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Hotel San José

2.5 star property

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Close to Sabana Park, Hotel San José has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₩48,332
₩54,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Deluxe Room (Air Conditioning 38 USD)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room (Fan, 34 USD)

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Basic Room (Fan, 34 USD)

  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (50 USD)

A room with two single beds, a wardrobe, and a television.

Room, 2 Double Beds (50 USD)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Merced, a neighborhood in San José, is home to Hotel San José. Precolumbian Gold Museum and Melico Salazar Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Casa Amarilla and Edificio Metálico. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica, or consider a night out at Parque Viva. Visit our San José travel guide
Map
Calle 20, Avenida 7A, San José, San José, 10102

What's nearby

  • A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.
    Central Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.
    Morazan Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.
    National Theater of Costa Rica
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A cityscape with a stadium, residential areas, and mountains in the background.
    Sabana Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mercado Central
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station
    4 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tapioca Bar
    3 min walk
  • Cosechas
    7 min walk
  • Soda Allan
    7 min walk
  • Soda Comidas Chovi
    1 min walk
  • Cafetería Merayo
    8 min walk

About this property

Hotel San José

  • Hotel near Sabana Park
  • Close to National Stadium of Costa Rica, Hotel San José has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
    • Ceiling fans and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 6 per night)
  • Street parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 6 per night (984 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel San José pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel San José?

As of Aug 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel San José on Aug 8, 2026 start from ₩48,332, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel San José?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel San José?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel San José located?

Located in Merced, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mercado Central and Sabana Park. Precolumbian Gold Museum and Central Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Jose Cemetery Station is 24 minutes by foot and San Jose Pacific Station is 26 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel San José Reviews

6.6

6.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Erika

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steven Javier

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Samir

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feel like parking spot not safe ..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Below average
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deyvi Denilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sería excelente si las habitaciones tuvieran aire acondicionado
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cosimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Preis/Leistung ok. Wir waren nur zwei Nächte da wir dann weitergereist sind. Zimmer klein aber sauber. Bewachter Parkplatz. Nur lauwarmes Wasser.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jeymir

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitación muy pequeña, sábanas con energía estática, pequeños insectos y mucho ruido externo así como de parejas teniendo intimidad 😆
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Pablo

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un motivo por el que escogí el lugar fue el parqueo, lastimosamente no tienen un parqueo propio en el sitio, sino que es un parqueo de pago, hay que caminar 250m en una zona peligrosa. Para que aplique el precio especial de parqueo, solo se puede dejar de 7 pm a 7 am, sino cada hora adicional se cobra, pero como mencioné es una zona peligrosa y caminar por ahí a esa hora es riesgoso. Nada de esto es aclarado en su anuncio... La cama no está bien, presentaba irregularidades, amanecí con dolor de espalda. Entiendo que es un lugar económico, pero al final sale más caro que otras opciones mejores.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No es como en las fotos. Y la zona está peligrosa.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo el centro estaba muy accesible, la habitacion estaba limpia y hay muchas tiendas alrededor.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decía que incluía Parqueo pero no tenían.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La habitación tenía varias cucarachas grandes, pedimos que por favor las sacaran y echaran algún tipo de insecticida, luego de esperar varios minutos porque supuestamente estaban limpiando, entramos a la habitación y ahí estaban las cucarachas vivitas y en las mismas esquinas, tuvimos que matarlas y sacarlas nosotros mismos. Eran demasiadas, grandes y pequeñas. En adición, el hotel no cuenta con estacionamiento, el carro se tiene que dejar en el borde de la carretera.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jhonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cómodo y cerca de la capital

El personal muy atento y amable, instalaciones limpias y seguras muy céntrico y cómodo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

TwoHappyMonkeys

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room with no natural light, window opens to the hallway. If you leave the window open for a little bit of air, anyone could reach in and grab you in places you don't want to be touched. Room was tiny, could not sit on toilet due to the legroom being tighter than on our budget flight in. Bring earplugs unless you enjoy waking up to a porno sound track (and I don't mean the music). And BEWARE, the LOCATION is NOT what is noted on Expedia, it is on Calle 20, a very busy street, a good 30 minutes walk from the indicated location near the zoological park! Close to San Jose center, which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What I like about the property is that it's convenient and it's very relaxing. The only problem is that in the bathroom there's like water coming out when I use the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good no frills hotel

When I booked my stay Hotel San Jose was a newly added property. The property is actually on Calle 20 and not near a Garden and not on Av. 11A. The hotel staff was not super friendly and the hotel does not have a breakfast service at all. The rooms were clean and super basic. The bed was extremely uncomfortable and only a single tiny bar of soap is provided. On the plus side the property is across from a minimart, a bakery, and a fast food place. The center of the city is about a 10 minute walk. I ended up staying two nights as the price was fair for the what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Juliana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020