Merced

San José

A busy urban street with a large historic building with a green roof and columns.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and streets.
A busy street with colorful buildings, pedestrians, and a market stall.
A restaurant with a soda sign, a flower display, and a shoe store in the background.
A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a clock tower.

Stay near popular Merced attractions

Mercado Central

8.4/10 (269 reviews)
During your trip to San José, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.
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Merced Hotel Deals

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Calle 20 Con Avenida 7, Esquina San José San Jose
The price is NT$1,533 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
NT$1,533
NT$1,733 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (407 reviews)
"Staff is very nice and helpful. Place is clean and really decent for what you pay. Location is not super pretty but it's practical especially being next to the bus station. Overall I had a nice stay, thank you :)"

Reviewed on 2026/7/16

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
Auténtico Hotel

Auténtico Hotel

3 out of 5
Ave 5 and 7, Calle 40 San José San Jose
The price is NT$3,686 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
NT$3,686
NT$4,165 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Auténtico Hotel
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is NT$3,524 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
NT$3,524
NT$3,982 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,144 reviews)
"It’s about five minutes from the airport. They have a shuttle that will take you to the airport. Has a nice restaurant for the complementary breakfast. Walmart is right next-door so it was helpful to stock up on things. Much cheaper than the same stuff at the airport! Highly recommend if you’re flying ..."

Reviewed on 2026/7/19

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is NT$4,432 per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
NT$4,432
NT$5,008 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,590 reviews)
"While we had a wonderful time in Costa Rica it is pretty much second world. The Hampton Inn could have been in Virginia or Florida. Very nice!"

Reviewed on 2026/7/19

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is NT$3,956 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
NT$3,956
NT$4,470 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Good hotel, very clean and staff is amazing"

Reviewed on 2026/7/18

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

3 out of 5
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is NT$4,105 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
NT$4,105
NT$4,638 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (535 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel close to the San Jose Airport"

Reviewed on 2026/7/18

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
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Where to stay in Merced

Find the best Merced areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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 National Theater of Costa Rica.

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

A large stadium with a metal framework and rows of seats.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton

La Sabana

If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

A church with a tall spire and a clock tower.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a highway, and a distant mountain range.

Pavas

While there might not be top attractions in Pavas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Tempo.

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