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A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Canada
Gregory
CA $129
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Alexis
CA $109
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. There are two paintings on the walls and a large window.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Kimberly
CA $161
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and artwork on the walls.
A retail store with shelves of snacks, plush toys, and a display of shoes.
A modern bar area with a large TV, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, a wall-mounted elevator, and decorative wall art.

4. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Juan
CA $158
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

5. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
United States
Nidia
CA $148
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern bar area with wicker chairs, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
Nicole
CA $153
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
A modern living room with a round coffee table, green armchairs, and a grey sofa. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a view of greenery outside.
A modern kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Jose
CA $173
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.
A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.
A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.

8. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
United States
Robert
CA $120
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hotel Mango
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans arranged for socializing.
A bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Hans
CA $153
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A pool area with sun loungers and a bar.
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with multiple shelves of bottles, and three bar stools.
A spacious, modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a glass railing, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
United States
Allistaire
CA $199
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.
A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.
A long dining table set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

11. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Jorge Andres
CA $187
CA $211 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.
A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

12. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
RAHUL
CA $106
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Chandler
CA $158
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A modern office space with a large window, a desk with computers, two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the orange wall.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with a large orange wall, a modern art piece, and a reception desk.

14. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
CA $82
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Wyndham Garden' sign, and well-lit windows.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a minimalist design.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, hanging pendant lights, and a large abstract painting.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract mural.

15. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Ana Luisa Lopez
CA $151
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.
A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.

16. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
United States
Anastasia
CA $131
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a television, and a sign indicating a kitchen area.
A buffet with various dishes, including salads, soups, and grains, in a modern kitchen setting.

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
CA $155
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, wooden accents, and a staircase.
A bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a mural on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Carmen
United States
cielo
CA $145
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone-paved courtyard, and lush greenery.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.
A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.

19. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Everardo
CA $130
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Irazu Hotel & Studios
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A conference room with wooden tables, laptops, and people working.
A two-story white building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a small porch area.

20. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Catedral
United States
louis
CA $33
CA $37 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Costa Rica Guesthouse
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"It was great"
David 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was excellent. Helped us with dinner suggestions and finding certain things."
Julia 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Hotel Mango
Hotel Castillo

Hotel Castillo

10/10 Excellent
"It was a great experience at this hotel. The staff and food and service was great. Safe as well."
Lloyd 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Castillo
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Bill 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

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CA $142
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CA $138
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CA $147
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CA $145
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CA $129
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CA $134
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CA $135
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CA $136
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CA $128
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CA $128
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What are the best 3-star hotels in San José?
Expedia travellers recommend Hotel El Maragato. It features a cafe and hypo-allergenic bedding, and is around 0.16 kilometres northeast of central San José. Exe San Jose Centre is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.32 kilometres northeast of the downtown area, it offers a cafe and a sauna.
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