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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
Enjoy fresh flavors at two on-site restaurants with outdoor dining options, just steps from Plaza de la Cultura for convenient cultural exploration

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Hotel Presidente in downtown San José offers a lively base for city exploration. Relax on the rooftop terrace or find quiet moments in the garden. Enjoy local dishes at two restaurants, and benefit from practical amenities like dry cleaning services and reliable WiFi throughout.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 2 Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Design Room, 1 King Bed (La Dama Elegante)

Design Room, 1 King Bed (La Dama Elegante)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

Signature Room, 1 King Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The Apex

The Apex

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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El Atelier

El Atelier

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1963

1963

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Located in Catedral, a neighborhood in San José, Hotel Presidente is in a shopping district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Parque Espana, while Templo de Música and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design are cultural highlights. Plaza de la Cultura and National Theater of Costa Rica are two other places to visit that come recommended. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding, and ecotours. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our San José travel guide
Map
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San José, 2922-1000

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.
    National Theater of Costa Rica
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.
    Plaza de la Cultura
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.
    Central Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mercado Central
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station
    8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spoon
    2 min walk
  • Q'Empanadas
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Hamburger Factory
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Presidente

  • Upscale hotel near National Theater of Costa Rica
  • Located close to Plaza de la Cultura and Templo de Música, Hotel Presidente provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a library. Be sure to enjoy local cuisine and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
    • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and a reception hall
    • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, breakfast, and central location
  • Room features
  • All 80 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
    • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Las Americas Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1963
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

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Reviews

Hotel Presidente Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great hidden place. Breakfast buffet very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and good restaurant on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was really good with great food. Felt very comfortable in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is amazing in San Jose right by the market Central, but the rooms are very basic and lack any amenities outside of towels. If you are looking for a quick stop to be close to the market then this is OK.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location comfort and style
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep Hassomal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite our multiple requests we weren't allowed to check in two hours earlier than the check in time but we dropped off the bags and went around town. The staff were very courteous and helpful with information. Loved their lobby area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Loved the location, roof terrace, food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! Room did not resemble the one in photos. Parking was convenient and safe!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jannicke-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean rooms and nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel with quirky design features, a good location near the central shopping area and museums, and a nice rooftop bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were outstanding in their eagerness to help. Very comfortable room and fine breakfast. Such a convenient location for seeing the principal sights.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique design to the hotel and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast. Close to airport. Kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were basic but the hotel was clean and so creative we loved it The restaurant in the hotel was fantastic and such a perfect location..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are basic but big and spotlessly clean. The staff are very friendly and try to help whenever they can. The breakfast room is very stylish and the choice good with a nice range of general breakfast choices and local Costa Rican dishes. A good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the city center with very good roof top restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were all excellent- friendly and efficient. Close to the pedestrian walking street near shops and restaurants. A beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, v friendly staff Lovely rooftop restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well located and our room was comfortable. The hotel restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant hotel in the middle of the city. Location was perfect. Breakfast was delicious. Restaurant was very good. The rooftop bar/restaurant was an experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and friendly staff. Nice, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was efficient and extremely friendly. Room was renovated and spotless. Breakfast buffet had many delicious choices and location of hotel is excellent for exploring the old city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice restaurant with a view, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool public spaces. Rooftop restaurant and bar is super convenient, quality, and delightful atmosphere. Service was excellent - very friendly and competent. And the location is fantastic for walking and exploring San Jose. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026