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A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.

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

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Steve

฿5,367

฿6,065 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 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.

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

jeff

฿1,844

฿2,084 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 hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

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

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.6 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

"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

฿3,206

฿3,623 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

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

4. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Eassa

฿1,509

฿1,705 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

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

A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.9 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Esteban

฿4,097

฿4,629 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

6. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

JOSE MAURICIO

฿1,371

฿1,550 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

7. Lolas Hostal

1.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Barry

฿845

฿1,561 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 hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table, and chairs.

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

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

carlos julius caesar

฿2,655

฿3,758 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

9. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Ronald

฿1,177

฿1,330 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

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

A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.5 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Andres

฿2,260

฿2,554 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

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

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.8 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Brenda

฿3,563

฿4,026 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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.

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

An open doorway to a courtyard with a tiled floor, a small table with chairs, and a variety of plants.

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.

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Kathy

฿2,892

฿3,268 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

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

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 Simon Bolivar Zoo

Miguel

฿2,429

฿2,745 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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

0.7 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Kemal

฿4,099

฿4,632 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

15. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 3.1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Jose

฿1,929

฿2,179 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A round dining table with a variety of dishes, drinks, and a view of the sea.

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.

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Thomas

฿4,359

฿4,926 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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, with a view of a building with large letters in the background.

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

A café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

17. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.7 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Juanita

฿2,096

฿2,368 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.4 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

kishore

฿5,123

฿5,788 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

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

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.2 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Andy

฿2,455

฿2,774 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a balcony, and a sign that reads "HOTEL."

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and several framed artworks on the walls.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mural of a sea turtle, and a window with curtains.

A spacious hall with a high ceiling, large windows, and a polished floor.

20. Hotel Ave del Paraíso

2 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Mila Monica

฿2,908

฿3,287 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Simon Bolivar Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 892 reviews	View

Top Simon Bolivar Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great but the neighborhood was a bit gritty. Not great for an evening stroll."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Super hôtel avec une localisation premium avec un super beau cachet ancien ! Le propriétaire est super gentil ! Sans oublier le spa qui atterri dans une piscine fraîche Vraiment juste du wow :)"

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly Ticas in the bar, large bar downstairs with live music on some nights, good restaurant, good pizza 🍕, best live poker room in Costa Rica, cash available at casino cage on VISA card..... inexpensive, nice hotel rooms , genuine Cuban cigars a block away in tobacco store nos"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room with friendly and wonderful staff. The restaurant in the hotel was pricey but the food was amazing. Location is in a busy area but there’s lots to do all in walking distance. Also There’s nowhere to park, you can only do valet which is just a one-time payment of $28 for your whole stay."

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."

Hotel Amón Real

10/10 Excellent

"It was nice a quiet and the security is perfect. Nobody can just walk in without being buzzed in."

Hotel Villa Tournon

10/10 Excellent

"Every thing was relatively close bye transportation to and from the hotel was very easy"

Otoya1907 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff, the room was very clean and had everything we needed. Perfect for a couple nights in San Jose."

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National Center of Art and Culture

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Simon Bolivar Zoo is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its beautiful beaches and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 190 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Adjacent to Simon Bolivar Zoo, Hotel Castillo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Presidente and Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Expedia has 190 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Simon Bolivar Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Simon Bolivar Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Simon Bolivar Zoo.

What can I see and do near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art or Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Get outside and spend some time strolling around National Park, Morazan Park and Central Park.

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Our top choices for Simon Bolivar Zoo hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

4. Eco Stay CR

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Viajero San José Hostel

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Ara Macao Inn

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

11. Hotel Presidente

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

13. Apartotel Tairona

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Soluxe El Sesteo

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

17. Hotel Cultura Plaza

18. Taormina Hotel and Casino

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

20. Hotel Ave del Paraíso

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Top Simon Bolivar Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Santo Tomás

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel La Amistad

Hotel Amón Real

Hotel Villa Tournon

Otoya1907 Hotel

Other attractions near Simon Bolivar Zoo

Edificio Metálico

Parque Espana

Morazan Park

Spirogyra Butterfly Garden

TEOR/éTica

Galería Andrómeda

National Center of Art and Culture

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

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