Catedral
San José





Popular places to visit

National Theater of Costa Rica
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

Plaza de la Cultura
Find out about the history of San José with a stop at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

San Jose Cathedral
After visiting San Jose Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

Sabana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.

National Stadium of Costa Rica
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Catedral Hotel Deals

Hotel Presidente
"Spacious room in downtown. Great rooftop restaurant and great selections of American favorite and local food for breakfast! Convenient valet parking service."
Reviewed on 2026/5/24

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Beautiful property. Great location in the city, near attractions, and shopping. Restaurant was good + other food options. Pick-up spot for tour operators- which is convenient."
Reviewed on 2026/5/19

Costa Rica Guesthouse
"We stayed here twice. The first time we had a bad experience. The room was facing the street. Lots of noise and the hot water was not working. The 2nd time was much better. The first time the staff member (gentlemen) was rude. The 2nd time the staff member (lady) was very kind and helpful."
Reviewed on 2026/5/18

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
"If you have a rental car, this is the place to stay on your final day in CR: You can top off the tank just down the road, drop it off and walk across the street to the hotel. The Denny’s was ok, not much else around within walking distance. Shuttle runs every 15 minutes, 5 mins to the airport. Place ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/25

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 2026/5/25

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
"Great place!!"
Reviewed on 2026/5/24
Other neighborhoods around Catedral

La California
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 Casa Amarilla.

Carmen
If you're spending some time in Carmen, Casa Amarilla and Asamblea Legislativa are top sights worth seeing.

Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Zapote
While there might not be top attractions in Zapote, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza del Este Mall.

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