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# Where to stay

## in San José

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Best places to stay for families

Top luxury accommodations in San José

Best places to stay with pools

Best places to stay for travelers on a budget

Top places to stay near the airport in San José

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## Best places to stay for families

[Barceló San José](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Barcelo-San-Jose.h788912.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring a children's pool and 3 restaurants that guests like for its central location and comfortable rooms. Your family will be well placed to visit Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle and La Salle Natural Science Museum, located close by. [Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Gran-Hotel-Costa-Rica.h15745.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring a restaurant and laundry facilities that guests like for its central location and helpful staff. It's located a short 8-minute walk from Jade Museum. [DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Cariari-San-Jose-Costa-Rica.h118803.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring a children's pool and a restaurant that guests like for its helpful staff and proximity to the airport. 

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## Top luxury accommodations in San José

[Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Costa-Rica-Marriott-Hotel-Hacienda-Belen.h54705.Hotel-Information) is luxury a resort featuring 2 restaurants and 2 bars that guests like for its helpful staff. [Hilton San Jose La Sabana](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Hilton-San-Jose-La-Sabana.h66097307.Hotel-Information) is luxury a hotel featuring a terrace and a bar that guests like for its helpful staff. You'll be located just steps from Estadio Nacional. [Hyatt Centric San José Escazú](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-San-Jose-Escazu.h104029548.Hotel-Information) is luxury a hotel featuring a terrace and a bar. 

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## Best places to stay with pools

[Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Wyndham-San-Jose-Herradura-Hotel-Convention-Center.h1377921.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Guests like its prime location and helpful staff. Plaza Real Cariari is located just steps from the property. [Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Costa-Rica-Marriott-Hotel-Hacienda-Belen.h54705.Hotel-Information) is a resort featuring 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa, and guests like its helpful staff. [Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Radisson-San-Jose-Costa-Rica.h48087.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring a kid's pool and free breakfast, and guests like its helpful staff. 

#### Recommended hotels

## Best places to stay for travelers on a budget

[Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Wyndham-San-Jose-Herradura-Hotel-Convention-Center.h1377921.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring free WiFi and free parking that guests like for its prime location and helpful staff. You'll be located just steps from Plaza Real Cariari. [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h1039787.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring free full breakfast and free WiFi that guests like for its proximity to shopping and dining options. 

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## Top places to stay near the airport in San José

[Barceló San José](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Barcelo-San-Jose.h788912.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring free airport pick-up and a full-service spa. It gets positive reviews for its prime location and helpful staff. The property is situated 2.4 mi / 3.9 km from San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) and 7.7 mi / 12.4 km from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). [Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose](https://www.expedia.com/Homewood-Suites-By-Hilton-Cariari-San-Jose.h115546556.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring a free airport shuttle and free breakfast. The property is located 1.7 mi / 2.8 km from San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) and 3.6 mi / 5.8 km from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). [DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Cariari-San-Jose-Costa-Rica.h118803.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring a free airport shuttle and a full-service spa. It gets positive reviews for its prime location and helpful staff. The property is situated 1.8 mi / 2.9 km from San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) and 3.6 mi / 5.7 km from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). 

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