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

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

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

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

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Steve

฿5,345

฿6,039 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.7 km from National Center of Art and Culture

jeff

฿1,848

฿2,088 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

JOSE MAURICIO

฿1,374

฿1,553 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

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

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.

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.3 km from National Center of Art and Culture

"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

฿3,192

฿3,607 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

5. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Eassa

฿1,414

฿1,598 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.6 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Esteban

฿4,106

฿4,639 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

7. Lolas Hostal

0.9 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Barry

฿847

฿1,564 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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

A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

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

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.1 km from National Center of Art and Culture

carlos julius caesar

฿2,365

฿3,432 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

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

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.4 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Andres

฿2,090

฿2,362 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

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.

10. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Miguel

฿1,936

฿2,187 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from National Center of Art and Culture

David

฿3,392

฿3,833 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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.

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

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

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, 2.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Kathy

฿2,618

฿2,958 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

13. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.7 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Ronald

฿1,179

฿1,333 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Sharon

฿3,859

฿4,361 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

15. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 2.9 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Thomas

฿3,965

฿4,481 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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.

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 3 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Jose

฿2,216

฿2,504 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 modern lobby with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant parrot mural.

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

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.

17. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Juanita

฿2,100

฿2,373 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.2 km from National Center of Art and Culture

Andy

฿2,315

฿2,616 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A casino with slot machines, a roulette table, and a large screen displaying a game.

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

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

19. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.5 km from National Center of Art and Culture

kishore

฿4,563

฿5,157 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A conference room with wooden tables, laptops, and people working.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A staircase with a colorful mural on the wall.

20. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral, 0.7 km from National Center of Art and Culture

louis

฿484

฿1,094 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to National Center of Art and Culture

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View

Top National Center of Art and Culture Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We spent 2 days and everything was wonderful. The hosts were very kind, and the hotel was easy to access. My kids and I absolutely loved it—the cleanliness, , everything was just as we expected."

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bello el hotel, como clásico, con el bar azotea 7 con una vista espectacular. El personal se pasa de amable. Maravilla stadia."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The restaurant was awesome!!!! The food was magnificent!!!!"

Hotel Cultura Plaza

8/10 Good

"Top lugar"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bien lugar, bien céntrico lo que nos permitió movernos con mucha facilidad"

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."

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a private room. Everything as described and the location was awesome! We did wish there was a desk or a shelf so we could unpack our bags but it wasn’t too much of a hassle. Would recommend!"

Hotel Santo Tomás

8/10 Good

"The location is perfect, just a short walk to visit the Central Market, the National Theater, the plaza, and the museums. This beautiful, old hotel has excellent staff who help you enjoy the free breakfast choices, the pool, and their amazing city. The parking is secure and included. Shower grab bars and bigger towels would improve this great hotel."

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."

Other attractions near National Center of Art and Culture

A park pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a curved layout and street lamps.

Parque Espana

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

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A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

Edificio Metálico

You can learn about the history of San José with a visit to Edificio Metálico. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.

Morazan Park

8.6/10 (937 reviews)

Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Park

9.0/10 (1,316 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Galería Andrómeda

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Galería Andrómeda during your trip to San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Museum during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Center of Art and Culture?

National Center of Art and Culture is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its array of dining options and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 200 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near National Center of Art and Culture?

Adjacent to National Center of Art and Culture, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Castillo and Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels are there near National Center of Art and Culture?

Expedia has 200 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from National Center of Art and Culture.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Center of Art and Culture, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to National Center of Art and Culture.

What can I see and do near National Center of Art and Culture?

National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at National Park, Morazan Park or Central Park.

How can I get to National Center of Art and Culture?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Fercori Station and San Jose Atlantic Station are the closest stations to Carmen. There might not be many public transport choices near to National Center of Art and Culture so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for National Center of Art and Culture hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Viajero San José Hostel

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

5. Eco Stay CR

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

10. Apartotel Tairona

11. Hotel Presidente

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

13. Ara Macao Inn

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

17. Hotel Cultura Plaza

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

19. Taormina Hotel and Casino

20. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Compare popular hotels close to National Center of Art and Culture

Top National Center of Art and Culture Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel Presidente

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel La Amistad

Viajero San José Hostel

Hotel Santo Tomás

Otoya1907 Hotel

Other attractions near National Center of Art and Culture

Parque Espana

Edificio Metálico

Morazan Park

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Jacob Karpio Galería

National Park

Galería Andrómeda

Jade Museum

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