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Located in central San Jose, Hotel Casa 69 offers a garden patio, free Wi-Fi in public areas and individually decorated rooms with cable TV. The National Museum is just a 10-minute walk away.

Each bright room at Hotel Casa 69 features a fan, a fridge, a radio-alarm clock and a safe. The private bathrooms include a shower. Staff was incredible!!! I only arrive midnight and they were able to accommodate and receive us. Breakfast was delicious!

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9.1
Superb
2,064 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel offers direct access to Cariari Golf Course and transportation to Juan Santamaría International Airport, which is 5 km away. It offers free WiFi, massage, free parking and 24-hour reception. Close to the airport. We got an upgrade to a bigger room, very comfy bed, super clean. The owner is a very nice lady, she gave us advice on restaurants in the area and we got some chocolates from her. Breakfast was good

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9.3
Superb
218 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

Hotel Aranjuez will offer you “an authentic Costa Rican lodging experience” in an urban oasis surrounded by tropical gardens. Each room features an authentic decor and is equipped with a 32" flat screen TV, hot water, safety-deposit box and a desk. It was cute and nostalgic, the staff were so friendly, they had locked parking We ate at the restaurant next door and the food was fabulous. The breakfast is included and it was a great spread form eggs any way you like to deserts and fresh fruit

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8.4
Very good
1,219 reviews
Price from
US$74.74
per night

Posada el Quijote is located in San José and housed in a colonial-style building. It has a spacious garden, free Wi-Fi access and a snack bar.

The bright rooms have wooden furniture and will provide you with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower and free toiletries. All rooms offer garden views. Great rooms, ours led to the pool area.sone rooms were more secluded.very comfortable beds, beautiful views from the lovely warm pool. Lovely breakfast. Great for group family holidays . Very accommodating staff, we had our own massive family breakfast table every morning.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,402 reviews
Price from
US$67.04
per night

Apartotel La Sabana is located 1.5 km from central San José and offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access, breakfast included with the rate and an outdoor pool.

The apartments at Apartotel La Sabana feature a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom that comes with a hot-water shower. A safety deposit box and a fan are also included. Some units include a seating area. The place is very nice and cosy. Pool is clean and great to get early morning refreshing swim. Good value for money.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,130 reviews
Price from
US$136
per night

Featuring an indoor swimming pool, a terrace, hot tub and free high speed WiFi in all areas, this hotel is 5 minutes’ drive from the La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Multiplaza Mall.

The rooms and suites offer modern décor, air conditioning, wardrobe, laptop safe, minibar and flat-screen cable TV. The bathrooms come with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. The location was perfect, especially being near banks, restaurant, and Walmart. Also, it was just off a main road so it was so easy to drive in and out of.

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8
Very good
3,320 reviews
Price from
US$112.50
per night

This stylish hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a conference center. Each spacious room includes free Wi-Fi.

The spacious rooms feature classic-style décor and elegant carved wood furniture. Each room offers a coffee maker and a stylish bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Stayed in suite with sauna. Absolutely awesome. Dinner from restaurant was very good.

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8
Very good
2,589 reviews
Price from
US$137.75
per night

Located in the centre of San José, Fleur de Lys offers individually decorated rooms set in a Victorian mansion. It features an attractive terrace, gardens and a restaurant.

The Fleur de Lys’ individually decorated rooms feature local art work. They have cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. What an incredibly beautiful boutique hotel! Very close to Jade Museum, National Museum and parks a short walk (10+ minutes) to theatre and Gold Museum, markets. Lovely restaurants close by. Exceptional kindness from the front desk staff.

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8.1
Very good
1,905 reviews
Price from
US$72.20
per night

Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley. Set in the centre of Santa Ana, this eco-friendly hotel has an à la carte restaurant. Everything, from the amazing art work to the super comfortable room to the wonderful staff.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,814 reviews
Price from
US$159.29
per night

Out of Bounds Boutique Hotel is located 2 km from Multiplaza Shopping Mall and 20 minutes’ drive from Sam José Capital City. Free WiFi access is available throughout.

At Out of Bounds Boutique Hotel you will find a terrace and free parking. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk, luggage storage and ski pass vendor. The front desk speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese. The view is lovely. It's easy to find and a short uber ride to everywhere we wanted to go. It was nice to have breakfast on the property so that we ddin't have to travel for food. Reallly liked the Indian restaurant across the street as well.

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8
Very good
463 reviews
Price from
US$95.88
per night

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