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A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.
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
Jessica
CA $144
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.
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 restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

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
Evarista F
CA $121
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and artwork on the walls.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.
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.

3. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Angel
CA $162
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.
A hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.
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.

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Richard
CA $168
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
Pool
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.

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

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
United States
John Ross
CA $162
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
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 bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.

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 23 - Oct 24
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.
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.
A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.

7. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
United States
Robert
CA $112
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hotel Mango
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.
A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.
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.

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Luz
CA $164
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
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 bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans arranged for socializing.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Emmanuel
CA $156
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
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 spacious, modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a glass railing, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A rooftop lounge with wicker furniture, a central table, and a view of the city at dusk.

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
Canada
Jean Pierre
CA $217
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.
A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

11. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
Scott
CA $136
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Wyndham Garden' sign, and well-lit windows.
An outdoor patio with glass tables and chairs, a sofa, and a view of greenery.
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.

12. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
KIM
CA $176
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
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 modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of plants.

13. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Jorge Andres
CA $186
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
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 modern office space with patterned chairs, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

14. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Russell
CA $120
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Irazu Hotel & Studios
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a partition with vertical lines.
A modern dining area with wicker chairs and a wooden table, surrounded by potted plants and abstract art on the walls.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mounted TV, wooden paneling, a gray sofa with a yellow cushion, and a framed picture on the wall.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a large entrance canopy and a well-maintained landscaped area with palm trees and shrubs.

15. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Pozos
United States
David
CA $145
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.
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.

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Chandler
CA $182
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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 lobby with a large orange wall, a modern art piece, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and lush greenery.

17. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
CA $104
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
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 buffet with various dishes, including salads, soups, and grains, in a modern kitchen setting.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a television, and a sign indicating a kitchen area.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
CA $170
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
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.
A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.

19. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
United States
Anastasia
CA $137
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a central atrium.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large painting, and a unique light fixture.
A modern reception area with a counter, a decorative plant, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A modern living room with a TV, sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Gretchen
CA $209
CA $236 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
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CA $142
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CA $147
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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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