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A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.

1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Canada
Carol
$101 nightly
$114 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.
A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Alexis
$79 nightly
$89 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.
A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. There are two paintings on the walls and a large window.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Kimberly
$118 nightly
$134 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and artwork on the walls.
A retail store with shelves of snacks, plush toys, and a display of shoes.
A modern bar area with a large TV, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.

4. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Juan
$114 nightly
$129 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.

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

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
United States
Juan
$106 nightly
$120 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern bar area with wicker chairs, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
Nicole
$111 nightly
$125 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.
A modern living room with a round coffee table, green armchairs, and a grey sofa. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a view of greenery outside.
A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Luz
$125 nightly
$141 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.
A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.
A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.

8. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
United States
Robert
$81 nightly
$92 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Mango
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans arranged for socializing.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.
A bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Emmanuel
$110 nightly
$124 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A pool area with sun loungers and a bar.
A spacious, modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a glass railing, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with multiple shelves of bottles, and three bar stools.

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
United States
Allistaire
$144 nightly
$163 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.
A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of plants.
A long dining table set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.

11. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Jorge Andres
$135 nightly
$153 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

12. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
Scott
$77 nightly
$87 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Chandler
$114 nightly
$129 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A modern office space with a large window, a desk with computers, two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the orange wall.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and lush greenery.
A lobby with a large orange wall, a modern art piece, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

14. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
$71 nightly
$80 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Wyndham Garden' sign, and well-lit windows.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, hanging pendant lights, and a large abstract painting.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a minimalist design.
An outdoor patio with glass tables and chairs, a sofa, and a view of greenery.

15. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Ana Luisa Lopez
$109 nightly
$123 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.

16. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
United States
Anastasia
$96 nightly
$109 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Total with taxes and fees
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a television, and a sign indicating a kitchen area.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a round dining table with black chairs.
A buffet with various dishes, including salads, soups, and grains, in a modern kitchen setting.

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
$112 nightly
$126 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.
A bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a mural on the wall.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, wooden accents, and a staircase.

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Carmen
United States
cielo
$97 nightly
$109 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.
A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone-paved courtyard, and lush greenery.

19. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Everardo
$90 nightly
$101 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Irazu Hotel & Studios
A conference room with wooden tables, laptops, and people working.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A two-story white building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a small porch area.

20. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Catedral
United States
louis
$34 nightly
$39 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Costa Rica Guesthouse
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Barceló San José

Barceló San José

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$94 nightly
$106 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (2,154 reviews)
Barceló San José
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

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$176 nightly
$199 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3 San José
$122 nightly
$138 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (878 reviews)
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Everyone was fantastic and very helpful. The hotel was clean and friendly."
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic stay, the staff helped with all of our questions and we made our flight without any troubles. Breakfast was good too."
Kyle 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was the worse we ever had. Not worth a single penny. Beside that, the whole thing was excellent."
Hernando 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Hotel Castillo

Hotel Castillo

10/10 Excellent
"It was a great experience at this hotel. The staff and food and service was great. Safe as well."
Lloyd 3-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Hotel Castillo

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Three Star Hotel Guide for San José

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in San José, San José Province are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in San José, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in San José?
Travelers in search of a pleasant and affordable San José property often book a room at Hotel El Maragato. This 3-star hotel, roughly 0.2 mi northeast of the center, comes with an espresso maker and a pillowtop mattress. Want another top tip? Located 0.3 mi northeast of downtown and including a sauna and a cafe, Exe San Jose Center is another top pick among guests.
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The key difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San José is the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically more budget-friendly and provide the services and amenities you need to be comfy, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can expect a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket décor, deluxe toiletries and perks like on-site spa centers.

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