Dolorosa Travel Guide
San José
Visit Dolorosa
Things to do

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica
Top hotels in Dolorosa

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
"This was our first time traveling to Costa Rica and I’m glad we chose this hotel. The rooms were nice and clean. AC worked well! Parking is in front of the hotel. We paid extra for the breakfast and it was delicious. We were also able to exchange a small amount cash USD at the front desk which was ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
"This hotel was an amazing little piece of paradise tucked away in a busy city. I spent two days relaxing by the pool and felt like I was on an island away from all the shops and traffic. It was close to the air port and provided us with a convenient shuttle, as well as an some extra time to stay ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
"Good service."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
"Me encantó la estancia en el hotel. Todo estuvo limpio, ordenado y el personal del hotel muy amable. Recomiendo 100%"
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
"Excellent service; just few recommendations: the Sunday brunch info was confused, at the end the were no brunch. The cine @ noon was good but requires better sound and maybe a bit more comfortable chairs, and no spicy popcorn…"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Where to stay in Dolorosa
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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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 Museum of Costa Rica.

Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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

Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Asamblea Legislativa.












