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 ฿4,548 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿4,548
฿5,139 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! (2,555 reviews)
"Perfect location to the airport and car rental. Convenient free shuttle to and from airport. Breakfast included was good for a free hotel breakfast. Menu changed daily and food was not bad. Honestly, all the staff were extremely nice and helpful. Everyone working there went above and beyond to give ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿4,117 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,117
฿4,652 total
19 Jul - 20 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! (511 reviews)
"The room was great and the convenience of breakfast and shops around was amazing. Pretty central location to a lot of fun areas in San Jose."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is ฿4,548 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,548
฿5,139 total
12 Jul - 13 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! (1,926 reviews)
"Great stay for the night before traveling."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is ฿4,182 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿4,182
฿4,725 total
24 Jul - 25 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Very clean"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is ฿3,616 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,616
฿4,086 total
27 Jul - 28 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! (1,145 reviews)
"Perfect for a 1 night in San Jose ."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿6,270 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿6,270
฿7,085 total
10 Jul - 11 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! (1,007 reviews)
"I stayed at the Marriott Resort in Belen , Heredia CR. It was a beautiful and relaxing place to be. Both family friendly while also a place conducive to nature walks and bird watching. The exercise path is lovely and you get to see many types of birds. Breakfast at the Cafe was excellent. The Desayuno ..."
Reviewed on 6 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.
