San José Travel Guide
San José
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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 ฿3,135 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,135
฿3,542 total
2 Sept - 3 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,166 reviews)
"Wonderful"
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is ฿3,680 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿3,680
฿4,158 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing amazing amazing"
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿3,869 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿3,869
฿4,372 total
18 Aug - 19 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! (580 reviews)
"Amazing hospitality"
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿6,269 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿6,269
฿7,084 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful spot. Great staff. But way overpriced when it comes to food and drinks!"
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
The price is ฿3,137 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿3,137
฿3,545 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,423 reviews)
"The service us excellent, amazing staff. Always a pleasant stay and I stay here often. The towels were pretty old and the AC in our room wasn’t working on the most recent stay. But that had never been a problem in the past."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Barceló San José
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is ฿3,016 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,016
฿3,408 total
17 Aug - 18 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,146 reviews)
"everything is nice and clean, older style build, but refreshing! the breakfasts need a redoing! they are just ok and a lil bland, otherwise they are fine."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 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 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 Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Asamblea Legislativa.
