San José Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San José
Activities
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
NZ$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
NZ$320
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
NZ$245
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
NZ$320
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring
NZ$351
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Scenic Coach Transfers San José to Arenal AM & back at 19:00 hrs
NZ$100
per adult
Our pick of the best San José Hotel Deals
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$182 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$182
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,170 reviews)
"Clean and new room, no bad smell only the towels are seems smell bad. The reception told me was 5th floor so I was opening a different room. But it should be 2nd floor."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is NZ$192 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$192
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean. Helpful and friendly staff. They even called the doctor at 4:00AM when my son suddenly got sick. Nice amenities. But the paid breakfast was not worth it."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is NZ$204 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$204
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (590 reviews)
"Clean rooms and property. Good free breakfast. Walkable to a few restaurants and a grocery store."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is NZ$349 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$349
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
The price is NZ$147 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$147
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,429 reviews)
"Liked the staff service and warm shower water. The shuttle service was perfect."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Barceló San José
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is NZ$156 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$156
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in San José
Find the best San José areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater of Costa Rica.
Barrio Escalante
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton
La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Asamblea Legislativa.
