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

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.

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

1. Viajero San José Hostel

1.1 km from Mercado Central

JOSE MAURICIO

1.251.926 ₫

1.414.676 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

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

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Daniel Samir

4.164.975 ₫

4.706.421 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

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

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

3. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

jeff

1.509.044 ₫

1.705.220 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

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

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.5 km from Mercado Central

Esteban

3.178.879 ₫

3.592.134 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.8 km from Mercado Central

"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

2.002.239 ₫

2.262.530 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

A hallway with a wooden floor and white walls with text. There is a red door at the end of the hallway.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden bench with cushions, a blue chair, a red knitted pouf, and a white table with a small plant.

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a brick exterior, and a well-maintained lawn.

6. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

La Sabana, 2.7 km from Mercado Central

Xena

913.302 ₫

1.032.031 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

A room with two wicker chairs, a glass table with magazines, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a circular mirror and artwork.

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

7. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.8 km from Mercado Central

Eassa

1.094.791 ₫

1.237.114 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

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

8. Lolas Hostal

Chinatown, 1 km from Mercado Central

Barry

655.704 ₫

1.211.387 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

A couple in a hot tub with a tiled wall and a metal ladder.

A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

9. Barceló San José

Uruca, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

Enrique

2.440.699 ₫

2.757.990 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 2.1 km from Mercado Central

carlos julius caesar

1.671.917 ₫

2.477.274 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

A dog lying on a tiled floor in a room with a staircase and potted plants.

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

11. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 2.6 km from Mercado Central

June

1.395.479 ₫

1.576.891 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

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

12. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.7 km from Mercado Central

David

2.626.394 ₫

2.967.825 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 3 km from Mercado Central

Chandler

2.965.760 ₫

3.351.309 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.

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

14. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.3 km from Mercado Central

Kumail

2.363.376 ₫

2.670.615 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

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

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

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

15. Apartotel Tairona

2.8 km from Mercado Central

Miguel

1.498.743 ₫

1.693.579 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

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

16. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Mercado Central

Andres

1.628.721 ₫

1.840.455 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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.

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

A living room with a large abstract painting, a white sofa with patterned cushions, a small round table with a gold base, and a patterned rug.

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

17. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Kathy

2.040.019 ₫

2.305.222 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

A modern balcony with a glass railing, offering a view of a cityscape and green park.

18. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

GUSTAVO

5.002.741 ₫

5.653.097 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

19. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

Ronald

913.302 ₫

1.032.031 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

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

20. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Mercado Central

Tony

2.795.589 ₫

3.159.088 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Mercado Central

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	9.8 Exceptional 56 reviews	View
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 326 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 878 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The hotel is located in the city center, so it’s walkable to the national theater, plaza/museum, parks, and other attractions. It’s next to a casino and feels more like an apartment building than a traditional hotel. The staff were very friendly and our room was extremely spacious. It even had a small kitchen area but there were no pots, utensils or plates whatsoever. We were under the impression that it offered a buffet breakfast but you actually ordered from the menu. Simple local foods. For the space and location, we’d consider staying here if we visit San Jose again."

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Very good location, for business stay or 1-2 nights is perfect, dinner was good, breakfast divine. Clean nice hotel"

Hotel Grano de Oro

10/10 Excellent

"This a beautiful hotel, authentic. The restaurant is excellent and the whole personnel is very polite. I enjoyed my two night stay."

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay! The room was spotless, comfortable, and smelled wonderful. The staff was very friendly, and the parking was easy and convenient. Getting to our room was almost a little adventure — up, down, left, right, and a few turns along the way! 😂 It definitely made us laugh. Overall, a very pleasant experience and a lovely stay."

Hotel Presidente

8/10 Good

"I'm the heart of downtown. Lovely boutique hotel, modern, chic decor. Just a jewel in the middle of the action. Nice staff, decent breakfast and great bed."

Hotel Santo Tomás

8/10 Good

"The location is perfect, just a short walk to visit the Central Market, the National Theater, the plaza, and the museums. This beautiful, old hotel has excellent staff who help you enjoy the free breakfast choices, the pool, and their amazing city. The parking is secure and included. Shower grab bars and bigger towels would improve this great hotel."

Hotel Castillo

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great experience at this hotel. The staff and food and service was great. Safe as well."

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente localización para ver todo lo relevante de San José, caminando si así lo deseas. El personal del hotel es muy atento. Las comidas en su restaurante El Patio, muy buenas, al igual que el desayuno incluido. Hasta un desayuno carry-out nos dieron el día de nuestra salida, que era a las 4:00 am. Tuvimos un inconveniente con el aire acondicionado de la habitación y nos resolvieron de manera atenta y rápida. Hasta un upgrade de la habitación nos dieron. 100% recomendado!"

San José Downtown Suites

8/10 Good

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

Other attractions near Mercado Central

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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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 historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.

Plaza de la Cultura

8.6/10 (608 reviews)

Find out about the history of San José when you spend time at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

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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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Mercado Borbón

You can learn about the history of San José when you stop by Mercado Borbón. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Precolumbian Gold Museum

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Precolumbian Gold Museum in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mercado Central?

Mercado Central is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 130 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Mercado Central?

Expedia has 130 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Mercado Central.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mercado Central, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Mercado Central.

What can I see and do near Mercado Central?

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 exploring the the natural beauty of Central Park, Morazan Park and National Park.

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Our top choices for Mercado Central hotels

1. Viajero San José Hostel

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

3. Hotel Casa 69

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

6. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

7. Eco Stay CR

8. Lolas Hostal

9. Barceló San José

10. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

11. Casa Jardin Del Mango

12. Hotel Presidente

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

14. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

15. Apartotel Tairona

16. Hotel Santo Tomás

17. The Victorian Hotel CR

18. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

19. Ara Macao Inn

20. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

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Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Grano de Oro

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Castillo

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

San José Downtown Suites

Other attractions near Mercado Central

Central Park

San Jose Cathedral

Plaza de la Cultura

National Theater of Costa Rica

Mercado Borbón

Precolumbian Gold Museum

Melico Salazar Theatre

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

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