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 Casa Amarilla.
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.
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Amarilla and Asamblea Legislativa.
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
The room was terrible. The amenities were in terrible condition. The pool table was atrocious. The shuttle smelled the driver had a prostitute in the back.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
I couldn’t get the Tv to work,otherwise a great place to stay
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Comfortable beds. Helpful staff Very clean
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Spacious, clean rooms and gated. Very posh!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Staff were very welcoming and helpful, and the breakfast was amazing. Hotel is very clean.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
A little pricey but spectacular, waking distance from lots of restaurants in a safe neighborhood. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
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.
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
The Theatre was an amazing place to visit and eat and finished of with a fab Irish coffee, great staff too. Beautiful church and buzzing square. Didn't really have any more time to explore more, very friendly people. Apart from the taxi driver lol
Really busy traffic. Driving is not for the faint hearted.
Not a city I would recommend you visit. Costa Rica is all about nature. San Jose is not pretty, does not have any proper cultural bits to visit. Don't waste your time!!!
I love Costa Rica for the amazing abundance and diversity of its nature, and for the warmth of its people. But traffic choked and uninspiring architecture make San Jose far from my favorite Latin American capital city.
We mostly used San Hose as a hub whilst travelling to see other parts of Costa Rica. The city may be up and coming but it is still very much a locals place. Some nice restaurants but you have to seek them out.
We stayed three times for five days in total as we used it as a central hub during our tour of Costa Rica, visiting six other locations. It has some great coffee shops and great little cafes. Go to the 1147 Cafe, Hotel Aranjuez, outstanding food.
