San José Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San José
Activities
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
NZ$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
NZ$304
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
NZ$315
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
NZ$230
per adult
Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour
NZ$264
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
NZ$241
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best San José Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is NZ$274 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$274
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,539 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with all the amenities. Breakfast was wonderful."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is NZ$292 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$292
26 July - 27 July
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! (506 reviews)
"Hotel was better than we expected and very easy to find. In a peaceful area. The views from all 360 degrees was amazing."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is NZ$256 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$256
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,899 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is NZ$265 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$265
5 July - 6 July
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"My wife and I always stay here when we arrive into Costa Rica. We enjoy the convenience of the location by the airport. The accommodations and the hospitality is incredible. The service is impeccable. The rooms are clean and tidy, but most of all the staff is incredible and helpful in every single ..."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
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$258 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$258
2 July - 3 July
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! (1,147 reviews)
"Pour sound insulation in the room. Lots of noise past midnight from guests in adjacent rooms and floor above my room. Shuttle to and from airport was very good."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is NZ$378 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$378
3 July - 4 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff always outgoing and helpful. Beautiful place to stay. Got executive suite w Mountain View, but the view was mostly blocked. Didn’t care for the tuna at Bar 10. Besides that perfect!"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
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 Center of Art and Culture.
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 Center of Art and Culture.
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.
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.
Ciudad Cariari
Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.
