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Our top choices for Catedral hotels

Terrace/patio
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (630)
"Nice place"
United States
Eugene
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Braulio Carrillo | Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds
Eco Stay CR

Eco Stay CR

Eco Stay CR
2.5 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15)
"The property was very well organized and made from recycled material! The rooms were clean and the staff very friendly. And the breakfast was amazing. My family of 11 enjoyed our stay immensely!"
United States
Anonymous traveller
Eco Stay CR
Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Clean, nice restaurant with a view, excellent location"
United States
Mariana
The price is 2.999.910 ₫
3.389.899 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Hotel Presidente
Free daily continental breakfast
Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
Catedral
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (280)
"Stayed one night but if we were in San Jose longer, would have loved to stay here and use it as our hub. Clean, friendly, safe. Short walk to downtown."
United States
Conor
The price is 1.447.325 ₫
1.635.477 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Hotel Casa 69
Junior Suite | View from room
Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Catedral
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (215)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Gilbert
Hotel Colonial
Exterior
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Catedral
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Very nice and helpful staff. Took care of all our needs "
United States
David
The price is 2.624.921 ₫
2.966.161 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Lobby
Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Catedral
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (461)
"It was very clean,close to everything walking distance. Very well kept rooms. And free breakfast for the price was a plus"
United States
luz
The price is 2.793.600 ₫
3.156.768 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Fountain
Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Fleur De Lys
3.0 star property
Catedral
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (482)
"Lovely property nested in San José, easy to get picked up from, close to the airport, great staff attention."
United States
Valentina
Hotel Fleur De Lys
View from property
Hotel Le Bergerac

Hotel Le Bergerac

Hotel Le Bergerac
3.5 star property
Catedral
7.6 out of 10, Good, (381)
"this hotel can be an inspired scene for a ghost movie, with amenities in the 1930s, shaking internet, and a wind blowing dark garden. the staffs were trying hard but overall lack of money to make things to work. "
United States
Janni
The price is 2.249.932 ₫
2.839.783 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Hotel Le Bergerac
Gift shop
Balmoral Suites

Balmoral Suites

Balmoral Suites
3.5 star property
Catedral
7.4 out of 10, Good, (37)
"We loved the atrium restaurant. The building is beautiful and a perfect place to relax after an airport travel journey."
United States
Susan
Balmoral Suites
Terrace/patio
Harmony Hotel By Haven

Harmony Hotel By Haven

Harmony Hotel By Haven
2.0 star property
Catedral
6.0 out of 10, (2)
"This is a scam.There is no hotel at the address given. Their phone number does not pick up. Tell hotels.com to remove this listing. I got a refund from hotels.com after hours on the phone. "
United States
Bart
The price is 1.760.631 ₫
1.989.513 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Harmony Hotel By Haven
Staircase
Hostal Del Este Santa Fe

Hostal Del Este Santa Fe

Hostal Del Este Santa Fe
1.5 star property
Catedral
4.4 out of 10, (6)
"I am very very disappointed in this hostel. There were no actual door locks. The property is old and not in good repair and worst of all is that my mattress smelled very strongly of cat urine. Really! They tried to cover it up by hanging a toilet bowl sanitizer on the wall of the room. I removed it because the fumes were overwhelming. Also... they rent rooms by the hour! Yikes. It was the worst experience for me in a hotel/hostel, and I am a world wide traveller and often opt for...
United States
Julie
The price is 789.450 ₫
892.079 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Hostal Del Este Santa Fe
Living area
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Catedral
7.8 out of 10, Good, (313)
"Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful."
United States
Henry
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lolas

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (46)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is 575.510 ₫
1.126.101 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Lolas
Restaurant
Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Catedral
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1318)
"Cool hotel, very nice staff, great restaurant! "
United States
Harris
The price is 3.173.589 ₫
3.586.155 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Hotel Mango
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.4 km from Catedral
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (719)
"The staff was very helpful and courteous and the food was awesome very easy check in and clean facility definitely recommend "
United States
Chad
Villa San Ignacio
Restaurant
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
15.7 km from Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2389)
"great location, kind and attentive staff, spotless rooms and facilities, great breakfast. Would definitely recommend and stay again! "
United States
Ada
The price is 3.319.900 ₫
3.751.487 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Garden
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
15.6 km from Catedral
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1553)
"This hotel was the best, clean, close to the airport excellent breakfast!"
United States
Gina
The price is 3.363.057 ₫
3.800.255 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.8 km from Catedral
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (790)
"Nice Hotel close to Car Rentals and Airport. Staff was very accommodating and helpful! "
Canada
Dennis
Berlor Airport Inn
Outdoor pool
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
4.0 star property
Uruca, 4 km from Catedral
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1796)
"Had a good stay. Buffet was ok, close enough to San Jose, very clean, will stay again "
United States
Ayoub
The price is 1.759.828 ₫
1.988.606 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Barceló San José
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Where to stay in Catedral

Find the best Catedral areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

La California

Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater.

La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

San Jose featuring forests and mountains
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Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Mata Redonda

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

Top Catedral Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

10/10 Excellent
"Room was really nice! Best bang for the buck"
Philippe 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Catedral?
Travellers to San José's Catedral neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater as part of your Catedral travel plans.
How many hotels will I find in the Catedral area?
Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodation options in Catedral to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San José area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Catedral, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Catedral.
What is there to do around this San José neighbourhood?
National Museum of Costa Rica, Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge feature captivating exhibits to peruse while you're exploring Catedral. National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Catedral include Plaza de la Democracia, Jade Museum and Casino Fiesta. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as Asamblea Legislativa or Jacob Karpio Galería.
How can I get around Catedral and the greater San José area?
If you want to venture out of town, San Jose Viquez Square Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station.

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