San José Travel Guide
San José
Visit San José
Things to do
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
฿1,158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day
฿4,467
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
฿4,691
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
฿6,122
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
฿6,122
per adult
100% 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 ฿2,883 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿2,883
฿3,258 total
16 Sept - 17 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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is ฿3,288 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,288
฿3,716 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean. Helpful and friendly staff. They even called the doctor at 4:00AM when my son suddenly got sick. Nice amenities. But the paid breakfast was not worth it."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿3,424 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,424
฿3,870 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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! (591 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay, clean room and close to amenities"
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
Barceló San José
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is ฿2,693 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,693
฿3,043 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿6,029 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿6,029
฿6,812 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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 ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
The price is ฿2,545 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿2,545
฿2,876 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
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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 Casa Amarilla.
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 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.
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.
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Amarilla and Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica.
