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Hotel Cultura Plaza

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Sabana Park

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Hotel Cultura Plaza in Carmen's heart offers a comfortable base with free in-room WiFi, an elevator, and 24/7 front desk service. The helpful staff assists with tour arrangements, making it easy to explore nearby Sabana Park and uncover authentic local experiences.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$2,029
NT$2,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 42 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 66 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Studio Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 61 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • 45 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 45 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Central, Calle 5, 25 Mt de la Plaza de la Cultura, San José, San Jose, 10104

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 9 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel near Sabana Park
Close to National Stadium of Costa Rica, Hotel Cultura Plaza has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Cultura Plaza Hotel
Hotel Cultura Plaza San José
Hotel Cultura Plaza Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Cultura Plaza pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cultura Plaza?

As of 2025/11/3, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cultura Plaza on 2025/11/5 start from NT$2,029, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Cultura Plaza?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cultura Plaza?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Cultura Plaza?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Cultura Plaza located?

Located in Catedral, this hotel is steps from Plaza de la Cultura, Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, and Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge. National Theater and Casino Fiesta are just steps away. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 9 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Cultura Plaza Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 442 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place in the heart of the city. Old fashion, classic luxury hotel. Very comfortable beds and pillows and breakfast was wonderful. .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short vacation.

This is my go to hotel in central San Jose, Costa Rica. Good breakfast friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good people!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located, close to restaurants, supermarkets and stores. Transportation is easy, also. The rooms are a bit on the smaller side but adequate for the price. Breakfast is delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value in excellent location

This is a well located property with a nice breakfast included. Front desk staff was friendly and helpful. Room was modernized and very comfortable. Easy walk to the 3 major museums.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrisne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to stay next to San Jose city-center. Everything is walkable from this small hotel which is half a block from the main square. Staff is very nice, helpful, English-speaking, and accommodating. Free breakfast is large and lots of choices. Room was HUGE and very clean, bathroom was very modern, and the bed was comfortable. High marks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Belen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay, but keep in mind it's close to a main street, so their's a lot of noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a beautiful small town of only Costa Ricans. No tourists at all. I loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

uriel

Liked: Cleanliness
Property clean and employees very helpful
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a convenient location, close to museums, central market, grocery stores and more. Included breakfast in restaurant in hotel was very good. For us, the only significant downside was our room was very small for two people with two pieces of luggage, backpacks, etc. and there was no window.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel. Great breakfast. Only complaint is the streetnoise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROWENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommended. Had a great stay! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a no-frills but adequate and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dont understand why so many bad reviews i have a great experience staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location. Friendly staff.

Our stay here was a last minute pick when a different reservation fell through - and it was the best thing that could have happened! Hotel Cultural is right in the middle of the downtown area and close to everything we wanted to see. The staff was very friendly, as was the waitress at the attached restaurant. The breakfast was decent and included. Our room at the back of the hotel didn't have windows, but was extremely quiet because of this (and in the middle of the city this is something special). I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the modern, clean room, very helpful and cheerful staff, good breakfast. However, I missed a window in the room.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extention of my previous stay..

Very nice..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good location and place to sleep.

The rooms are small and the walls are thin. The hotel is located near many food options and a convenience store. You can book tours through the hotel and they will pick you up and drop you off in the lobby. Breakfast is cooked to order and there are sandwiches and drinks for purchase as well.
Single room.
The view in the hallway.
There wasn’t a second latch on the door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good rooms and excellent facilities. Great service. Good breakfast. Location is good in terms of being close to main tourist attractions in San Jose. Unfortunately, the area has become very unsafe, dirty and unpleasant overall. Wouldn’t recommend this location, especially for families with children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is located in the center of San Jose, very convenient, you can walk to anywhere, a good price, and the staff is very friendly. I would give it 5 stars if they had laundry service. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Real nice place just the street in front of hotel is to loud at night and at night it’s not safe to walk around
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024