Travellers to San José's Merced neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Mercado Central and Children's Museum as part of your Merced travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Merced?

If you're searching for places to stay in San José, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 49 Merced hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Merced.

What are the top things to see and do in Merced?

Mercado Central, Children's Museum and Mercado Borbón are just a few attractions to check out in Merced. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as Precolumbian Gold Museum or Melico Salazar Theatre.

The Best Hotels in Merced, San José - 2025 Updated Prices

Top Trending Hotels Near Merced, San José

"Great Place!"

1.333.654 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Clean and good price"

822.696 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 9 PM, free pool cabanas, pool loungers

"Clean, quiet and the restaurant has a very diverse menu. , quiet and the restaurant is very nice and has an very diverse menu. "

3.036.018 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

"It was convenient "

1.002.570 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "

Habitación mediana #4 baño compartido -C MATRIMONIAL | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

"Great for a quick stay"

1.194.237 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

"This is pretty good for a short stay downtown San Jose. The downside is that it's a hostel, not a hotel. It's weird that they call it a hotel. And of course I had a private room with a private bathroom but this is definitely not a hotel."

1.209.908 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

"The place was old, but well maintained without air conditioning. The service was okay. "

1.146.469 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

"Great location for travel "

3.481.866 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

"Great place close to the airport "

3.750.791 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

"Excellent hotel if you want to be close to the airport and restaurants. "

3.862.843 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

"Great staff, good food, excellent area!"

3.718.649 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

"Great staff, good value, good food in restaurant, interesting demographic"

4.012.344 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

"Very nice clean and the food amazing"

2.066.724 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

"The breakfast was amazing!"

2.742.324 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

"Excelente breakfast and location"

3.521.674 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

"Good hotel "

1.887.190 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

"Our stay at Peace Lodge was amazing. The service, to the delicious restaurants, to the night walk, and all of the animal sightings and viewings were truly amazing. Thank you to Michael and Andres for making this trip so memorable!"

19.854.902 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel cot, rollaway beds

"Beautiful accommodations - up to date, spacious room, large bathroom. The grounds were very attractive and well kept. Dining was very good which is nice since the lodge is a bit out of the way from other options. Good location - not too far from San Jose and close to the Poas Volcano National Park and not far from the La Paz Waterfalls."

Where to stay in Merced

Find the best Merced 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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