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 Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge are a couple of additional sights to visit in San José.

Top 10 Dolorosa Hotels of 2026

National Museum of Costa Rica in an old military barracks, with the Costa Rican flag flying above it, in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica

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Our top choices for Dolorosa hotels

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

18 Aug - 19 Aug

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

2. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.5 km from Dolorosa

cara

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

3. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen, 0.6 km from Dolorosa

Georvis Rodriguez

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.5 km from Dolorosa

GERMAN

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

5. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.9 km from Dolorosa

Robert

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.8 km from Dolorosa

Tsolmon

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

7. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen, 0.6 km from Dolorosa

Luis

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

8. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Catedral, 0.7 km from Dolorosa

Theresa

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

9. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.3 km from Dolorosa

Luca

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

10. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.6 km from Dolorosa

Juanita

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

11. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

1.2 km from Dolorosa

Krishna Bosco

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

12. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.6 km from Dolorosa

Kendra

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

13. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 1 km from Dolorosa

Patrick H

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.6 km from Dolorosa

Juan

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

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

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.5 km from Dolorosa

Richard

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen, 0.8 km from Dolorosa

cielo

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

17. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Merced, 1.3 km from Dolorosa

abel

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

18. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral, 1.2 km from Dolorosa

Dianna

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

19. Barceló San José

Uruca, 3.4 km from Dolorosa

sonia

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

20. Hotel La Amistad

1.3 km from Dolorosa

Ricardo

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

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Where to stay in Dolorosa

Find the best Dolorosa 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.

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A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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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A church with a tall spire and a clock tower.

Hospital

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

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A large stadium with a metal framework and rows of seats.

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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A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Asamblea Legislativa.

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Top Dolorosa Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

8/10 Good

"The WiFi network is not good, not a good idea for business, but super for vacation"

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

10/10 Excellent

"The front staff is amazing, the service is incredible! Everyone is so kind. This is my go to hotel in Escazu! There is the most amazing Margarito, food court right next door so you can have a whole variety of foods as well. Special shout out to Fernando B he was so kind and awesome! See you guys next week I’ll be back again :)"

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first time traveling to Costa Rica and I’m glad we chose this hotel. The rooms were nice and clean. AC worked well! Parking is in front of the hotel. We paid extra for the breakfast and it was delicious. We were also able to exchange a small amount cash USD at the front desk which was convenient. There are a few restaurants walking distance away that were also wonderful!"

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Our top choices for Dolorosa hotels

1. Hostal Del Este Santa Fe

2. Hotel Presidente

3. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Hotel Santo Tomás

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

7. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

8. Hotel Fleur De Lys

9. Hotel Casa 69

10. Hotel Cultura Plaza

11. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

12. Hotel Grano de Oro

13. Taormina Hotel and Casino

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

17. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

18. Costa Rica Guesthouse

19. Barceló San José

20. Hotel La Amistad

Where to stay in Dolorosa

La California

Barrio Escalante

Hospital

La Sabana

Carmen

Top Dolorosa Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

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