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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Villa San Ignacio	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 827 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,252 reviews	View
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 261 reviews	View
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 627 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,760 reviews	View

Where to stay in San José

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

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.

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A panoramic view of a city with a prominent stadium, dense residential areas, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

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.

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A cityscape with a prominent bridge, high-rise buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

La Sabana

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

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A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a mountain in the background.

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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

Carmen

If you're spending some time in Carmen, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture are top sights worth seeing.

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Top San José Hotel Reviews

A patio area with outdoor seating and a small building with a sloped roof.

Villa San Ignacio

Tambor

10/10 Excellent

Martha

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

10/10 Excellent

Kara

A narrow, tiled corridor with hanging plants and a wicker chair.

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Bajo Cornizal

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

An outdoor garden area with a pergola, various plants, and a stone pathway.

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Corazón de Jesús

10/10 Excellent

Convenient location near the airport, really helpful and friendly customer service they went above and beyond to get us transportation to the next city that we were heading to. We came back the last day and they storage our suitcases while we went around town because our flight was at midnight and they allow us to use the installations to take a shower and provide us with towels for a small fee. The day that we stayed there we got a room with it’s own bathroom, but it is also a great place for...

Carolina

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, a green wall with hanging plants, and large windows.

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

San José

10/10 Excellent

Susana

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

10/10 Excellent

We loved everything about this hotel and we are so happy we chose to stay here. The hotel was very clean; we would come in and our room would smell and look amazing. The food options at the restaurant were excellent (we tried all the local dishes and local juices/milkshakes). We felt that the location was perfect- we liked the fact that the airport shuttle was easily accessible; we felt safe walking around the area; and the best part was having a Walmart so close (walking distance) for snacks...

Kristle

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Cacique

10/10 Excellent

Dana

A wooden dining table with benches in a room with a tiled floor and a wooden door.

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Bajo Cornizal

10/10 Excellent

Domingo

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wooden furniture, and a view of the mountains.

Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

Ulloa

10/10 Excellent

Jenson

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos

10/10 Excellent

Sarahi

A modern, elongated building with a flat roof, surrounded by dense greenery.

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Desamparados

10/10 Excellent

I was a little worried during the taxi ride to the hotel that I had made a terrible mistake in picking the hotel as some of the areas look a little rough (by American standards), however, once at the gated hotel I realized that I indeed had made a good choice when choosing the location as the property is incredibly calming and beautiful. Just know that since you are out of the city you will need to use Uber eat or a taxi to get food as there is no onsite restaurant.

kim

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, rattan pendant lights, and a bar area.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Cacique

10/10 Excellent

The hotel was right next to the airport which was great for our late arrival and early departure from Costa Rica. We arrived at 9:30pm and were able to check in and get a good night rest after our flight. We enjoyed the great breakfast in the morning before heading out. After exploring the country we came back for our second night here. We were able to walk to a restaurant nearby for our last dinner. Our flight was early in morning and we check out at 4:30am. They had a shuttle ready and took...

Tyler

A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.

Hotel Mango

Cacique

10/10 Excellent

Jana

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden staircase, and multiple seating areas.

Hotel Aeropuerto

San Antonio

10/10 Excellent

Alfred D

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a staircase leading to a second floor.

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

La Asunción

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

10/10 Excellent

Luis

A corridor with potted plants, a wooden door, and a metal gate.

Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

La Agonía

10/10 Excellent

Great place to spend a night before our flight home. The host met us at the door when we arrived and was up at 4:30am to see us off. My wife and I walked to several nice restaurants just 8 minutes away. Very close to the airport, very clean and great value! Had A/C and a refrigerator to keep some food cold. Safe, gated parking but definitely not a lot of room. We had a mid sized SUV which fit fine, but anything bigger would be a tight fit. Would definitely stay here again.

James

A pool area with two swimming pools, a covered seating area, and a building with a red roof.

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

San Rafael

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

A pathway lined with greenery and a white structure, leading to a building entrance.

La Riviera Hotel B&B

San Antonio de Belen

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and wooden lounge chairs, with a covered seating area in the background.

Hotel La Rosa de America

La Mandarina

10/10 Excellent

We stayed here last year on our trip to Costa Rica. Last year, the young woman who works the front desk was extremely helpful to us, so we came back this year. This woman helped us get our backpack back that we accidentally left in a hotel in Manual Antonio, making numerous phone calls back and forth, ultimately arranging to have the bag delivered to another hotel near the airport in San Jose. She even used her own personal phone, and was as nice as she could be in lieu of the fact I was...

chris

Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like in San José?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in San José's San José neighborhood.

How many hotels will I find in San José?

When you want to find places to stay in San José, start by booking one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodations in San José.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it 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 options available in San José.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to San José?

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

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

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1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

4. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

5. Villa San Ignacio

6. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

7. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

8. Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

9. Hotel Aeropuerto

10. Hotel Mango

11. Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

12. Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

13. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

14. Hotel La Rosa de America

15. Brillasol Airport Hotel

16. Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

18. La Riviera Hotel B&B

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

20. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

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Where to stay in San José

Barrio Escalante

La California

La Sabana

Hospital

Carmen

Top San José Hotel Reviews

Villa San Ignacio

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like in San José?

How many hotels will I find in San José?

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

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to San José?

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