San José Travel Guide
San José
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Things to do
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
฿1,158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day
฿4,467
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
฿4,691
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
฿6,122
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
฿6,122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in San José
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is ฿3,145 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,145
฿3,554 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,170 reviews)
"Clean and new room, no bad smell only the towels are seems smell bad. The reception told me was 5th floor so I was opening a different room. But it should be 2nd floor."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is ฿3,692 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿3,692
฿4,172 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful property, with great pool area. Centrally located to the city, 10 min from airport"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿3,882 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿3,882
฿4,387 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (584 reviews)
"Breakfast was good and the staff was helpful."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿6,022 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿6,022
฿6,805 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was excellent"
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
The price is ฿2,716 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿2,716
฿3,069 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,429 reviews)
"Liked the staff service and warm shower water. The shuttle service was perfect."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Barceló San José
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is ฿2,689 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿2,689
฿3,039 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,129 reviews)
"Great hotel and all the service was great"
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in San José
Find the best San José 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 Theater of Costa Rica.
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.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton
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.
