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Located in central San Jose, Hotel Casa 69 offers a garden patio, free Wi-Fi in public areas and individually decorated rooms with cable TV. The National Museum is just a 10-minute walk away.

Each bright room at Hotel Casa 69 features a fan, a fridge, a radio-alarm clock and a safe. The private bathrooms include a shower. Excellent communication, very accommodating host, fabulous breakfast. Perfect location for exploring San Jose. Highly recommend.

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9.1
Superb
2,071 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

This luxurious hotel is located in San Jose City Centre and features an on-site gourmet restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Grano de Oro also offers massage services and a rooftop garden.

Each spectacular, air-conditioned room at this property features beautiful wood décor, vaulted ceilings and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They also boast free toiletries, plush linens and a coffee maker. very uniquely designed and very tastefully too. So much greenery inside the hotel which is beautiful. Breakfast was impeccable but didn’t get to try lunch or dinner due to short stay.

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9
Superb
555 reviews
Price from
US$205.20
per night

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel offers direct access to Cariari Golf Course and transportation to Juan Santamaría International Airport, which is 5 km away. It offers free WiFi, massage, free parking and 24-hour reception. Fantastic service, very clean, charming place with personality which makes you feel like you are in Costa Rica. A few hundred meters to a small center with a small supermarket and a handful of restaurants; we had Mexican which was nice. Solid breakfast included with fresh fruit, special made omelets, etc Our kid had birthday and the staff was so nice they had made a cake 🎂 which was a compliment from the house.

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9.2
Superb
215 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

Hotel Aranjuez will offer you “an authentic Costa Rican lodging experience” in an urban oasis surrounded by tropical gardens. Each room features an authentic decor and is equipped with a 32" flat screen TV, hot water, safety-deposit box and a desk. Location was good Staff was very friendly and even prepared breakfast for us to go as we had an early flight Room was clean and beds comfy Overall, a good place

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8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews
Price from
US$74.74
per night

Posada el Quijote is located in San José and housed in a colonial-style building. It has a spacious garden, free Wi-Fi access and a snack bar.

The bright rooms have wooden furniture and will provide you with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower and free toiletries. All rooms offer garden views. Beautiful view, very nice pool, rooms and facilities were clean and comfortable. Delicious complimentary breakfast with vegan options on the morning. Staff was very helpful and made our stay exceptional

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8.8
Fabulous
1,407 reviews
Price from
US$67.04
per night

Apartotel La Sabana is located 1.5 km from central San José and offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access, breakfast included with the rate and an outdoor pool.

The apartments at Apartotel La Sabana feature a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom that comes with a hot-water shower. A safety deposit box and a fan are also included. Some units include a seating area. Simple and build with care and attention to detail. Very homely. Free water everywhere in dispensers

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8.9
Fabulous
1,190 reviews
Price from
US$136
per night

Featuring an indoor swimming pool, a terrace, hot tub and free high speed WiFi in all areas, this hotel is 5 minutes’ drive from the La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Multiplaza Mall.

The rooms and suites offer modern décor, air conditioning, wardrobe, laptop safe, minibar and flat-screen cable TV. The bathrooms come with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Location, cleanliness, and restaurant on site was fantastic.

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8
Very good
3,359 reviews
Price from
US$106.25
per night

This stylish hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a conference center. Each spacious room includes free Wi-Fi.

The spacious rooms feature classic-style décor and elegant carved wood furniture. Each room offers a coffee maker and a stylish bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Everything! The stuff, the food, we had a good sleep.

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8
Very good
2,569 reviews
Price from
US$137.75
per night

Located in the centre of San José, Fleur de Lys offers individually decorated rooms set in a Victorian mansion. It features an attractive terrace, gardens and a restaurant.

The Fleur de Lys’ individually decorated rooms feature local art work. They have cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. Breakfast and shower were good.

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8.1
Very good
1,875 reviews
Price from
US$70.30
per night

Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley. Set in the centre of Santa Ana, this eco-friendly hotel has an à la carte restaurant. Really nice hotel, very polite staff made us feel comfortable at all times. The rooftol pool is great and the art collwction on display quite worth a look. We ll be back.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,814 reviews
Price from
US$159.29
per night

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