The Best Hotels Closest to Plaza de la Cultura in San José - 2026 Updated Prices

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A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.

A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.

A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

1. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

jeff

1.429.285 ₫

1.615.092 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

2. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

JOSE MAURICIO

1.062.764 ₫

1.200.923 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

3. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Steve

4.894.132 ₫

5.530.369 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.

A modern office space with cubicles, a large chalkboard with colorful drawings, and a wooden ceiling.

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

4. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Eassa

1.157.721 ₫

1.308.225 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

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.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

2.485.145 ₫

2.808.213 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, < 0.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Esteban

3.175.092 ₫

3.587.854 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

7. Lolas Hostal

0.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Barry

654.872 ₫

1.209.850 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

8. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Kumail

2.360.378 ₫

2.667.227 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern house with a garden featuring a pond, stepping stones, and various plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fan, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

A view through a window of a building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a tall white building with a yellow accent in the background.

A garden with a pond, potted plants, and a statue.

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 3.2 km from Plaza de la Cultura

June

1.427.855 ₫

1.613.476 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table, and chairs.

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub and lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

10. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

carlos julius caesar

1.943.386 ₫

2.783.333 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

11. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Ronald

912.144 ₫

1.030.723 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A breakfast setup with two plates of scrambled eggs and toast, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a wicker table.

An open doorway to a courtyard with a tiled floor, a small table with chairs, and a variety of plants.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a balcony, and a tree in the foreground.

A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Kathy

2.241.301 ₫

2.532.670 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

13. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.2 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Brenda

2.650.674 ₫

2.995.262 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.

14. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Andres

1.626.656 ₫

1.838.121 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

A wooden staircase with a white wall and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

15. Apartotel Tairona

2.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Miguel

1.882.758 ₫

2.127.556 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

16. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Kemal

2.984.607 ₫

3.372.593 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.

A modern bar area with high stools, a checkered floor, and a bar counter.

17. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Lazaro Garcia

2.761.119 ₫

3.120.065 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

Two beds with white linens and floral-patterned bedspreads, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

18. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 2.4 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Jose

1.724.757 ₫

1.949.025 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A round dining table with a variety of dishes, drinks, and a view of the sea.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

19. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 2.5 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Thomas

3.300.349 ₫

3.729.394 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

Two dark wooden doors with a green leafy wall between them.

A café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

A person sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a white cup, with a view of a building with large letters in the background.

20. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, < 0.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Juanita

1.559.220 ₫

1.761.919 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Cultura

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 61 reviews	View
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Plaza de la Cultura Hotel Reviews

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room rain shower good food"

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff and food."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel Santo Tomas is a great find in the heart of old San Jose. From the outside it looks like nothing special, but once you get in, you realize it has lots of charm, a super hospitable staff, and a true historic feel. It’s not a typical tourist hotel but that’s part of the charm. I really enjoyed my stay there and recommend it warmly."

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We spent 2 days and everything was wonderful. The hosts were very kind, and the hotel was easy to access. My kids and I absolutely loved it—the cleanliness, , everything was just as we expected."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The restaurant was awesome!!!! The food was magnificent!!!!"

Hotel Cultura Plaza

8/10 Good

"Top lugar"

San José Downtown Suites

8/10 Good

"Really nice staff at front desk. Quite hard to find the hotel as no sign outside."

Balmoral Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was amazing! Clean and awesome staff!"

Other attractions near Plaza de la Cultura

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

9.0/10 (1,207 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.

San Jose Cathedral

8.8/10 (774 reviews)

After visiting San Jose Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

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A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.

Morazan Park

8.6/10 (937 reviews)

Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.

Central Park

8.8/10 (1,177 reviews)

You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Pre-Colombian Gold Museum in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Casino Fiesta

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Fiesta during your time in San José?

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Municipal Crafts Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Municipal Crafts Market during your trip to San José.

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Melico Salazar Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a show at Melico Salazar Theatre during your stay in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza de la Cultura?

Plaza de la Cultura is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 190 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find close to Plaza de la Cultura?

Expedia has 190 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Plaza de la Cultura.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza de la Cultura, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Plaza de la Cultura.

What can I see and do near Plaza de la Cultura?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art or Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time wandering around Morazan Park, Central Park and National Park.

How can I get to Plaza de la Cultura?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stops to Catedral. There might not be many public transport choices near to Plaza de la Cultura so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Plaza de la Cultura hotels

1. Hotel Casa 69

2. Viajero San José Hostel

3. Hotel Grano de Oro

4. Eco Stay CR

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

7. Lolas Hostal

8. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

10. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

11. Ara Macao Inn

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

13. Hotel Presidente

14. Hotel Santo Tomás

15. Apartotel Tairona

16. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

17. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

18. Soluxe El Sesteo

19. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

20. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Cultura

Top Plaza de la Cultura Hotel Reviews

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Santo Tomás

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Cultura Plaza

San José Downtown Suites

Balmoral Suites

Other attractions near Plaza de la Cultura

National Theater of Costa Rica

San Jose Cathedral

Morazan Park

Central Park

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

Casino Fiesta

Municipal Crafts Market

Melico Salazar Theatre

Frequently asked questions

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