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Our top choices for Catedral hotels

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (696 reviews)
"I the hostel served its purpose for the price. Very quiet and the sister property across the street provided the amenities that were not available at the guesthouse. Decent stay, which they had air conditioning."
United States
Aubreion
The price is ฿339
฿766 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Eco Stay CR

Eco Stay CR
2.5 star property
Catedral
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Shuttle services from airport is huge bonus, good price point, very friendly staff, amazing breakfast"
Canada
Eassa
The price is ฿1,473
฿1,665 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Eco Stay CR

Hostal Del Este Santa Fe

Hostal Del Este Santa Fe
1.5 star property
Catedral
4.4 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"I am very very disappointed in this hostel. There were no actual door locks. The property is old and not in good repair and worst of all is that my mattress smelled very strongly of cat urine. Really! They tried to cover it up by hanging a toilet bowl sanitizer on the wall of the room. I removed it because the fumes were overwhelming. Also... they rent rooms by the hour! Yikes. It was the worst experience for me in a hotel/hostel, and I am a world wide traveller and often opt for...
United States
Julie
The price is ฿982
฿1,110 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Hostal Del Este Santa Fe

Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
Catedral
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (318 reviews)
"Property is very cute, comfy bed, and extremely helpful and friendly staff. "
United Kingdom
Alina
The price is ฿1,899
฿2,145 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"It was wonderful all around, the friendly staff made the beautiful hotel even better!"
United States
Whitney
The price is ฿3,545
฿4,006 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Fleur De Lys
3.0 star property
Catedral
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (523 reviews)
"Wonderful quaint hotel with great staff"
United States
Theresa
The price is ฿1,680
฿1,898 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Le Bergerac

Hotel Le Bergerac
3.5 star property
Catedral
7.4 out of 10, Good, (391 reviews)
"Everything is nearby and the staff where nice to help with anything you needed had a traditional breakfast which was brilliant would recommend"
United Kingdom
Liam
The price is ฿2,651
฿3,366 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Hotel Le Bergerac

Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Catedral
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (237 reviews)
"Clean and pretty basic amenities; near a lot of restaurants"
United States
Rima
The price is ฿2,721
฿3,075 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Hotel Colonial

Hotel Arrecifes

Hotel Arrecifes
3.0 star property
Catedral
7.0 out of 10, Good, (25 reviews)
"the staff was nice and friendly. however i felt like i got catfished by the pictures. the walls needs painting, the bathroom. dirty beds, i would not recommend it "
United States
Carlos
The price is ฿1,473
฿1,665 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Hotel Arrecifes

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (819 reviews)
"Staff were extremely helpful in planning day trips from the hotel."
United States
Michael
The price is ฿4,164
฿4,705 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Balmoral Suites

Balmoral Suites
3.5 star property
Catedral
7.4 out of 10, Good, (43 reviews)
"Easy parking and good breakfast in the restaurant"
United States
Marcus Robert
The price is ฿4,301
฿4,860 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Balmoral Suites

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Catedral
7.8 out of 10, Good, (343 reviews)
"Excellent atmosphere especially for meeting other travelers from around the world"
United States
D'Arcy
The price is ฿274
฿702 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"Great budget option in San Jose's chinatown!Near to Tracopa bus station too."
Canada
Fabienne
The price is ฿1,061
฿1,198 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Lolas

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
2.0 star property
18.5 km from Catedral
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"A clean, cozy place with friendly people and a delicious breakfast."
United States
Haidy
The price is ฿1,274
฿1,439 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.8 km from Catedral
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (565 reviews)
"Beautiful and beautifully maintained property. The staff is very courteous and friendly."
United States
Jean-luc
The price is ฿2,654
฿2,999 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Poas Volcano Lodge

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
3.0 star property
18.5 km from Catedral
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (61 reviews)
"The place is very nice and clean,the staff is very courteous and prompt for the airport ride "
United States
Jean G
The price is ฿1,061
฿1,199 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Catedral
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,471 reviews)
"Very nice and chill place. Resort feel right by the aiport. (not airport hotel feel)"
United States
Mathew
The price is ฿2,395
฿2,707 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Hotel Mango

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
19.2 km from Catedral
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (674 reviews)
"it a good place to stay if you are stating they're one"
United States
Marisol
The price is ฿2,550
฿3,436 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Brillasol Airport Hotel

Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn
3.0 star property
18.1 km from Catedral
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (709 reviews)
"Wonderful great place to relax before or after your flight "
United States
Nancy
The price is ฿3,304
฿3,734 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Trapp Family Country Inn

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
15.7 km from Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,521 reviews)
"Beautiful place enjoyed always stay there"
United States
Deidalia
The price is ฿3,619
฿4,089 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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Compare popular hotels in Catedral

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Games room
Eco Stay CR
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
34 reviews
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Coffee service
Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
318 reviews
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The Apex | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished
Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
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Living room
Lolas
1.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
49 reviews
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Restaurant
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
819 reviews
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Where to stay in Catedral

Find the best Catedral 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 National Center of Art and Culture.

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 Center of Art and Culture.

La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Pavas

While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Amusement Park San Jose and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Catedral?
Travellers to San José's Catedral neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater of Costa Rica as part of your Catedral travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Catedral?
Based on our traveller data, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay in Catedral. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton and Costa Rica Guesthouse.
How many hotels will I find in the Catedral area?
Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodation options in Catedral to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San José area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Catedral, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Catedral.
What is there to do around this San José neighbourhood?
National Museum of Costa Rica, Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum feature captivating exhibits to peruse while you're exploring Catedral. National Theater of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Catedral include Municipal Crafts Market, Plaza de la Democracia and Casino Fiesta. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as Asamblea Legislativa or Plaza de la Cultura.
How can I get around Catedral and the greater San José area?
If you want to venture out of town, San Jose Viquez Square Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station.