What is La Guaria like?

La Guaria is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its cathedral and shopping.

How many hotels will I find in the La Guaria area?

When you want to find places to stay in San José, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in La Guaria.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in La Guaria, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in La Guaria.

What are the top things to see and do in La Guaria?

A few places to visit in the area around La Guaria include Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, Iglesia La Agonía and Plaza Real Alajuela. While you're out sightseeing, Alajuela Cathedral and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Alajuela.

The Best Hotels in La Guaria, San José - 2025 Updated Prices

Top Trending Hotels Near La Guaria, San José

"Great place to stay if you’re in the area. "

"Can’t say enough about Edward and his property. He was such a genuine person and made our experience amazing. The property is very clean and had two separate rooms. Would definitely recommend staying here. Also about eight minutes from the airport!"

"Amazing hotel "

4.226.148 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jul - 12 Jul

"Beautiful hotel, excellent staff members and delicious breakfast"

3.248.084 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

"Wonderful hotel. Centrally located to lots of restaurants and shops. Nice staff, great breakfast."

3.956.756 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

"Convenient Close to the airport Great pricing Friendly staff and amazing breakfast "

Panoramic Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

"Absolutely perfect little gem…we stayed the night before our international flight back home, and it was so convenient! I would stay there again in a heartbeat!"

"We stay a night here and had a great time with their food, pool and nice clean environment!"

3.425.251 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

"Nice property for a quick stay over in San jose"

3.764.434 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views

"This is a jewel of a hotel; staff were fantastic, the accommodations were superb, the dining and bar options excellent. If you are heading to San Jose, there is no better place to stay. Definitely one of those hotels that you hope to return to one day! Pura Vida!"

5.206.381 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

"We love staying here as it is easy and dependable for a local airport hotel."

2.795.726 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan

"We loved it here and the food & drinks at their restaurant was excellent!"

3.155.808 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

"Was all good."

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

"It felt very clean, good location easy to get to the airport "

2.523.294 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

"We loved the rooms and the friendly staff. We got to speak with the owner and found out the history of the property. The plantation tour was excellent, a great guide and experience. We would definitely stay again!"

8.408.106 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jul - 18 Jul

"Great place to stay"

"Excelente"

"Wonderful, comfortable stay and delicious breakfast"

3.585.733 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

"Excelente breakfast and location"

3.524.643 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jul - 12 Jul

"Great little hotel. It was quiet, clean and well kept."

3.069.833 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

Where to stay in La Guaria

Find the best La Guaria areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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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.

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