The Best Hotels Closest to San Jose Cathedral in San José - 2026 Updated Prices

A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.

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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

0.9 km from San Jose Cathedral

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 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, 1.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

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

A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.

3. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.3 km from San Jose Cathedral

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

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.

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.2 km from San Jose Cathedral

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

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

"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 spacious living room with a large window, a white sofa, colorful cushions, a white coffee table, and a red chair.

6. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

La Sabana, 3 km from San Jose Cathedral

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

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

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

7. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

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 narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

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, 0.7 km from San Jose Cathedral

Barry

655.704 ₫

1.211.387 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

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, 3.2 km from San Jose Cathedral

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

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

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

10. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.8 km from San Jose Cathedral

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

A view through a window of a building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a tall white building with a yellow accent in the background.

11. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 3 km from San Jose Cathedral

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

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

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

12. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from San Jose Cathedral

David

2.626.394 ₫

2.967.825 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

13. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.7 km from San Jose Cathedral

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

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

14. Apartotel Tairona

2.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

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

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.

15. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from San Jose Cathedral

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.

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

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.

16. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

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

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

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

17. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 3.2 km from San Jose Cathedral

GUSTAVO

5.003.126 ₫

5.653.533 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

18. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1.2 km from San Jose Cathedral

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.

19. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.2 km from San Jose Cathedral

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 hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

20. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

Lazaro Garcia

2.853.093 ₫

3.223.995 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to San Jose Cathedral

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 San Jose Cathedral 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 San Jose Cathedral

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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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 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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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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Municipal Crafts Market

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

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Mercado Central

8.4/10 (269 reviews)

During your trip to San José, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Jose Cathedral?

San Jose Cathedral 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 182 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find near San Jose Cathedral?

Expedia has 182 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Jose Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Jose Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near San Jose Cathedral.

What can I see and do near San Jose Cathedral?

National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum feature captivating exhibits. 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.

How can I get to San Jose Cathedral?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stations to Catedral. There might not be many public transport choices near San Jose Cathedral so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for San Jose Cathedral 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. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

14. Apartotel Tairona

15. Hotel Santo Tomás

16. The Victorian Hotel CR

17. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

18. Ara Macao Inn

19. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

20. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Compare popular hotels close to San Jose Cathedral

Top San Jose Cathedral 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 San Jose Cathedral

Central Park

National Theater of Costa Rica

Plaza de la Cultura

Melico Salazar Theatre

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

Municipal Crafts Market

Mercado Central

Casino Fiesta

Frequently asked questions

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