Catedral Travel Guide

San José

A yellow building with a flag, a staircase, and a person walking.
A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.
A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.
An ornate ceiling with gold leaf decorations and a central emblem.
An ornate golden table with intricate carvings and floral motifs.

Stay near popular Catedral attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Catedral

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3 San José
The price is ฿4,741 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿4,741
฿5,358 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

4 out of 5
Avenida Central, Calle 7 San José San José
The price is ฿3,430 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿3,430
฿3,876 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"El lugar es excelente, se va caminando a la mayoría de los lugares de interés de San José. Estuvo impecable la limpieza, el desayuno y todo lo demás, lo recomiendo 100%"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hotel Presidente
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25 San José San Jose
The price is ฿378 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿378
฿855 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Fleur De Lys

3 out of 5
13th street between 2nd and 6th avenue San José San Jose
The price is ฿1,744 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿1,744
฿1,971 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (526 reviews)
"Bad location"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hotel Fleur De Lys
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is ฿3,665 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,665
฿4,142 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,144 reviews)
"It’s about five minutes from the airport. They have a shuttle that will take you to the airport. Has a nice restaurant for the complementary breakfast. Walmart is right next-door so it was helpful to stock up on things. Much cheaper than the same stuff at the airport! Highly recommend if you’re flying ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is ฿4,609 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿4,609
฿5,209 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,590 reviews)
"While we had a wonderful time in Costa Rica it is pretty much second world. The Hampton Inn could have been in Virginia or Florida. Very nice!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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Where to stay in Catedral

Find the best Catedral 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.

La Sabana

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

Hospital

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

Pavas

While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Tempo are some notable places to visit nearby.



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