Catedral
San José
Popular places to visit
Plaza de la Cultura
Find out about the history of San José with a stop at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.
National Stadium of Costa Rica
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sabana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.
National Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From San Jose
San José: Arenal Volcano, Waterfalls, Coffee and Hot Springs
Catedral Hotel Deals
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Friendly. Replaced non working TV immediately
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Presidente
Clean room, good breakfast.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
The hammocks and pool are awesome
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Very efficient check in and check out. Shuttle was great. Nice facilities but locating a nice place to eat without a car was difficult. Also found the prices in snack shop to be very high.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Clean
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Catedral
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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Jade Museum.
Carmen
If you're spending some time in Carmen, National Center of Art and Culture and Casa Amarilla are top sights worth seeing.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Escalante
Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Zapote
While there might not be top attractions in Zapote, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza del Este Mall.
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
