The Best Hotels Closest to Plaza de la Cultura in San José - 2026 Updated Prices

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

An indoor space with a high ceiling, metal beams, and a variety of potted plants. There are two people seated on chairs, one on a yellow chair and one on a white chair. A person is standing on a staircase.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

0.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

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 grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

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.

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Daniel Samir

4.165.295 ₫

4.706.784 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 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, 1.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

jeff

1.509.160 ₫

1.705.351 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

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

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, < 0.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Esteban

3.179.124 ₫

3.592.410 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura

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

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

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

6. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura

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

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

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

7. Lolas Hostal

Chinatown, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Barry

655.704 ₫

1.211.387 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

carlos julius caesar

1.672.045 ₫

2.477.463 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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.

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 3.2 km from Plaza de la Cultura

June

1.395.479 ₫

1.576.891 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

10. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Plaza de la Cultura

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 hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

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

11. Apartotel Tairona

2.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Miguel

1.498.743 ₫

1.693.579 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

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

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

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

12. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.2 km from Plaza de la Cultura

David

2.626.394 ₫

2.967.825 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

13. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Cultura

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

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

An open doorway to a courtyard with a tiled floor, a small table with chairs, and a variety of plants.

14. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Kathy

2.040.176 ₫

2.305.399 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

15. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

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 dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

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

16. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Tony

2.795.589 ₫

3.159.088 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.

A modern bar area with high stools, a checkered floor, and a bar counter.

17. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Lazaro Garcia

2.853.093 ₫

3.223.995 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A dining table with a meal, including a plate with a grilled chicken breast, vegetables, and a side of mashed potatoes. There are also drinks and a bowl of salad on the table.

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

18. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 2.5 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Thomas

3.070.360 ₫

3.469.507 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

Two beds with white linens and floral-patterned bedspreads, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

19. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 2.4 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Jose

1.726.947 ₫

1.951.500 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

A person sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a white cup, with a view of a building with large letters in the background.

A café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

Two dark wooden doors with a green leafy wall between them.

20. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, < 0.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Juanita

1.626.250 ₫

1.837.663 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Cultura

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 Plaza de la Cultura 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"

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."

Balmoral Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was amazing! Clean and awesome staff!"

Other attractions near Plaza de la Cultura

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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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 gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.

Morazan Park

8.6/10 (937 reviews)

Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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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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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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Casino Fiesta

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Fiesta during your time in San José?

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Municipal Crafts Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Municipal Crafts Market during your trip to San José.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza de la Cultura?

Plaza de la Cultura is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 190 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find close to Plaza de la Cultura?

Expedia has 190 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Plaza de la Cultura.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza de la Cultura, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Plaza de la Cultura.

What can I see and do near Plaza de la Cultura?

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 wandering around Morazan Park, Central Park and National Park.

How can I get to Plaza de la Cultura?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stops to Catedral. There might not be many public transport choices near to Plaza de la Cultura so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Plaza de la Cultura 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. Eco Stay CR

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

10. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

11. Apartotel Tairona

12. Hotel Presidente

13. Hotel Santo Tomás

14. The Victorian Hotel CR

15. Ara Macao Inn

16. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

17. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

18. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

19. Soluxe El Sesteo

20. Hotel Cultura Plaza

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Top Plaza de la Cultura Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Castillo

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

San José Downtown Suites

Balmoral Suites

Other attractions near Plaza de la Cultura

National Theater of Costa Rica

San Jose Cathedral

Morazan Park

Central Park

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

Casino Fiesta

Municipal Crafts Market

Melico Salazar Theatre

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