Central Valley

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Costa Rica which includes a pool and tropical scenes
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Costa Rica featuring a pebble beach
Costa Rica featuring a cascade
Costa Rica featuring flowers

Where to stay in Central Valley

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La California

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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 National Theater.

La California
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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.

Barrio Escalante
San Jose featuring forests and mountains

Hospital

3/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Catedral
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Carmen

If you're spending some time in Carmen, Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture are top sights worth seeing.

Carmen
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La Sabana

If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

La Sabana
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
The price is CA $114 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
CA $114
CA $129 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,652 reviews)
"Nice property, room was very noisy unable to sleep due to traffic noise"

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2025

Barceló San José
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
The price is CA $155 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
CA $155
CA $175 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,297 reviews)
"Good breakfast buffet. Basic 2.5 star hotel accommodation. Friendly staff. Overall pretty good."

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia
Fully refundable
The price is CA $111 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $111
CA $126 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,587 reviews)
"It was very homey and quaint. People were welcoming and nice !"

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 out of 5
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (890 reviews)
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2025

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

3.5 out of 5
San José, Barrio Escalante., San José, San José
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (203 reviews)
"We had no complaints during our stay. The room was spacious and all amenities(cookware, plates, salt, towels, shampoo, body soap, conditioner, fridge and freezer, clothes iron, hangers, & others) were available for use. Aircondition was great and strong enough for the entire space. TV was smart which ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2025

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
TIPS Vacation

TIPS Vacation

3 out of 5
Calle El Progreso, San Lorenzo, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly vacation home in San Lorenzo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools.
TIPS Vacation
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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