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Tonight
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Tomorrow
22 Sep - 23 Sep
This weekend
25 Sep - 27 Sep
Next weekend
2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for San José 3-star hotels

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.
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.

1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Canada
Carol
2.628.020 ₫
2.969.662 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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
2.045.822 ₫
2.311.779 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.
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
United States
Kimberly
3.074.263 ₫
3.473.917 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.
A modern bar area with a large TV, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.
A retail store with shelves of snacks, plush toys, and a display of shoes.

4. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Juan
2.965.532 ₫
3.351.051 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 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.

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

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
United States
Kyle
2.758.120 ₫
3.116.675 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 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 modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.
A modern bar area with wicker chairs, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
Nicole
2.880.193 ₫
3.254.618 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
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 kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.
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
Luz
3.244.445 ₫
3.666.223 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.
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.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.

8. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
United States
Robert
2.302.593 ₫
2.601.930 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Mango
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.
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 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
Emmanuel
2.861.980 ₫
3.234.038 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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 spacious, modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a glass railing, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
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.

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
United States
Allistaire
3.746.592 ₫
4.233.649 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.
A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of plants.
A long dining table set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.

11. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Jorge Andres
3.512.430 ₫
3.969.046 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.
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
Scott
2.002.085 ₫
2.262.356 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
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.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Chandler
2.965.532 ₫
3.351.051 ₫ 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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with a large orange wall, a modern art piece, and a reception desk.

14. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
1.847.420 ₫
2.087.585 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 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 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.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, hanging pendant lights, and a large abstract painting.

15. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Ana Luisa Lopez
2.829.675 ₫
3.197.533 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
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.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.

16. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
United States
Anastasia
2.647.325 ₫
2.991.477 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 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 buffet with various dishes, including salads, soups, and grains, in a modern kitchen setting.
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.

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
2.907.512 ₫
3.285.489 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other buildings and palm trees.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.
A bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a mural on the wall.

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Carmen
United States
cielo
2.517.435 ₫
2.844.702 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 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 modern office space with patterned chairs, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.
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
2.439.187 ₫
2.756.282 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Irazu Hotel & Studios
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A conference room with wooden tables, laptops, and people working.
A two-story white building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a small porch area.
A group of people sitting around a wooden table outdoors with laptops and water bottles.

20. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Catedral
United States
louis
444.908 ₫
1.005.492 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Costa Rica Guesthouse
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2.757.990 ₫ total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

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5.181.809 ₫ total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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3.178.879 ₫
3.592.134 ₫ total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (878 reviews)
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic stay, the staff helped with all of our questions and we made our flight without any troubles. Breakfast was good too."
Kyle 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was the worse we ever had. Not worth a single penny. Beside that, the whole thing was excellent."
Hernando 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Hotel Castillo

Hotel Castillo

10/10 Excellent
"It was a great experience at this hotel. The staff and food and service was great. Safe as well."
Lloyd 3-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Hotel Castillo

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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