National Museum of Costa Rica in an old military barracks, with the Costa Rican flag flying above it, in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica

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1. Hostal Del Este Santa Fe

Hostal Del Este Santa Fe
1.5 star property
Dolorosa
4.4 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"I am very very disappointed in this hostel. There were no actual door locks. The property is old and not in good repair and worst of all is that my mattress smelled very strongly of cat urine. Really! They tried to cover it up by hanging a toilet bowl sanitizer on the wall of the room. I removed it because the fumes were overwhelming. Also... they rent rooms by the hour! Yikes. It was the worst experience for me in a hotel/hostel, and I am a world wide traveller and often opt for...
United States
Julie
The price is ā‚©42,236
ā‚©47,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Hostal Del Este Santa Fe
Free daily buffet breakfast

2. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.8 km from Dolorosa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and nice area with parks"
United States
Tsolmon
The price is ā‚©134,634
ā‚©152,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Front of property

3. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
4.0 star property
Carmen, 0.6 km from Dolorosa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (596 reviews)
"Love the place and the staff."
United States
Georvis Rodriguez
The price is ā‚©81,953
ā‚©92,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Waterslide

4. Hotel Santo TomƔs

Hotel Santo TomƔs
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.9 km from Dolorosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Location, beautiful place"
United States
Robert
The price is ā‚©88,125
ā‚©99,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Hotel Santo TomƔs
Bar (on property)

5. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Fleur De Lys
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.7 km from Dolorosa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (529 reviews)
"Wonderful quaint hotel with great staff"
United States
Theresa
The price is ā‚©69,522
ā‚©78,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Hotel Fleur De Lys
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

6. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
1.2 km from Dolorosa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (428 reviews)
"Friendly and responsive staff. Nice bar and restaurant."
United Kingdom
Krishna Bosco
The price is ā‚©97,001
ā‚©109,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

7. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
4.0 star property
1.6 km from Dolorosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,333 reviews)
"Great hotel, professional staff, I like the bar/restaurant and the breakfast is pretty good too!"
Canada
Juan
The price is ā‚©155,639
ā‚©175,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
The Apex | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

8. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.5 km from Dolorosa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and the property was nice"
United States
cara
The price is ā‚©136,422
ā‚©154,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Presidente
Reception

9. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.6 km from Dolorosa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (533 reviews)
"Great location, delicious breakfast, and friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Juanita
The price is ā‚©103,970
ā‚©117,486 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Snack bar

10. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
AmĆ³n, 1 km from Dolorosa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (979 reviews)
"excellent place to stay!"
United States
Patrick H
The price is ā‚©175,067
ā‚©253,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Taormina Hotel and Casino
TV

11. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 1.2 km from Dolorosa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (709 reviews)
"The place is always clean, ready for use and peaceful atmosphere"
United States
Dianna
The price is ā‚©15,838
ā‚©35,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

12. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
3.5 star property
San Bosco, 1.5 km from Dolorosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast"
United States
Richard
The price is ā‚©167,535
ā‚©189,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Lobby

13. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
3.5 star property
Carmen, 0.8 km from Dolorosa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (252 reviews)
"Conveniently located, helpful staff & breakfast was great!"
United States
cielo
The price is ā‚©146,769
ā‚©165,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Coffee service

14. Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
La California, 1.3 km from Dolorosa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (324 reviews)
"The guy who let us in was super friendly and helpful with how to use the keys. We felt very safe and welcomed. It is a very walkable neighborhood and close to a strip of bars that offer plenty options of food, so you will never be bored. Amazing place to stay!"
United States
Luca
The price is ā‚©81,656
ā‚©92,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hotel Casa 69
Flat-screen TV

15. Balmoral Hotel San JosƩ CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San JosƩ CR, Historic District
3.5 star property
Carmen, 0.6 km from Dolorosa
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Professional staff excellent service very nice people."
United States
Luis
The price is ā‚©143,249
ā‚©161,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Balmoral Hotel San JosƩ CR, Historic District
Interior

16. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Merced, 1.3 km from Dolorosa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (413 reviews)
"Just take care about noisy tenants"
United States
abel
The price is ā‚©63,591
ā‚©71,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
Outdoor pool

17. BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©

BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©
4.0 star property
Uruca, 3.4 km from Dolorosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,141 reviews)
"Lovely settings A little far out but great if you want to be near the airport Breakfast was amazing Used shuttle from airport"
United Kingdom
sonia
The price is ā‚©128,670
ā‚©145,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. Hotel Quinta Avenida

Hotel Quinta Avenida
3.0 star property
Merced, 1.3 km from Dolorosa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (237 reviews)
"Lots of stores close but the downtown area and nice scenery is about 10 min walk"
United States
D'Arcy
The price is ā‚©45,615
ā‚©51,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Hotel Quinta Avenida
Breakfast and dinner served

19. Hotel La Amistad

Hotel La Amistad
3.0 star property
1.3 km from Dolorosa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (120 reviews)
"Great staff ,safe and secure. Hot water, comfy bed, smart Tv and central location. What more could you want?"
United States
Ricardo
The price is ā‚©80,614
ā‚©91,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Hotel La Amistad
Lobby

20. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.5 km from Dolorosa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (852 reviews)
"Good location for downtown, great service and neat rooms"
United States
GERMAN
The price is ā‚©173,167
ā‚©195,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Where to stay in Dolorosa

Find the best Dolorosa areas and neighborhoods 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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater of Costa Rica.

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Barrio Escalante

Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A church with a tall spire and a clock tower.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian

Hospital

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

A large stadium with a metal framework and rows of seats.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton

La Sabana

If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

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

Carmen

If you're spending some time in Carmen, EstaciĆ³n del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Asamblea Legislativa are top sights worth seeing.

Top Dolorosa Hotel Reviews

BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©

BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, good breakfast"
David 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©

Frequently asked questions

What is Dolorosa like?
Travelers to San JosƩ's Dolorosa neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Dolorosa area?
With 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Dolorosa to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater San JosƩ area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Dolorosa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Dolorosa.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Dolorosa?
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What are the top things to see and do in Dolorosa?
A few places to visit in the area around Dolorosa include Municipal Crafts Market, Central Park, and Melico Salazar Theatre. While you're out sightseeing, National Theater of Costa Rica and Museo Homenaje Joaquƭn Garcƭa Monge are a couple of additional sights to visit in San JosƩ.