What is Dolorosa like?

Travellers to San José's Dolorosa neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here.

How many hotels are there in the Dolorosa area?

With 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Dolorosa to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater San José area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Dolorosa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Dolorosa.

What are the top things to see and do in Dolorosa?

A few places to visit in the area around Dolorosa include Municipal Crafts Market, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre. While you're out sightseeing, National Theater of Costa Rica and Plaza de la Cultura are a couple of additional sights to visit in San José.

Top 10 Dolorosa Hotels of 2026

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1. Hostal Del Este Santa Fe

Dolorosa

"I am very very disappointed in this hostel. There were no actual door locks. The property is old and not in good repair and worst of all is that my mattress smelled very strongly of cat urine. Really! They tried to cover it up by hanging a toilet bowl sanitizer on the wall of the room. I removed it because the fumes were overwhelming. Also... they rent rooms by the hour! Yikes. It was the worst experience for me in a hotel/hostel, and I am a world wide traveller and often opt for...

Julie

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

2. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.5 km from Dolorosa

David

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

3. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.5 km from Dolorosa

Esteban

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

4. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen, 0.6 km from Dolorosa

Kyle

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.8 km from Dolorosa

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

6. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen, 0.6 km from Dolorosa

Anastasia

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

7. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.9 km from Dolorosa

Andres

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

8. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Catedral, 0.7 km from Dolorosa

Valeriia

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

9. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

1.2 km from Dolorosa

Andy

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.6 km from Dolorosa

Juanita

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

11. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen, 0.8 km from Dolorosa

cielo

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

12. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.6 km from Dolorosa

Tony

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

13. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 1 km from Dolorosa

kishore

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

14. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.3 km from Dolorosa

jeff

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

15. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.6 km from Dolorosa

Daniel Samir

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

16. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.5 km from Dolorosa

Lazaro Garcia

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

17. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Merced, 1.3 km from Dolorosa

Carlos Manuel

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

18. Hotel Amón Real

Amón, 1 km from Dolorosa

Lance

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral, 1.2 km from Dolorosa

louis

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

20. Barceló San José

Uruca, 3.4 km from Dolorosa

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Where to stay in Dolorosa

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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.

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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.

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La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture.

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Top Dolorosa Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"The room and the Staff were excellent. The dinner, not so much. At the suggestion of the waiter, my daughter and I ordered the rib eye dinner. Med rare. Ours were over cooked and cold. I didn’t eat more than two bites. They did credit me for my meal. Other meals we had there had always been quite good. We won’t let this one instance change our minds on staying here again. This is always our go to hotel."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"My spouse and I checked into this hotel on two separate occasions over a 7-day time span while visiting Costa Rica. It's an absolutely beautiful hotel and country! The staff at the front desk were very helpful and pleasant. They took the time to explain their local currency and point on special coins. The second time we checked in the only thing worth mentioning is that on both check-ins we were never told about the amenities that were available to us on the Hilton Doubletree property next door despite the staff member going into great details about the amenities at the Hilton Homewood Suites. My spouse found out through another visitor in the elevator."

Hotels in Dolorosa

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Our top choices for Dolorosa hotels

1. Hostal Del Este Santa Fe

2. Hotel Presidente

3. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

6. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

7. Hotel Santo Tomás

8. Hotel Fleur De Lys

9. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

10. Hotel Cultura Plaza

11. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

12. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

13. Taormina Hotel and Casino

14. Hotel Casa 69

15. Hotel Grano de Oro

16. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

17. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

18. Hotel Amón Real

19. Costa Rica Guesthouse

20. Barceló San José

Where to stay in Dolorosa

La California

Barrio Escalante

La Sabana

Hospital

Carmen

Top Dolorosa Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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