| Within a 2.0 km radius of central San Jose |
 | Hotel 1492, San Jose
Metropolitan Hotel: Traditional, Rooms from $63.00
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A perfect introduction to this lovely country, Hotel 1492 soothes the weary traveler and makes him feel immediately "at home". This family-owned 10-room hotel is a tranquil refuge from the busy city, reputedly the quietest in San Jose, and a perfect place to wash air travel from your mind. The inner enclosed courtyard displays paintings and ceramics by the well-known Costa Ri...(more) |  |
 | Hotel Rosa del Paseo, San Jose
Metropolitan Hotel: Traditional, Rooms from $70.00
Built in 1897 by the Montealegre family, prosperous coffee exporters of the day, and located on the main busy Paseo Colon road close to shops and business centres, this grand home has been recently converted to hotel accommodation. It is now a family-owned 18-room hotel where Senora Paola del Risco will welcome you into this glimpse of San Jose history. Spacious and central,...(more) |  |
| Within a 5.0 km radius of central San Jose |
 | Hotel Rincon de San Jose, San Jose
Metropolitan Hotel: Traditional, Rooms from $66.00
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The 42-room Hotel Rincon de San Jose is conveniently located in the Barrio Otoya district of San Jose, within walking distance to downtown attractions and yet reasonably quiet. The Rincon has been built from three converted mansions and utilizes the courtyards between the houses as its public areas inside the hotel which are restful and pleasant. The hotel is recently remodele...(more) |  |
 | Hotel Fleur de Lys, San Jose
Metropolitan Hotel: Traditional, Rooms from $89.00
Hotel Fleur de Lys is a Victorian mansion in the heart of San Jose that has been recently converted to a 30 room hotel by its Swiss owners. As soon as you get sight of the exterior colour scheme, you know you are in for a unique experience. This conversion and renovation has been very well done. With a mix of European and Spanish colonial architecture, the hotel interior disp...(more) | |
 | Hotel Don Carlos, San Jose
Metropolitan Hotel: Traditional, Rooms from $101.70
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Rich in cultural accoutrements, Hotel Don Carlos is a delight, particularly for those with an eye for art. Don Carlos Balser, the original patriarch of this family-owned and run hotel in the heart of San Jose, was an acclaimed archeologist and authority on pre-Columbian art even as he was establishing the first major hotel in Central America. Well-staffed and maintained, the ...(more) | |
 | Hotel Grano de Oro, San Jose
Metropolitan Hotel: Luxury, Rooms from $130.00
Hotel Grano de Oro is where you take your spouse for that special anniversary dinner. You will enjoy excellent service while you savour the fine French cuisine, and whether you choose the moonlit courtyard amidst the tropical foliage or the elegantly appointed interior dining room, you will know with certainty that you are having a very special evening. Known throughout Costa...(more) | |
| Outside San Jose |
 | Hotel Buena Vista San Jose, Alajuela
Country Hotel: Character, Rooms from $90.00
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19.9 km to San Jose
The Hotel Buena Vista has exactly that – a good view. Overlooking the Central Valley of San Jose, this 25-room Mediterranean-style hotel is located in a small mountain village above Alajuela, the San Jose airport town only 9 km away. If business appointments or a desire to see museums and city lights do not compel you to stay in San Jose, this is an excellent alternative for ...(more) |  |
 | Hotel Martino, La Garita, Alajuela
Metropolitan Hotel: Luxury, Rooms from $145.00
23.4 km to San Jose
Conveniently located only 15 minutes from the San Jose airport, this 5-star resort offers comfortable accommodation and luxurious amenities. Owned and operated by the Martino family that has been so successful with their Italian resort, it brings European style and elegance to Costa Rica. The gourmet restaurant is overseen by the Italian chef and is central to the main publi...(more) |  |