San José Travel Guide

San José

"Male Talk" the usual gathering of gentlemen in the center of San Jose!
"Male Talk" the usual gathering of gentlemen in the center of San Jose!
The Tucan, one of the pride of Costa Rica!

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in San José

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is 1.692.068 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
1.692.068 ₫
1.912.089 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,928 reviews)
Never used

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Barceló San José
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia
The price is 2.692.922 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
2.692.922 ₫
3.042.989 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,012 reviews)
I would like sumone call me I would like a refunded no hot water made service never showed up last few days I ask manifest she sed have Expedia request a refund and the wood flight was late and terrible as well can sumone call me 770-560-3704 thanks

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is 3.802.033 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
3.802.033 ₫
4.296.298 ₫ total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,471 reviews)
THE BREAKFAST WAS FRESH AND GOOD AND THE SHUTTLE WAS GOOD TOO.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

3 out of 5
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is 3.316.077 ₫ per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
3.316.077 ₫
3.747.167 ₫ total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (272 reviews)
Close to the airport, appreciate the shuttle and breakfast after our late night arrival.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
The price is 2.584.000 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
2.584.000 ₫
2.919.920 ₫ total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,128 reviews)
Pros: Nice pool, friendly staff, hotel shuttle, good breakfast, room was comfy. A few food options in walking distance. Cons: Walls are thin. I had a room on the highway side and could hear horns, semi truck decompression. The room next to me arrived in super late and they were talking & getting ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is 4.272.542 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
4.272.542 ₫
4.827.972 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,629 reviews)
Staff was super friendly and it’s a great location

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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Other neighbourhoods around San José

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Cacique

4/5(5 area reviews)

Cacique might not have many top sights, but Casino Fiesta and Ojo de Agua Spa Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cacique
Such a treat to see the incredible blue colors of Rio Celeste from above.

Ciudad Cariari

Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.

Ciudad Cariari
Aerial View of La Sabana, rohrmoser, pavas, and Escazu

Pavas

While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Itskazú are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pavas
Aerial View of San Jose, Rohrmoser, Circumvalacion and Ruta 39 in Costa Rica

Rohrmoser

Though Rohrmoser may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Estadio Nacional and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Rohrmoser
First experience in Costa Rica. The hotel is nothing special but the view was beautiful. Breakfast consisted or fresh fruit, eggs, and beans and rice.

Uruca

If you're spending some time in Uruca, Amusement Park San Jose and Pueblo Antiguo are top sights worth seeing.

Uruca
La Sabana Park and Costa Rica National Stadium

Mata Redonda

While visiting Mata Redonda, you might make a stop by sights like National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional.

Mata Redonda


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