Barrio Escalante Travel Guide
San José

Visit Barrio Escalante
Stay near popular Barrio Escalante attractions
Things to do

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From San Jose

Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica
Top hotels in Barrio Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
"The staff were often rude and unhelpful - they gave away our reservation to someone else who “paid first,” even though our room had been booked well in advance. They didn’t compensate us for the room switch either since we were put in a room that was cheaper than the original, and they were rude ..."
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Barceló San José

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
"Very close to airport. Plaza is walking distance and staff is very helpful. Food is decent. Safe and comfortable stay"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Where to stay in Barrio Escalante

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.

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.

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.

Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.
















