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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.

1. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

San Francisco

Tony

฿3,551

฿4,013 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery.

The exterior of Hotel Villa Tournon with a signboard, a covered entrance, and a tiled walkway.

A spacious lobby with wooden beams, a chandelier, and a bar area with flags.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

2. Hotel Villa Tournon

Tournón

Carl

฿2,300

฿2,599 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

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

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

RAHUL

฿2,543

฿2,874 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A bar with a grid ceiling, hanging lights, and a large screen displaying a promotional advertisement.

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

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.

4. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Carmen

kishore

฿5,001

฿5,651 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.

A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.

5. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen

Anastasia

฿3,363

฿3,800 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a starry night sky.

A modern lounge area with a round wooden table, white chairs, a grey sofa, and a bookshelf.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, palm trees, and a visible restaurant in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, coffee bar, and vending machine.

6. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen

Georvis Rodriguez

฿1,993

฿2,253 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

7. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

Andres

฿2,069

฿2,338 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

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

8. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Carmen

Andy

฿2,304

฿2,603 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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

9. Hotel Presidente

Catedral

Thomas

฿3,336

฿3,770 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern interior with a staircase, black wicker furniture, and a stone wall.

A hallway with a large painting on the wall and a black door with the number 201.

A modern hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the street through large glass doors.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring wicker furniture and red cushions, glass-top tables, and a ceiling fan.

10. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Merced

Carlos Manuel

฿1,495

฿1,689 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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.

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

11. Barceló San José

Uruca

Philip

฿3,100

฿3,503 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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, in a cafe with a view of buildings through the window.

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

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

12. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen

Juanita

฿2,066

฿2,334 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, a chandelier, and a decorative wall with a sign.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, a desk, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a bathtub and plants.

13. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Catedral

Valeriia

฿1,678

฿1,896 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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.

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.

14. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral

Esteban

฿4,038

฿4,563 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with wrought iron railings.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, framed certificates, and a staircase with a red carpet.

A swimming pool with tiled edges, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched doorways.

A courtyard with a pool, columns, and a building with balconies.

15. Hotel Colonial

Catedral

Laura

฿2,085

฿2,356 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A conference room with wooden tables, laptops, and people working.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A two-story white building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a small porch area.

A group of people sitting around a wooden table outdoors with laptops and water bottles.

16. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral

louis

฿790

฿892 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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.

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

17. Hotel Casa 69

La California

jeff

฿1,917

฿2,166 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.

A bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a mural on the wall.

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other buildings and palm trees.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, wooden accents, and a staircase.

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen

cielo

฿3,445

฿3,893 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A two-story hotel with a flat roof and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A living room with a television mounted on the wall, a brown leather sofa, a small potted plant, and a glass coffee table.

A reception area with a wooden chair, a water dispenser, a clock, and a vase with flowers.

19. Hotel Quinta Avenida

Merced

D'Arcy

฿1,071

฿1,210 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.

A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of plants.

A long dining table set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.

20. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Sánchez

Jorge Andres

฿4,462

฿5,042 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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Where to stay in San Francisco

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Tournón

Tournón

Though Tournón may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de la Cultura and National Theater of Costa Rica.

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Spirogyra Butterfly Garden

8.8/10 (216 reviews)

This urban oasis showcases over 30 butterfly species, including the striking blue morpho, in a tranquil garden setting. Follow the Contemplation Walk down to the river for a peaceful retreat from San José's city bustle.

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The historic National Theatre hosts performances amid the city's vibrant museums, plazas, and colonial architecture. Nearby Poás Volcano National Park offers stunning crater views while coffee plantation tours reveal the region's rich agricultural heritage.

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A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a highway, and distant mountains.

Top San Francisco Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"It was a beautiful place and the staff was so nice and accommodating. Our room was huge. The pool and hot tub was perfect. The shuttle to and from the airport was very helpful . Breakfast was amazing. I really enjoyed my made-to-order omelet."

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable bed , clean and quiet!"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Loved staying here!"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room , Beautiful views of mountains , great snacks and breakfast , shuttle to airport a plus"

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Every employee genuinely seemed to care about my needs. I’d had major dental work done the day I got there and I didn’t speak their language but my every need was still met"

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Friendly service."

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel and staff. Will definitely stay here again for next trip to CR in a few months. Great job hotel team! :-)"

Hotel Castillo

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great experience at this hotel. The staff and food and service was great. Safe as well."

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

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Hotel Pacandé

200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet Alajuela Alajuela

฿628

฿710 total

19 Sept - 20 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (262 reviews)

Toucan Hostel

Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela

฿1,019

฿1,151 total

19 Sept - 20 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela

฿982

฿1,333 total

19 Sept - 20 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (598 reviews)

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela

฿1,286

฿1,453 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (254 reviews)

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José

฿1,590

฿1,797 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

TORRE CARIARI 111, AUTOPISTA NACIONAL Ulloa

฿3,411

฿3,854 total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in San Francisco?

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela and Barceló San José. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in San Francisco.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San Francisco, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in San Francisco.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in San Francisco?

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free Wi-Fi and free Internet. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in San Francisco.

What is staying in San Francisco like?

Visitors to San Francisco will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. In San Francisco, there are 2 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about San Francisco.

What should I see while I'm in San Francisco?

A favourite place to visit is Spirogyra Butterfly Garden. You'll also find National Museum of Costa Rica and Plaza de la Cultura in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's San Francisco guide.

What's the weather like in San Francisco?

The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 19°C. The rainiest months in San Francisco are October, June, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 650 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for San Francisco hotels

1. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

2. Hotel Villa Tournon

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

4. Taormina Hotel and Casino

5. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

6. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

7. Hotel Santo Tomás

8. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

9. Hotel Presidente

10. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

11. Barceló San José

12. Hotel Cultura Plaza

13. Hotel Fleur De Lys

14. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

15. Hotel Colonial

16. Costa Rica Guesthouse

17. Hotel Casa 69

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

19. Hotel Quinta Avenida

20. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Where to stay in San Francisco

Tournón

Stay near popular San Francisco attractions

Spirogyra Butterfly Garden

Learn more about San Francisco

Top San Francisco Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hotel Castillo

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

More cheap stays in San Francisco

Hotel Pacandé

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Viajero San José Hostel

Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

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