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5 Sep - 6 Sep
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6 Sep - 7 Sep
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11 Sep - 13 Sep
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18 Sep - 20 Sep

Our top choices for San José 3-star hotels

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Canada
Gregory
2.425.440 ₫
2.740.748 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.
A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.
A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Alexis
2.126.133 ₫
2.402.530 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.
A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. There are two paintings on the walls and a large window.
A hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Canada
Michael
3.027.888 ₫
3.421.514 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and artwork on the walls.
A retail store with shelves of snacks, plush toys, and a display of shoes.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, a wall-mounted elevator, and decorative wall art.
A modern bar area with a large TV, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

4. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Natealyn
2.972.598 ₫
3.359.036 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

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

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
United States
Nidia
2.764.480 ₫
3.123.862 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern bar area with wicker chairs, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
Jason
2.972.598 ₫
3.359.035 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.
A modern living room with a round coffee table, green armchairs, and a grey sofa. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a view of greenery outside.

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Jose
2.915.755 ₫
3.294.804 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.
A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.
A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

8. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
Mexico
Jorge Isai
2.252.334 ₫
2.545.138 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Mango
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring high ceilings with exposed beams, hanging pendant lights, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and booths.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans arranged for socializing.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Hans
2.529.760 ₫
2.858.629 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A rooftop lounge with wicker furniture, a central table, and a view of the city at dusk.
A pool area with sun loungers and a bar.
A spacious, modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a glass railing, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
United States
Allistaire
3.964.160 ₫
4.479.501 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.
A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.
A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of plants.

11. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Marvin
3.520.800 ₫
3.978.504 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.
A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

12. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
RAHUL
1.895.490 ₫
2.141.904 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Chandler
2.972.598 ₫
3.359.036 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A modern office space with a large window, a desk with computers, two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the orange wall.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.
A lobby with a large orange wall, a modern art piece, and a reception desk.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and lush greenery.

14. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
1.851.680 ₫
2.092.398 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Wyndham Garden' sign, and well-lit windows.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract mural.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a minimalist design.
An outdoor patio with glass tables and chairs, a sofa, and a view of greenery.

15. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Jason
2.836.200 ₫
3.204.906 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

16. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
United States
Anastasia
2.441.349 ₫
2.758.743 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a television, and a sign indicating a kitchen area.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a round dining table with black chairs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
3.110.040 ₫
3.514.345 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other buildings and palm trees.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, wooden accents, and a staircase.

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Carmen
United States
cielo
2.718.840 ₫
3.072.289 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.
A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone-paved courtyard, and lush greenery.

19. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Everardo
2.445.000 ₫
2.762.851 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Irazu Hotel & Studios
Two people seated at a round table with a variety of breakfast items, including toast, eggs, and juice, in an outdoor setting with plants and a yellow wall in the background.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A bar area with a bamboo ceiling, bar counter, and various bar tools.

20. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Catedral
United States
Stephanie
328.608 ₫
742.655 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Costa Rica Guesthouse
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Barceló San José

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2.492.602 ₫
2.816.641 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Barceló San José
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

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3.814.200 ₫
4.310.046 ₫ total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3 San José
3.186.454 ₫
3.600.693 ₫ total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
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San José and related destinations

Stroll through leafy Central Park before catching a world-class performance at the ornate National Theatre. Delve into Costa Rican history at the National Museum, then browse local art and savour rich coffee at nearby cafes.

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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean rooms. Enjoyed my night here. I highly recommend taking the 3 minute walk to Moose Cafe & Pizza for a delicious pizza."
Jessica 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"All well. Nice cozy bed."
Premkumar 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and quite placw that's close to tge airport with shuttle included makes it very convenient"
OLIVER 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Mango

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San José?
Hotel El Maragato, around 0.32 km northeast of downtown San José, is an Expedia guest favourite. A cafe and an espresso maker are among its conveniences. Exe San Jose Centre is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travellers. It offers a sauna and a cafe, and is approximately 0.48 km northeast of the centre.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San José?
The key difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San José is the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically more budget-friendly and provide the services and amenities required for your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can expect a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket interiors, deluxe toiletries and extra touches like on-site spas.

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