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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 spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Steve

฿5,351

฿6,046 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.

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

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

A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.7 km from National Center of Art and Culture

jeff

฿1,838

฿2,077 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

3. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Eassa

฿1,504

฿1,700 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

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.

4. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

JOSE MAURICIO

฿1,367

฿1,545 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

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

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.6 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Esteban

฿4,084

฿4,615 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

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

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

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.3 km from National Center of Art and Culture

"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

฿2,680

฿3,029 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

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.

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

7. Lolas Hostal

0.9 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Barry

฿842

฿1,556 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

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

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.1 km from National Center of Art and Culture

carlos julius caesar

฿2,785

฿3,903 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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.

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.4 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Yolanda

฿2,253

฿2,546 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

10. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Kathy

฿2,883

฿3,257 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Brenda

฿3,551

฿4,013 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

12. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.7 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Ronald

฿1,173

฿1,326 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

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

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.

13. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Miguel

฿2,422

฿2,736 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Kemal

฿3,108

฿3,513 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A conference room with a round table, four chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a dining area.

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Lazaro Garcia

฿3,665

฿4,141 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

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

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 3 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Jose

฿1,923

฿2,173 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

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.

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

17. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 2.9 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Thomas

฿4,345

฿4,910 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

A modern lobby with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant parrot 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.

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

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Juanita

฿2,089

฿2,361 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

A building with a sign reading "Sportsmens Lodge" and a green umbrella structure.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a blue armchair.

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Andy

฿2,447

฿2,765 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story building with a green facade and colorful murals.

A restaurant with a mural of a coastal town, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

A casino with slot machines, a roulette table, and a large screen displaying a game.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a street view, and a building with a red facade.

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.5 km from National Center of Art and Culture

kishore

฿4,409

฿4,983 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to National Center of Art and Culture

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 64 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 894 reviews	View

Top National Center of Art and Culture Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

8/10 Good

"This hotel is located in a great location and very convenient to everything downtown. There are some room facing the pedestrian street so the noise is not bad. The room is spacious and linens were satisfactory. We did not like the entrance where you have to take 2 separate elevators in order to get to the room and the breakfast looks nice but is very minimal. I wish they had a fresh waffle or pancake maker. I probably would not stay at this hotel in the future."

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hostel, loved the large patio! First time staying at a Viejero. Would stay again for sure. Fun activities available too! Maverick was helpful with my questions and brought great energy to the place! The mattress was not the most comfy but for one night only it was good enough!"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

8/10 Good

"Llegamos en la noche a las 11:00 pm. Avisamos q llegábamos tarde. No sabíamos cómo entrar estuvimos como media hora esperando. Hasta que el chofer comenzó a tocar bocina. Al final apareció una señora y abrió una compuerta. Era la misma q nos atendió en el front desk. La señora estaba, no muy amigable. Parecía molesta. Fue el único incidente que podemos decir desagradable en el hotel."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean and neat, the staff was very friendly and helpful, it is an old building but well maintained, the food at the bar was good but a bit pricey, the drinks were quite expensive also, free breakfast was included and was pretty good, there was free secured underground parking but not recommended for large vehicles. This hotel/casino is a adults only spot that is guest friendly, I would definitely book this hotel again."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fabulous ✨"

Hotel Fleur De Lys

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is a home away from home for us. It is a great location to walk around downtown San Jose and visit the National museum and National theater, shops, and some wonderful restaurants. The hotel has unique rooms and a rich history related to coffee in Costa Rica. The staff is kind and always very helpful. The rooms are always clean, and it is nice to enjoy the breakfast in the morning."

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable"

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is in the heart of san Jose. The rooms were clean. All amenities worked. We had a pleasant stay. The staff was very courteous and helpful. Breakfast which is included was delicious."

Hotel La Amistad

8/10 Good

"The biggest issue I had was the train's horn but that is not the fault of the hotel. Everything else was fine."

Other attractions near National Center of Art and Culture

A park pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a curved layout and street lamps.

Parque Espana

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

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A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

Edificio Metálico

You can learn about the history of San José with a visit to Edificio Metálico. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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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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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Park

9.0/10 (1,316 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Galería Andrómeda

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Galería Andrómeda during your trip to San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Museum during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Center of Art and Culture?

National Center of Art and Culture is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its array of dining options and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 200 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near National Center of Art and Culture?

Adjacent to National Center of Art and Culture, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Castillo and Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels are there near National Center of Art and Culture?

Expedia has 200 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from National Center of Art and Culture.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Center of Art and Culture, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to National Center of Art and Culture.

What can I see and do near National Center of Art and Culture?

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. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at National Park, Morazan Park or Central Park.

How can I get to National Center of Art and Culture?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Fercori Station and San Jose Atlantic Station are the closest stations to Carmen. There might not be many public transport choices near to National Center of Art and Culture so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for National Center of Art and Culture hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Eco Stay CR

4. Viajero San José Hostel

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

10. The Victorian Hotel CR

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Ara Macao Inn

13. Apartotel Tairona

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

17. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

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Top National Center of Art and Culture Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

Viajero San José Hostel

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Fleur De Lys

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel La Amistad

Other attractions near National Center of Art and Culture

Parque Espana

Edificio Metálico

Morazan Park

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Jacob Karpio Galería

National Park

Galería Andrómeda

Jade Museum

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