San José Travel Guide
San José
Visit San José
Things to do
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
฿3,252
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket
฿1,150
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
฿1,150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
฿4,435
per adult
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
฿6,077
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day
฿4,435
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in San José
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,588 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿4,588
฿5,185 total
16 Jul - 17 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! (2,567 reviews)
"El precio que pagamos merecia al menos un desayuno para llevar de mas calidad , y el aire acondicionado hace un ruido espantoso , deberian tener algo mas moderno , lo que le doy un 10 es al transporte ,pero esa piscina de agua fria tampoco la usamos realmente espere mas ."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿4,373 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿4,373
฿4,941 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (515 reviews)
"El hotel es bello y limpio."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is ฿4,588 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,588
฿5,185 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,940 reviews)
"El hotel es muy nuevo y céntrico. La limpieza era extraordinary. El Hotel queda a pasos del City Mall."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is ฿4,219 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿4,219
฿4,767 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"The staff were incredibly helpful and kind. Everyone greeted us and said hello as we walked by. The gym was clean and well equipped."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is ฿3,983 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,983
฿4,501 total
20 Jul - 21 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! (1,148 reviews)
"Perfect for what you want: a place near the airport that is not too expensive and with parking and breakfast included."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿6,326 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿6,326
฿7,148 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"The food is so so expensive."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in San José
Find the best San José 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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.
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.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton
La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ciudad Cariari
Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.
