman
    Canada
  • From £82.95 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 422 reviews
    Conveniently located within walking distance of downtown. Pool area was clean and beautiful. Hotel bar was convenient. Hotel staff were all awesome. Great value for the money.
    Anthony
    United States of America
  • From £44.06 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,835 reviews
    The location couldn't be better if you want to see downtown San Jose and the museums. We had the terrace suite and liked it very much. Staff were friendly and helpful.
    Inge
    United States of America
  • From £144.05 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,160 reviews
    The hotel was only fifteen minutes from the airport and downtown area. Restaurant on the premises. Escazu shopping mall within walking distance. Enclosed pool and gym.
    Dougal
    United States of America
  • From £103.56 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,859 reviews
    This is one of my favourite places to stay in the San Jose area and I absolutely love Santa Ana. Perfect boutique hotel with lovely comfortable rooms.
    Joanne
    United Kingdom
  • From £46.16 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,325 reviews
    Very clean hotel and room. Staff were very friendly and helpful with questions. Close to everything downtown San Jose so you can walk everywhere.
    melaytac
    Canada
  • From £187.07 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,232 reviews
    The hotel was in a historical building in downtown San José . Beautiful facility and excellent location for seeing the museums and downtown.
    Tanya
    United States of America
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,024 reviews
    Very clean. Close to airport and San Jose downtown and La sabana park. Breakfast was excellent!
    Erik
    United States of America
  • From £77.54 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,589 reviews
    The hotel is in a good location, near the museum of Costa Rica and the main shopping area.
    Ian
    United Kingdom
  • From £64.20 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,199 reviews
    Half way between the SJO airport and downtown San Jose, Costa Rica.
    Roman Kurowski
    United States of America

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