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A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.

1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Maria Olivia
CA $141
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.
A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
Canada
Shaharyar
CA $115
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.
A reception desk with a sign that reads 'WELCOME TO THE PURAVIDA COUNTRY.'
A modern cafe with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of parked cars and greenery outside.
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.

3. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Serena
CA $168
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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.
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.
Pool

4. 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 $147
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
parisa
CA $165
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
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.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Richard
CA $165
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A modern outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with large windows.
A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.
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 $113
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Hotel Mango
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

8. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
Scott
CA $119
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Wyndham Garden' sign, and well-lit windows.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, hanging pendant lights, and a large abstract painting.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a minimalist design.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract mural.

9. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Jason
CA $163
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A rooftop lounge with wicker furniture, a central table, and a view of the city at dusk.
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.

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
Canada
Jean Pierre
CA $201
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring high ceilings with exposed beams, hanging pendant lights, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and booths.

11. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Emmanuel
CA $148
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.
A modern office space with patterned chairs, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone-paved courtyard, and lush greenery.

12. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Jose roberto
CA $151
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Irazu Hotel & Studios
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent red logo on the side.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Igor
CA $165
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
A modern kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.
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 snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Lavasha
CA $154
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.

15. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Engel
CA $183
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
A swimming pool with a view of a cityscape at night.
A staircase with white balustrades leading to a building with arched windows.
A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, white cabinets, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

16. Posada El Quijote

Posada El Quijote
San Rafael
United States
Lawrence Nicholas
CA $90
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Posada El Quijote
A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a round dining table with black chairs.
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.

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
CA $156
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.
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.

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Carmen
United States
Marci
CA $188
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
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 Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a large entrance canopy and a well-maintained landscaped area with palm trees and shrubs.
Exterior

19. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Pozos
United States
Anessa
CA $141
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
An outdoor bar area with seating and a view of a modern building.
A modern interior with a central reception desk, wooden paneling, and a variety of decorative items on shelves.
A modern bar area with a marble countertop, multiple bar stools, and a wine rack.
A modern multi-story hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating areas, and a landscaped courtyard.

20. AC Hotel San Jose Escazu

AC Hotel San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Felipe
CA $189
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
AC Hotel San Jose Escazu
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Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent déjeuner ! Personnel très gentil"
Melanie 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Mango
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Habitaciones muy espaciosas y limpias. Personal del hotel muy atento"
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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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