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San José has plenty of quality hotel rooms, and prices are often reasonable. Wi-fi is usually included, but breakfast is not. Unless you’re especially hardy, You’ll want somewhere with hot water from December to March. Wherever in Costa Rica's colourful capital you’re heading, read on for the best hotels in San Jose, for every taste and budget.
The hotels in the city centre are convenient, although often noisy. Not far from downtown are quieter areas such as Paseo Colón, Los Yoses and barrios Amón and Otoya. Here you’ll find more expensive hotels, many in old colonial homes.
To the west of the city is Escazú where you’ll find more pricey B&Bs. East of the city but closer to the centre than Escazú is studenty San Pedro. The area has better connections to downtown and a more cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Central San José is the cultural and commercial heart of Costa Rica's capital city. It features historic landmarks, bustling markets, and a vibrant nightlife.
These are the best options, carefully selected by our writers and local experts.
Location: C 25 bis, 69 Barrio
Painted in summer yellows, covered in art and filled with tropical flowers, this divine little guesthouse is as radiant as a toucan’s beak. Each room is individually styled. There’s a cute dining room, plus plenty of shady balconies. It’s the perfect place to soak up the joy of being in Costa Rica.
Casa 69, San Jose © Casa 69
Location: Av 6, C 13/15
One of the best hotels in San Jose and a true hidden gem as well! This Swiss-run small guesthouse has brightly painted dorms. There are basic, but colourful private rooms with a spotlessly clean shared bathroom and kitchen (free coffee). There is laundry service and luggage storage. The house is a little hard to find. Look for it next to the train tracks and tell your taxi driver it’s in a calle sin salida (cul-de-sac).
Location: C 21 y 25, Av 6
This guesthouse is in a pleasantly restored, and very central, century-old colonial villa. The 25 rooms are clean and simple with wooden floors and furnishings. Breakfast is served in a lovely, leafy courtyard garden. Free tea and coffee.
Location: C 19, Av 1/3
With a serene location adjacent to Parque Nacional, this small, family-run hostel is easily one of the city’s better budget choices. The dorm has ten full-size beds and there are six private rooms (some with private bathrooms). All are clean and comfortable and decorated with subtle style. The friendly staff can book tours and the common areas are smarter than you’d expect for this price bracket.
Hostel Casa del Parque © Hostel Casa del Parque
Location: Av Central, at C 7
This plush, immaculate hotel is smack in the middle of downtown. There are over ninety rooms. Each is tastefully decorated with lots of
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