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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.
A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

1. Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
Australia
lachlan
$75 nightly
$85 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Barceló San José
A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a staircase leading to a second floor.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, arched doorways, and a view of the city at night.
A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, comfortable seating, a television, and a fireplace.
A person holding a wine glass at a bar with sushi appetizers on the counter.

2. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
La Asunción
United States
wesley
$161 nightly
$182 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a colorful mural, a seating area, and lush green plants.
A lobby with a chandelier, stone walls, and a reception desk.
A buffet area with various food items, a refrigerated display, and a view of tropical plants through large windows.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a thatched gazebo.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Nelia
$109 nightly
$123 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
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.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.
A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Evarista F
$85 nightly
$96 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, large windows, and a prominent sign.
A bar area with a curved wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and shelves with bottles and decorative items.
An outdoor bar area with a modern design, featuring a long counter with bar stools and a decorative light fixture above.

5. Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
San Rafael
United States
Melissa
$110 nightly
$124 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
A room with a bed, two recliners, a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, and a TV.
A building with the sign "HOTEL CASTILLO" indicating a hotel establishment.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long bar counter, and several chairs.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a red roof, and a view of a cityscape.

6. Hotel Castillo

Hotel Castillo
Carmen
United States
Felicia
$91 nightly
$103 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Castillo
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.
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 modern kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Luz
$111 nightly
$126 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A swimming pool with a small waterfall, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, with a building featuring a red-tiled roof in the background.
A modern indoor dining area with round tables and wicker chairs, featuring a central island and framed black-and-white photographs on the walls.
A hotel entrance with a large archway, a reception desk, and a crosswalk leading to the entrance.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk, and a view of the mountains.

8. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Carlos
$87 nightly
$98 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.
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.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.
A swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.

9. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Angel
$118 nightly
$134 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
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.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

10. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Ireland
Karen Caoimhe
$101 nightly
$114 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
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.
A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.
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11. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
United States
John Ross
$110 nightly
$124 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A modern outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a view of mountains.
A spacious lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a city view, and modern furniture.
A modern bar area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves. There are bar stools and a counter with a green tiled backsplash.
A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a view of distant buildings.

12. Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center
Ulloa
United States
sergey
$106 nightly
$120 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
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.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Chandler
$128 nightly
$145 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
Loren
$115 nightly
$130 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A rooftop lounge with wicker furniture, a central table, and a view of the city at dusk.
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with multiple shelves of bottles, and three bar stools.
A spacious, modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a glass railing, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

15. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
Canada
Jean Pierre
$152 nightly
$172 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.
A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

16. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Catedral
United States
Esteban
$122 nightly
$138 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.
A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.
A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

17. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
United States
Brenda
$106 nightly
$120 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Presidente
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
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 hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Richard
$127 nightly
$143 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a distant cityscape.
A hot tub with a view of a city and mountains, surrounded by lush greenery.
A reception area with a thatched roof, a reception desk, seating, and potted plants.
A covered outdoor area with a mosaic pool, surrounded by potted plants and a stone pathway.

19. Xandari Resort And Spa

Xandari Resort And Spa
San Isidro
United States
Marie
$163 nightly
$184 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Xandari Resort And Spa
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.
A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.
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.

20. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
United States
Robert
$79 nightly
$89 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Mango
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and comfortable"
KRISTINA 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent
"Staff Clean Room, Parking"
Krzysztof 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was great but the neighborhood was a bit gritty. Not great for an evening stroll."
John 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Presidente

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Find out more about San José

The outset of any trip kicks off with picking a wonderful location. San José has become a popular destination with travelers because of everything it offers. But, "location, location, location" applies to more than just your destination. When you want a vacation that is amazing from beginning to end, you need the ideal hotel.

Hotels as Stunning as San José

San José saw hundreds of guests just last year, and Expedia's comment section includes reviews on which accommodation will meet your needs for a fabulous stay. When you book a 4-star hotel room you can rest easy knowing that these properties are designed to exceed your wishes. You won't need to search for an invigorating plunge, delicious breakfast, or to sustain your workout routine during your vacation, thanks to all these hotels offer. They strive to make the grounds and facilities hospitable from the instant you step onto the property and with each step across their floors. San José has dozens of terrific lodgings that create the perfect vacation.

Rooms have been configured to keep your utmost comfort in mind, with amenities like in-room tea or coffee, specially designed bathroom products, and ultra-comfortable bedding. So, lay back and relax. Moreover, if you find yourself in need of something more, you can be confident the staff will work their hardest to ensure you remain happy during your time there. These properties are so nice that you'll regret the day you have to return home.

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What are the best 4-star hotels in San José?
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 4-star hotel in San José that's popular among Expedia travelers. A pillow menu and concierge services are just a couple of its amenities. Travelers also love staying at Hotel Presidente. From premium bedding to a rooftop terrace, it offers conveniences that cater to all aspects of your entertainment and relaxation.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in San José?
If you choose to spend your vacation at a 4-star hotel in San José, you'll usually find loads of amenities to keep you comfortable, such as a pool, restaurant and gym. You can look forward to high-quality service and upmarket accommodations. Pick a 5-star hotel and you'll get a few extra bells and whistles — think on-site spas, 24-hour front desk and opulent turndown services. You're likely to get extra amenities and first-class services at a 5-star getaway, though both are terrific options for luxury travelers.

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