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Located in central San Jose, Hotel Casa 69 offers a garden patio, free Wi-Fi in public areas and individually decorated rooms with cable TV. The National Museum is just a 10-minute walk away.

Each bright room at Hotel Casa 69 features a fan, a fridge, a radio-alarm clock and a safe. The private bathrooms include a shower. One of the best breakfasts in Latin-America! Fruit, bread and jelly, gallo pinto, eggs etc Rooms are very nice with tv and mini-fridge and table and chairs outside to enjoy the evening

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9.1
Superb
2,062 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

This luxurious hotel is located in San Jose City Centre and features an on-site gourmet restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Grano de Oro also offers massage services and a rooftop garden.

Each spectacular, air-conditioned room at this property features beautiful wood décor, vaulted ceilings and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They also boast free toiletries, plush linens and a coffee maker. Beautiful hotel and excellent service. Loved the interior design and breakfast in the patio

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9
Superb
560 reviews
Price from
US$229.90
per night

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel offers direct access to Cariari Golf Course and transportation to Juan Santamaría International Airport, which is 5 km away. It offers free WiFi, massage, free parking and 24-hour reception. We had a delayed flight and they waited for us to arrive which was late. Very welcoming and great service. The breakfast was outstanding and the view for this was so peaceful and beautiful.

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9.2
Superb
217 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

Hotel Aranjuez will offer you “an authentic Costa Rican lodging experience” in an urban oasis surrounded by tropical gardens. Each room features an authentic decor and is equipped with a 32" flat screen TV, hot water, safety-deposit box and a desk. Very cute and educational about the local culture with beautiful artwork and statues throughout the property. David at the front desk was amazing! Breakfast was delicious and we felt safe although the neighborhood does not look the safest from the outside. Rooms were very cute and smelled so refreshing.

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8.4
Very good
1,213 reviews
Price from
US$74.74
per night

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.

The bright rooms have wooden furniture and will provide you with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower and free toiletries. All rooms offer garden views. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the location feels safe and clean. I especially appreciated the presence of cats around the property—they add charm without being intrusive, which is great even if you’re not a cat lover. For breakfast, you choose from a menu and they prepare everything fresh, which I really enjoyed!

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8.7
Fabulous
1,405 reviews
Price from
US$67.04
per night

Apartotel La Sabana is located 1.5 km from central San José and offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access, breakfast included with the rate and an outdoor pool.

The apartments at Apartotel La Sabana feature a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom that comes with a hot-water shower. A safety deposit box and a fan are also included. Some units include a seating area. Everything was really good, the apartment was spacious and clean, the staff was super friendly and the breakfast delicious!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,157 reviews
Price from
US$136
per night

Featuring an indoor swimming pool, a terrace, hot tub and free high speed WiFi in all areas, this hotel is 5 minutes’ drive from the La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Multiplaza Mall.

The rooms and suites offer modern décor, air conditioning, wardrobe, laptop safe, minibar and flat-screen cable TV. The bathrooms come with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. The place is 20 min from San Jose airport. Rooms are spacious and beds are really comfortable. The morning breakfast is great. Great for a first stop in Costa Rica and to continue to the rest.

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8
Very good
3,333 reviews
Price from
US$106.25
per night

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

The spacious rooms feature classic-style décor and elegant carved wood furniture. Each room offers a coffee maker and a stylish bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. The location was good n only a 20 minutes walk to the city center,city market. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The free breakfast was real good every day and the restaurant on site was good. The staff looking after the tours were knowledgeable and very helpful. I would recommend this place to everyone.

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8
Very good
2,585 reviews
Price from
US$137.75
per night

Located in the centre of San José, Fleur de Lys offers individually decorated rooms set in a Victorian mansion. It features an attractive terrace, gardens and a restaurant.

The Fleur de Lys’ individually decorated rooms feature local art work. They have cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. Nice and helpful staff. Thank you so much!

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8.1
Very good
1,876 reviews
Price from
US$70.30
per night

Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley. Set in the centre of Santa Ana, this eco-friendly hotel has an à la carte restaurant. Everything! The big tree out front was fabulous 💕

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8.9
Fabulous
1,805 reviews
Price from
US$159.29
per night

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