San José Travel Guide
San José
Visit San José
Things to do
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
฿3,682
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
฿1,171
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
฿4,518
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day
฿4,518
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
฿4,744
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
฿5,523
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in San José
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is ฿4,001 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿4,001
฿4,522 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (1,146 reviews)
"Room waa clean. Nice staff. Parking available. Did not have breakfast. Had to leave early in the morning to the airport"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is ฿4,386 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿4,386
฿4,956 total
28 Jul - 29 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! (2,599 reviews)
"Très bon hôtel lors d'un arrivée a San Jose. À peine 5 minutes de voiture de l'aéroport et il y a le déjeuner inclus. Le buffet déjeuner était très bien. La chambre était propre et les lits confortables. Nous recommandons."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is ฿3,779 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,779
฿4,271 total
27 Jul - 28 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Nombre de serviettes disponibles selon le nombre de personnes."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿3,945 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿3,945
฿4,458 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (536 reviews)
"A good stay and helpful shuttle."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is ฿4,128 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,128
฿4,664 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,970 reviews)
"Cerca al aeropuerto, de mucha ayuda el estacionamiento y con cc comercial a lado , el desayuno es básico pero funcional."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿6,358 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿6,358
฿7,185 total
24 Jul - 25 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent trip and convenient"
Reviewed on 20 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 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.
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 Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.
