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1. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
4.3 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Well maintained, clean and great breakfast, close to airport"
United States
Merri Heather
The price is S$171
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
3.5 star property
3.9 km from San José
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,178 reviews)
"Great service, excellent breakfast and very close to the airport."
United States
Rosa
The price is S$172
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
4.2 km from San José
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,257 reviews)
"Easy airport location, good breakfast and helpful staff"
United States
Jeremy Lee
The price is S$171
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

4. Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
1.6 km from San José
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (831 reviews)
"Great stay at a unique and quiet location!"
United States
Marc
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Villa San Ignacio

5. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
5.6 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,730 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and conveniently located close to the airport and hire cars"
United Kingdom
Suresh
The price is S$196
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

6. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
5.6 km from San José
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,766 reviews)
"Clean rooms and great amenities and excellent food and staff"
United States
Salvatore
The price is S$181
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

7. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
2.5 star property
3.4 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (629 reviews)
"Nice and affordable hotel in a cute town near the airport. Perfect for our one-night stay."
United States
Joseph
The price is S$51
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

8. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
5.7 km from San José
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,537 reviews)
"Close to the airport, will stay there again"
United States
Danny
The price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel Mango

9. Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
2.2 km from San José
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice Hotel, friendly staff."
Canada
Michael
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hotel Aeropuerto

10. Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn
3.0 star property
3.1 km from San José
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (715 reviews)
"Very nice for airport layover"
Canada
vanessa
The price is S$93
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Trapp Family Country Inn

11. Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
2.0 star property
2.7 km from San José
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (263 reviews)
"Lovely place"
United States
Collin
The price is S$64
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

12. Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel Pibi Boreal
3.0 star property
6.7 km from San José
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (467 reviews)
"The grounds were beautiful with a park like feel and lovely gardens"
United States
Monica
The price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hotel Pibi Boreal

13. Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
4.0 star property
4 km from San José
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (132 reviews)
"Very clean property, staff is attentive. Check in was hassle free and the breakfast was excellent!"
Canada
Kaief
The price is S$160
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

14. Hotel La Rosa de America

Hotel La Rosa de America
3.0 star property
La Mandarina, 1.8 km from San José
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (466 reviews)
"nice place for a night before flying. pool & staff were great. family suite was small but comfortable & breakfast was simple but fine. would recommend for a short stay"
United Kingdom
Sara
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Hotel La Rosa de America

15. La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B
3.0 star property
7.1 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
Robert
The price is S$157
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
La Riviera Hotel B&B

16. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
3.0 star property
8.7 km from San José
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (384 reviews)
"Nice location, not too far from the airport. There were a lot of restaurants across the street. I love that breakfast was included. The staff were very helpful in the rooms were very clean and organized."
United States
Anessa
The price is S$147
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

17. Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Buena Vista Chic Hotel
3.5 star property
7.1 km from San José
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (660 reviews)
"Everything about is excellent"
United States
Odalys
The price is S$207
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Buena Vista Chic Hotel

18. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
3.0 star property
10.5 km from San José
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (714 reviews)
"Neat as always, perfect location."
United States
Shelly
The price is S$173
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

19. Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center
4.0 star property
10 km from San José
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"The hotel is wonderful and the employees are amazing"
United States
Ricardo
The price is S$154
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

20. Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
3.0 star property
2.7 km from San José
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (74 reviews)
"Randall was very kind and helpful!! We stayed here overnight before our next flight out and it was the perfect stop!!"
Canada
Travis
The price is S$47
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
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Compare popular hotels in San José

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered patio, and a garden area.
Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
831 reviews
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A narrow, tiled corridor with hanging plants and a wicker chair.
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
2.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
263 reviews
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A modern indoor space with a large dining area, wooden furniture, and hanging pendant lights.
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
132 reviews
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A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,257 reviews
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A modern hotel kitchen with a central island, dining area, and bar.
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View

Where to stay in San José

Find the best San José areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

La Sabana

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

Hospital

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

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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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in San José?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in San José's San José neighbourhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in San José?
When you want to find places to stay in San José, start by booking one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodation options in San José.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San José, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in San José.
What are the top things to see and do in San José?
A few places to visit in the area around San José include Plaza Práktico, Central Market Alajuela and Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as Juan Santamaria Historical Museum or City Mall.