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

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

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

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Steve

NT$5,204

NT$5,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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.

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

jeff

NT$1,788

NT$2,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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.

3. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 0.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Eassa

NT$1,463

NT$1,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

"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$2,752

NT$3,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

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

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Esteban

NT$3,972

NT$4,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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.

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

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

6. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

JOSE MAURICIO

NT$1,329

NT$1,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

7. Lolas Hostal

0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Barry

NT$819

NT$1,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.1 km from Plaza de la Democracia

carlos julius caesar

NT$2,811

NT$3,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A breakfast setup with two plates of scrambled eggs and toast, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a wicker table.

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

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

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

9. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Kathy

NT$2,796

NT$3,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

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

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

10. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Miguel

NT$2,355

NT$2,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

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

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Brian

NT$3,454

NT$3,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

12. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Ronald

NT$1,141

NT$1,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

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

13. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Yolanda

NT$2,191

NT$2,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

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

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Kemal

NT$3,758

NT$4,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a dining area.

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Lazaro Garcia

NT$3,579

NT$4,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Thomas

NT$4,341

NT$4,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Two beds with white linens and floral-patterned bedspreads, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Jose

NT$1,870

NT$2,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a blue armchair.

A building with a sign reading "Sportsmens Lodge" and a green umbrella structure.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Andy

NT$2,380

NT$2,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

Two dark wooden doors with a green leafy wall between them.

A café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

A person sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a white cup, with a view of a building with large letters in the background.

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Juanita

NT$2,032

NT$2,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bar with a grid ceiling, hanging lights, and a large screen displaying a promotional advertisement.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a street view, and a building with a red facade.

A casino with slot machines, a roulette table, and a large screen displaying a game.

A multi-story building with a green facade and colorful murals.

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

kishore

NT$4,288

NT$4,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Democracia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 895 reviews	View

Top Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

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"

Hotel Colonial

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and courteous."

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, clean room, stylish decor, good location - a great hotel experience."

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hostel, loved the large patio! First time staying at a Viejero. Would stay again for sure. Fun activities available too! Maverick was helpful with my questions and brought great energy to the place! The mattress was not the most comfy but for one night only it was good enough!"

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."

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay. The only issue was that there's a train outside that's very loud but that's out of the staff's control."

Other attractions near Plaza de la Democracia

A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.

National Museum of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,133 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.

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A park pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a curved layout and street lamps.

Parque Espana

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jade Museum during your trip to San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Park

9.0/10 (1,316 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Contemporary Art and Design during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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National Center of Art and Culture

8.4/10 (269 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at National Center of Art and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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Casino Fiesta

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Fiesta during your visit to San José?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza de la Democracia?

Plaza de la Democracia 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 200 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Plaza de la Democracia?

Adjacent to Plaza de la Democracia, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices close by include Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hotel Castillo.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Plaza de la Democracia?

Expedia has 200 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Plaza de la Democracia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza de la Democracia, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Plaza de la Democracia.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Plaza de la Democracia?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Plaza de la Democracia, click here.

What can I see and do near Plaza de la Democracia?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at National Park, Morazan Park, or Central Park.

How can I get to Plaza de la Democracia?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stations to Catedral. There may not be many public transit stops near by Plaza de la Democracia so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Plaza de la Democracia hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Eco Stay CR

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Viajero San José Hostel

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. The Victorian Hotel CR

10. Apartotel Tairona

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Ara Macao Inn

13. Hotel Santo Tomás

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

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Top Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Colonial

Hotel Presidente

Viajero San José Hostel

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Other attractions near Plaza de la Democracia

National Museum of Costa Rica

Parque Espana

Jade Museum

Jacob Karpio Galería

National Park

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

National Center of Art and Culture

Casino Fiesta

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