The city of San José is the capital of the Republic of Costa Rica. It is the country's political, economic, commercial and cultural centre. The city is situated in the Central Valley and it is home to a wide range of sites of historical, cultural and natural value.
We recommend visiting the following places of interest: Sabana Park, Central Park, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Theatre (which dates from 1897), the Plaza de la Cultura square and the National Museum which houses anthropology, history, religious and colonial art and biology exhibits. Other interesting sites to visit are: the Jade Museum where you can find out about the pre-Columbian origins, progress and heritage of Costa Rica; the Liceo Museum, which has extensive art collections and the Gold Museum.
For a trip with all the family, the Simon Bolivar National Botanic Gardens and Zoo is home to different kinds of animals and plants. You can also visit the Children's Museum, which the kids are bound to enjoy. Discover this cosmopolitan city, which still preserves its colonial heritage, discover San José!
Recommended hotels in San José - Valle Central
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Costa Rica Morazan
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 0 / 5
The hotel was built in 1960 and was last renovated in 2002. It comprises a total of 6 floors and 42 rooms, as well as a café, bar, nightclub and casino. Guests are welcomed in the lobby, which offers 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities and lift access to the rooms. The hotel has a TV lounge and restaurant, and it offers wireless Internet access, room service, laundry and medical service.
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Vesuvio
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 3,57 / 5
The hotel consists of a 2-storey main building with a total of 20 rooms. Facilities include a 24-hour reception desk with a foyer, a currency exchange desk and a café. Additional amenities include a bar, a pub and an à la carte restaurant. Guests may also make use of the public Internet terminal. Those arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage Room and laundry services as well as medical assistance complete the services on offer at this hotel.
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Hemingway Inn
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 3,4 / 5
An authentic Spanish mansion in Barrio Amon, the hotel is a famously photographed building in San Jose. Though the city has grown around it, it was originally built as a large hacienda for a family who owned a coffee plantation in the 1920s. Still retaining its former charm, it has been remodelled to become a friendly hotel. The property features a 24-hour reception, hotel safe, breakfast room and WLAN Internet access. There are a total of 17 guest rooms on offer.
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Best Western San Jose Downtown
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 0 / 5
This hotel offers 69 well-appointed guest rooms, including non-smoking accommodation. During their stay at this hotel, guests can cool down at the restaurant los helechos. In terms of comfort, the hotel offers cable TV, air conditioning, safety deposit boxes, complimentary Internet access, a travel agency and free 24-hour secure parking. Furthermore, guests can enjoy free international calls and a daily welcome cocktail.
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Europa
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 3,52 / 5
Built in 1911, this hotel comprises 67 double rooms. A reception area and cafe welcomes guests into the hotel and guests may choose to take a drink in the bar or dine in the air-conditioned restaurant. Services provided by the hotel include car parking in the garage or car park as well as room and laundry service.
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Taylor Inn B and B
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 3,14 / 5
The hotel, built in 1908, was originally designed to be the home of an Italian called Adriano Arié Vaselli. The structure's notable features include it's brickwork and wrought-iron detailing as well as a beautiful central patio, which is surrounded by the 12 guest rooms.
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Alta
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 0 / 5
This fantastically located hotel underwent renovation work in 2004 and comprises a total of 23 rooms including 4 elegant suites spread over 5 floors. Guests may take advantage of the excellent hotel and room facilities and the comfortable level of service for which the hotel is renowned. Facilities include an inviting foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, Internet access, safes and a fabulous restaurant in which a selection of Californian and Costa Rican dishes may be enjoyed.
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Kekoldi
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 0 / 5
Housed in an Art Deco building dating back to 1930, this charming, city property is the only San Jose hotel with a secluded private courtyard garden where many varieties of birds arrive to have breakfast or to take a rest before setting off on their migration. This hotel comprises a total of 10 rooms including 2 suites. Facilities on offer to guests include a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a dining room and wireless Internet access. They can also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is covered garage parking on offer for those arriving by car.
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Villa Tournon
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 3,93 / 5
The hotel is a jewel in itself and comprises a fine mixture of 80 rooms including 56 standard rooms, 23 superior rooms and 1 suite, spread over 3 storeys. It offers great value in San José.
