Travellers to San José's Merced neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón as part of your Merced travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Merced?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Milan Costa Rica is one of the top choices for your stay in Merced. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good option for your stay in the neighbourhood is Auténtico Hotel .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Merced?

If you're searching for places to stay in San José, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 47 Merced hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Merced.

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

Mercado Central, Mercado Borbón and Children's Museum are just a few attractions to check out in Merced. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as Precolumbian Gold Museum or Melico Salazar Theatre.

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Our top choices for Merced hotels

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9 PM, free pool cabanas, pool loungers

1. Auténtico Hotel

Merced

Jason

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

2. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Merced

Carlos Manuel

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

3. Hotel San José

Merced

Theseus

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

4. Casa Hotel Sura

Merced

Max

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Down duvets, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

5. Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana

Merced

Oswal

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

6. Del Cafetal CR

Merced

OMAR

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

7. Hostel Casa Colon

Merced

Tyler

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

8. Gaudys Hotel

Merced

Ace

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

9. Hotel Quinta Avenida

Merced

D'Arcy

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

10. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1 km from Merced

Kendra

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

11. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.1 km from Merced

Lazaro Garcia

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

12. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 1.6 km from Merced

RAHUL

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.2 km from Merced

Tony

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

14. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen, 1.4 km from Merced

Georvis Rodriguez

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

15. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 1.4 km from Merced

Andres

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

16. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 1.5 km from Merced

Mohua

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

17. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen, 1.6 km from Merced

Anastasia

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

18. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 1.2 km from Merced

Thomas

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. Barceló San José

Uruca, 1.9 km from Merced

Philip

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

20. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 1.6 km from Merced

Thomas

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Merced

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Auténtico Hotel	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 692 reviews	View
Gaudys Hotel	2.0 star property	8.2 Very good 33 reviews	View
Del Cafetal CR	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 22 reviews	View
Hotel Milan Costa Rica	3.5 star property	7.8 Good 420 reviews	View
Hostel Casa Colon	2.0 star property	7.8 Good 146 reviews	View

Where to stay in Merced

Find the best Merced 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 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 Precolumbian Gold Museum 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 Merced Hotel Reviews

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"We are regular guests at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica—the grande dame of old downtown San Jose. When Hilton Curio took over about 8 years they modernized the property, while still keeping some of the old aesthetics in place. It’s an upscale experience and the Bdeakfast Buffet is amongst the finest I’ve ever had. The gym is also modern and well equipped. Still the best hotel in the downtown area especially for business purposes. Highly recommended."