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

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

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

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

1. Viajero San José Hostel

0.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

JOSE MAURICIO

NT$1,522

NT$1,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Kendra

NT$5,065

NT$5,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.

3. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Luca

NT$1,835

NT$2,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

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

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

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.6 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

RAHUL

NT$2,300

NT$2,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

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

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

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.9 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Mohua

NT$3,866

NT$4,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 modern office space with cubicles, a large chalkboard with colorful drawings, and a wooden ceiling.

A room with two wicker chairs, a glass table with magazines, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a circular mirror and artwork.

6. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Eassa

NT$1,331

NT$1,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

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.

7. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Evelyn

NT$1,936

NT$2,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

8. Lolas Hostal

Chinatown, 1.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Barry

NT$797

NT$1,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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.

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

9. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Miguel

NT$1,822

NT$2,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.5 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Andres

NT$1,981

NT$2,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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.

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

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

A living room with a large abstract painting, a white sofa with patterned cushions, a small round table with a gold base, and a patterned rug.

11. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Kathy

NT$2,481

NT$2,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

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.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

12. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.8 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Thomas

NT$1,345

NT$1,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

13. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Ronald

NT$1,111

NT$1,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

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

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

0.7 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Tony

NT$3,399

NT$3,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.

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

A modern bar area with high stools, a checkered floor, and a bar counter.

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Lazaro Garcia

NT$3,765

NT$4,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A dining table with a meal, including a plate with a grilled chicken breast, vegetables, and a side of mashed potatoes. There are also drinks and a bowl of salad on the table.

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

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

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

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Thomas

NT$3,607

NT$4,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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 hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

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

17. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

0.2 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Andy

NT$2,205

NT$2,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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.

18. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 3.1 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Jose

NT$2,100

NT$2,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

A person sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a white cup, in a cafe with a view of buildings through the window.

A modern lobby with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant parrot mural.

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

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.7 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Juanita

NT$2,282

NT$2,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

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

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

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.4 km from Simon Bolivar Zoo

Edgar

NT$4,788

NT$5,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Simon Bolivar Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	9.8 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 325 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 870 reviews	View

Top Simon Bolivar Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Un bien belle place."

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"All"

Costa Rica Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"I really appreciate this place. I really recomended to anyone. Thank You"

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Great."

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

10/10 Excellent

"Todo estuvo excelente."

Hotel Villa Tournon

8/10 Good

"Crean room, excelent place"

Hotel Amón Real

10/10 Excellent

"Checking in was a breeze and so it was checking out. The front desk lady got me a Uber ride right away. Very quiet and comfortable."

Otoya1907 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff, the room was very clean and had everything we needed. Perfect for a couple nights in San Jose."

Hotel La Amistad

10/10 Excellent

"The room was amazing, security with the place a great. The parking was bit challenging however it all worked out. it was fun meeting new people."

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A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

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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)

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A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.

Morazan Park

8.6/10 (937 reviews)

Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Spirogyra Butterfly Garden

8.8/10 (216 reviews)

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Spirogyra Butterfly Garden during your travels in San Francisco. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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TEOR/éTica

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in TEOR/éTica during your trip to San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Galería Andrómeda

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Galería Andrómeda during your trip to San José. Make time for the shops and local tours 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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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Simon Bolivar Zoo is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its beautiful beaches and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 188 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Adjacent to Simon Bolivar Zoo, Hotel Castillo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices close by include Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica and Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

Expedia has 188 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Simon Bolivar Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Simon Bolivar Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Simon Bolivar Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Simon Bolivar Zoo, click here.

What can I see and do near Simon Bolivar Zoo?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, or La Salle Natural Science Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Morazan Park, Central Park, and Sabana Park.

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Our top choices for Simon Bolivar Zoo hotels

1. Viajero San José Hostel

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

3. Hotel Casa 69

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Eco Stay CR

7. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

8. Lolas Hostal

9. Apartotel Tairona

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

11. The Victorian Hotel CR

12. Hotel Presidente

13. Ara Macao Inn

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

17. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

18. Soluxe El Sesteo

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Compare popular hotels close to Simon Bolivar Zoo

Top Simon Bolivar Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Hotel Santo Tomás

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Hotel Villa Tournon

Hotel Amón Real

Otoya1907 Hotel

Hotel La Amistad

Other attractions near Simon Bolivar Zoo

Edificio Metálico

Parque Espana

Morazan Park

Spirogyra Butterfly Garden

TEOR/éTica

Galería Andrómeda

National Center of Art and Culture

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

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