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 48 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

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

"Relaxing, quiet and beautiful views and the food was pricey but good."

3.916.611 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

"Very quiet country like Villas, secluded, secured parking. The rooms have bunk beds which increases the bed count with larger rooms that fit up to 7. The hotel is near the animal refuge and some great local restaurants, if you are driving."

"Great spot!"

3.383.070 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

"It was a nice, simple, clean hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant was great with lots of choices."

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

"Great for a quick stay"

1.200.187 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

"It was ok "

1.402.193 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

1.153.804 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

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

"Nice place to stay for few days closer to a lot of things good"

792.121 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

Standard Studio | 1 bedroom, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

"Personnel acceuillant mais parlant peu anglais. Seule la demoiselle lors de notre depart nous a compris. Lors de notre premier matin, nous avons pris notre douche a l'eau froide. Déjeuner correct. Personne n'a pu nous aider pour connecter notre nouvelle carte SIM."

"It was convenient "

1.007.565 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

"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."

1.331.613 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

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

"Nice place to stay "

2.809.742 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

"Amazing staff, free breakfast, convenient gift store and very comfy beds!"

3.556.676 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

"Breakfast was great! The small garden was beautiful. The best part was the friendly helpful staff! "

1.596.204 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

"Excelente breakfast and location"

3.231.022 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

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!"

"Great place to stay. The bed was too firm for me but that’s better than too soft!"

3.531.451 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

"Wonderful hotel! "

2.995.427 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

Where to stay in Merced

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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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