Catedral
San José





Popular places to visit

National Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater 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 entertainment choices 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.

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 fascinating museums.

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.

Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Catedral Hotel Deals

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
I don’t think the staff member was courteous when I checked in around 8 PM on February 13, 2026. He seemed to speak to me in an unfriendly way and did not appear welcoming. However, I noticed that he smiled and was much more friendly when speaking with white guests. This made me feel uncomfortable. ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/16

Hotel Presidente
The room was fine, and the location was great, but the staff was cold compared to other places we stayed, and it felt like they were being intentionally unhelpful. Room service was not available (multiple dead ends on phone calls) and the airport shuttle was 3x the cost of an Uber. Breakfast, however, ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/18

Costa Rica Guesthouse
The rooms were very clean. Staff was helpful and curteous. When a cold spell hit they found us an extra blanket, which was perfect. Complimentry coffee and hot water for tea. Helped us with our shower which wasn't providing us with hot water.
Reviewed on 2026/2/16

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
clean rooms, friendly staff, shower curtains could be a bit longer to protect the bathroom from beeing flooded. Great airport shuttle service
Reviewed on 2026/2/18

Barceló San José
The bed set up was wonderful for 3 people. I loved it
Reviewed on 2026/2/19

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Staff Not helpful
Reviewed on 2026/2/19
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 National Theater.

Carmen
If you're spending some time in Carmen, National Center of Art and Culture and Casa Amarilla 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.
