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A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Maria Olivia
NT$3,275
NT$3,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.
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.

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
NT$2,657
NT$3,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 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 swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

3. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Serena
NT$3,831
NT$4,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, a clear entrance, and a parking lot.
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

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
NT$3,405
NT$3,847 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 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.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
parisa
NT$3,693
NT$4,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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
NT$3,831
NT$4,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.
A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

7. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
United States
Robert
NT$3,545
NT$4,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hotel Mango
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.
A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

8. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
Scott
NT$2,745
NT$3,102 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 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.
An outdoor patio with glass tables and chairs, a sofa, and a view of greenery.

9. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Jason
NT$3,540
NT$4,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A spacious, modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a glass railing, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with multiple shelves of bottles, and three bar stools.
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
NT$4,658
NT$5,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
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.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.
A bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

11. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Emmanuel
NT$3,450
NT$3,899 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 person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.

12. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Jose roberto
NT$3,648
NT$4,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Irazu Hotel & Studios
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.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Igor
NT$3,846
NT$4,346 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 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 modern kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.
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
NT$3,556
NT$4,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.
A long dining table set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.
A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of plants.
A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.

15. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Engel
NT$4,248
NT$4,800 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 spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.
A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, white cabinets, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with a table and benches, overlooking a garden and a view of the city.

16. Posada El Quijote

Posada El Quijote
San Rafael
United States
Lawrence Nicholas
NT$2,075
NT$2,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Posada El Quijote
A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a television, and a sign indicating a kitchen area.
A buffet with various dishes, including salads, soups, and grains, in a modern kitchen setting.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a round dining table with black chairs.

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
NT$3,637
NT$4,110 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.
A bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a mural on the wall.
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other buildings and palm trees.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, wooden accents, and a staircase.

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Carmen
United States
cielo
NT$4,345
NT$4,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a partition with vertical lines.
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.
A modern dining area with wicker chairs and a wooden table, surrounded by potted plants and abstract art on the walls.
Exterior

19. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Pozos
United States
Anessa
NT$3,190
NT$3,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
An outdoor bar area with seating and a view of a modern building.
A modern bar area with a marble countertop, multiple bar stools, and a wine rack.
A modern interior with a central reception desk, wooden paneling, and a variety of decorative items on shelves.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, wooden shelving units, and a stone wall in the background.

20. AC Hotel San Jose Escazu

AC Hotel San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Felipe
NT$4,383
NT$4,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
AC Hotel San Jose Escazu
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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The only HI with a better breakfast was in. Chaing Mai Thailand. Airport shuttle easy and quick."
Lindsey 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

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10/10 Excellent
"Me gustaria que la cocina estubiera avilitada un poco mas tiempo en las noches"
Elvira 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel with modern room and amenities"
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Posted 3 days ago
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San José?
Hotel El Maragato, around 0.32 kilometers northeast of downtown San José, is an Expedia guest favorite. A cafe and an espresso maker are among its conveniences. Exe San Jose Center is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travelers. It offers a sauna and a cafe, and is approximately 0.48 kilometers northeast of the center.
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The key difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San José is the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically more budget-friendly and provide the services and amenities required for your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can expect a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket interiors, deluxe toiletries and extra touches like on-site spas.

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