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Hotel & Suites Casa Conde
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 5 / 5
Built in 2002, this hotel has a total of 108 suites as well as an attractive garden. The ambiance of the hotel is not only enjoyable and friendly, but guests are also offered the most modern and largest apartment hotel in Costa Rica. Comfortable facilities are the most importance during guests' stays, making it ideal for families or business guests. The main building offers a 24-hour security and reception service, a cloakroom, a currency exchange counter and safe. Further options include a café, a small supermarket, shops, an inviting bar, regular hotel-airport transfers, a modern business centre with wireless Internet access, presentation equipment, a fax, a photocopier, scanner and more. The air-conditioned restaurant with a smoking area invites guests to stop off for a bite to eat. A playground, room and laundry services, a laundrette, medical assistance, a garage and a bicycle cellar are also on offer.
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Royal Dutch
Valle Central, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 0 / 5
The hotel offers a total of 30 comfortable rooms, as well as a bar and casino. Other facilities at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby, 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities and lift access to the rooms. There is a TV lounge, café, disco and restaurant. Wireless Internet access is available, and room service and laundry service are offered.
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Rincon de San Jose
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 0 / 5
Since January, 2003, the hotel has a Dutch owner. A new owner, a new name for the hotel, a new out-side look and some inside remodeling, make the hotel even more attractive then it already was.
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Costa Rica Tennis Club & Hotel
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 0 / 5
The welcoming lobby feautres a reception, bars, conference options and an à la carte restaurant, in the centre of which stands a thousand year-old tree.
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Tryp San Jose Sabana
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 0 / 5
The hotel comprises a total of 99 rooms spread over 10 floors. Guests may like to try their luck in the casino, take a drink in the cosy bar or dine in the air-conditioned restaurant. Business travellers may like to make use of the conference room and public Internet terminal. Additionally, room and laundry service can be taken advantage of. Car parking facilities are on offer to those arriving at the hotel by car.
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Santo Tomas
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 4,57 / 5
This small boutique hotel is just the right place for families and those travelling alone, who are looking for safe, peaceful and clean accommodation in San Jose. It comprises a total of 20 rooms, into which guests can check in around the clock. There is a restaurant and bar in the hotel and public Internet access and room service are available as well as a laundry service for a small additional fee.
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Gran Hotel Costa Rica
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 3,67 / 5
This city and conference hotel occupies a historical building dating back to Edwardian times. It comprises a total of 120 rooms of which 4 suites. Facilities on offer include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a lift and a safe. There is also a bar, a conference/meeting room, a TV and lounge room, a games room including a casino, a small supermarket, a bar and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant (with highchairs for children) available for use. Various other features include Internet access, bicycle hire, room service, laundry services and medical assistance. A playground is also to be found outside the hotel. Garage parking facilities are also available.
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Country Inn & Suites
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 3,83 / 5
The hotel comprises a total of 92 rooms and features a pleasant foyer awaiting guests with a reception desk and a currency exchange desk. The hotel's own bar and restaurant offer each guest a variety of culinary options. Guests also have the opportunity to use a public Internet terminal. Room and laundry services are also on offer to guests. Those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park.
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Best Western Irazu
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 0 / 5
This hotel has four floors and comprises a total of 327 rooms, 315 double rooms, one suite and 11 studies. In the lobby you will find a lift and a reception open 24 hours a day, a hotel safe, a currency exchange. The facilities are also a travel agency, a small casino, a bar and a restaurant. As additional services are offered Internet access and room service and laundry. A car parking spaces in the hotel.
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Sleep Inn San Jose Downtown
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 5 / 5
Opened in 2005, this modern city hotel comprises 86 rooms spread over 4 floors, of which 4 are elegant suites. Further facilities include a wonderful garden complex and a casino. In addition, room service is available and those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park.
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Martino Spa and Resort
San Jose Costa Rica, San José - Valle Central
Reviews : 0 / 5
The luxury hotel comprises a total of 40 Suites surrounded by tropical jungle. Guests are invited into the foyer with 24-hour reception desk and currency exchange counter. The 5 star Italian Restaurant "La Focaccia" offers each guest a variety of culinary options. Additional facilities include a free high speed Internet.
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