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A hotel lobby with wooden paneling, a patterned rug, and tables set for dining.

A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Steve

NT$5,191

NT$5,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.

A room with two wicker chairs, a glass table with magazines, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a circular mirror and artwork.

A restaurant with a mural of a toucan and a sloth on a tree, a sign that reads "PURA VIDA", wicker chairs, and a guitar on the wall.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

2. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.8 km from Mercado Central

Eassa

NT$1,459

NT$1,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.

A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

3. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

jeff

NT$1,783

NT$2,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A couple in a hot tub with a tiled wall and a metal ladder.

A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

4. Barceló San José

Uruca, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

Sherrol

NT$2,424

NT$2,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.5 km from Mercado Central

Esteban

NT$3,962

NT$4,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

An indoor space with a high ceiling, metal beams, and a variety of potted plants. There are two people seated on chairs, one on a yellow chair and one on a white chair. A person is standing on a staircase.

6. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 1.1 km from Mercado Central

JOSE MAURICIO

NT$1,326

NT$1,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.8 km from Mercado Central

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

NT$2,745

NT$3,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

8. Lolas Hostal

1 km from Mercado Central

Barry

NT$817

NT$1,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern house with a garden featuring a pond, stepping stones, and various plants.

A dog lying on a tiled floor in a room with a staircase and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fan, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

A view through a window of a building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a tall white building with a yellow accent in the background.

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 2.6 km from Mercado Central

David

NT$1,739

NT$1,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table, and chairs.

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub and lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

10. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 2.1 km from Mercado Central

carlos julius caesar

NT$2,870

NT$3,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.7 km from Mercado Central

Brian

NT$3,445

NT$3,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.

A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.

12. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.3 km from Mercado Central

Eduardo

NT$3,210

NT$3,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern balcony with a glass railing, offering a view of a cityscape and green park.

13. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

Orlando

NT$5,761

NT$6,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a balcony, and a tree in the foreground.

A living room with a large abstract painting, a white sofa with patterned cushions, a small round table with a gold base, and a patterned rug.

An open doorway to a courtyard with a tiled floor, a small table with chairs, and a variety of plants.

14. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Kathy

NT$2,789

NT$3,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

15. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 3 km from Mercado Central

Igor

NT$3,776

NT$4,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

A wooden staircase with a white wall and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

16. Apartotel Tairona

2.8 km from Mercado Central

Miguel

NT$2,349

NT$2,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

17. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Mercado Central

Yolanda

NT$2,186

NT$2,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

18. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

Ronald

NT$1,138

NT$1,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

19. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Mercado Central

Kemal

NT$3,748

NT$4,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A pool area with a tiled edge, a small waterfall feature, and a table with chairs.

An outdoor restaurant with tables set for dining, surrounded by greenery and a view of the city.

A bed with a tufted headboard, white bedding, and two patterned pillows.

A buffet table with various food items including fruits, vegetables, and meats.

20. Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Mercado Central

Rakesh

NT$2,865

NT$3,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Mercado Central

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Barceló San José	9.0 Wonderful 2,171 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 895 reviews	View

Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was perfectly clean & this hotel is gorgeous! Best pool in a superb, well-established garden! We would love to come back & stay longer."

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

10/10 Excellent

"Buena y céntrica"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful"

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"All good and happy"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

8/10 Good

"Llegamos en la noche a las 11:00 pm. Avisamos q llegábamos tarde. No sabíamos cómo entrar estuvimos como media hora esperando. Hasta que el chofer comenzó a tocar bocina. Al final apareció una señora y abrió una compuerta. Era la misma q nos atendió en el front desk. La señora estaba, no muy amigable. Parecía molesta. Fue el único incidente que podemos decir desagradable en el hotel."

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"I won't go elsewhere if it's available"

Hotel Grano de Oro

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at the Grano del Oro on numerous occasions and it’s always a five stars experience. The hotel, an old Spanish mansion with gorgeous woodwork and appointments, is beautiful. The staff are incredible and helpful also. Marco and the front desk staff are great, and don’t miss Carlos at the beautiful bar. The restaurant is excellent and has added some creative touches to its menu in addition. A must stay in San Jose!"

San José Downtown Suites

8/10 Good

"Really nice staff at front desk. Quite hard to find the hotel as no sign outside."

Other attractions near Mercado Central

A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.

Central Park

8.8/10 (1,177 reviews)

You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.

San Jose Cathedral

8.8/10 (774 reviews)

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.

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A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.

Plaza de la Cultura

8.6/10 (608 reviews)

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

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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

9.0/10 (1,207 reviews)

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.

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Mercado Borbón

You can learn about the history of San José when you stop by Mercado Borbón. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Melico Salazar Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Melico Salazar Theatre during your stay in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Pre-Colombian Gold Museum in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Children's Museum

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Museum during your travels to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mercado Central?

Mercado Central is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 130 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Mercado Central?

Adjacent to Mercado Central, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices close by include Hotel Presidente and Hotel Castillo.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Mercado Central?

Expedia has 130 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mercado Central.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mercado Central, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Mercado Central.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mercado Central?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Mercado Central, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Mercado Central?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, or Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Central Park, Morazan Park, and National Park.

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Our top choices for Mercado Central hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Eco Stay CR

3. Hotel Casa 69

4. Barceló San José

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Viajero San José Hostel

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

8. Lolas Hostal

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

10. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

13. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

14. The Victorian Hotel CR

15. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

16. Apartotel Tairona

17. Hotel Santo Tomás

18. Ara Macao Inn

19. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

20. Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites

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Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Santo Tomás

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Grano de Oro

San José Downtown Suites

Other attractions near Mercado Central

Central Park

San Jose Cathedral

Plaza de la Cultura

National Theater of Costa Rica

Mercado Borbón

Melico Salazar Theatre

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

Children's Museum

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