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Sep 11 - Sep 13
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Our top choices for San José 3-star hotels

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1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Canada
Gregory
NT$3,196
NT$3,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Terrace/patio
Fitness facility
Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Alexis
NT$2,542
NT$2,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
View from property
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Fitness studio
Lobby lounge

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Canada
Michael
NT$3,673
NT$4,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Free daily buffet breakfast
Gift shop
Bar (on property)
Lobby

4. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Juan
NT$3,606
NT$4,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

5. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
United States
Nidia
NT$3,354
NT$3,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Mountain view
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Bar (on property)

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
Jason
NT$3,606
NT$4,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Jose
NT$3,784
NT$4,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Restaurant
Restaurant
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, down comforters, soundproofing
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

8. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
Mexico
Jorge Isai
NT$2,778
NT$3,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hotel Mango
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Hans
NT$3,480
NT$3,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
View from property
Lounge

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
United States
Allistaire
NT$4,809
NT$5,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
Lobby
Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Meeting facility
Lobby

11. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Marvin
NT$4,271
NT$4,827 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Lobby
Casino

12. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
RAHUL
NT$2,300
NT$2,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Lobby
Exterior

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Chandler
NT$3,606
NT$4,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Lobby
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

14. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
NT$2,246
NT$2,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Exterior
Lobby
Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Property amenity

15. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Jason
NT$3,670
NT$4,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Plus | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Suite Gales | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

16. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
United States
Anastasia
NT$3,219
NT$3,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Property amenity
Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
NT$3,773
NT$4,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior
Lobby

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Carmen
United States
cielo
NT$3,298
NT$3,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Property grounds
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Reception
Exterior

19. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Everardo
NT$2,966
NT$3,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Irazu Hotel & Studios
Meeting facility
TV
Exterior
Terrace/patio

20. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Catedral
United States
Stephanie
NT$399
NT$901 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Costa Rica Guesthouse
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Barceló San José

Barceló San José

Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
NT$3,024
NT$3,417 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Barceló San José
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

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NT$4,627
NT$5,229 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
includes taxes & fees
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3 San José
NT$3,866
NT$4,368 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Stroll through leafy Central Park before catching a world-class performance at the ornate National Theater. Delve into Costa Rican history at the National Museum, then browse local art and savor rich coffee at nearby cafes.

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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Excelente servicio, calidez humana en la atención del personal"
Roberto 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Tuvimos muy buena experiencia en la semana que estuvimos muy buena atención todo muy limpio ,el desayuno excelente"
Caridad 7-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"👍👍👍"
Bruno 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful, loved it! Recommended"
Jocelyn 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Mango

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.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in San José?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San José?
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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