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 ฿4,020 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿4,020
฿4,543 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (874 reviews)
"We are regular guests at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica—the grande dame of old downtown San Jose. When Hilton Curio took over about 8 years they modernized the property, while still keeping some of the old aesthetics in place. It’s an upscale experience and the Bdeakfast Buffet is amongst the finest I’ve ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

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 ฿3,321 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿3,321
฿3,753 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Un bien belle place."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Hotel Presidente
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25 San José San Jose
Fully refundable
The price is ฿786 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿786
฿888 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (720 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial

3 out of 5
Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6 San José San Jose
The price is ฿2,109 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,109
฿2,383 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located ...
Hotel Colonial
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

2 out of 5
Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose
The price is ฿262 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿262
฿691 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa ...
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
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 ฿3,060 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,060
฿3,458 total
28 Sept - 29 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 ...
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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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 Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture.



Catedral Travel Guide