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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
Cacique
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2415)
"Clean and good staff and breakfast"
United States
Richard
The price is ¥19,233
¥21,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Ciudad Cariari
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2967)
"Staff was nice and room clean.food was great beautiful pool."
United States
Troy
The price is ¥14,472
¥16,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
Alajuela
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1318)
"Great hotel, very clean, good breakfast, excellent "
Canada
Enyang
The price is ¥19,884
¥22,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
Rio Segundo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great room, everything super clean, great parking, great restaurant nearby, staff super friendly & helpful, convenient to airport!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is ¥25,223
¥28,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
3.0 star property
Ciudad Cariari
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (128)
"Loved this hotel, definitely coming back "
United States
dahily
The price is ¥21,027
¥23,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
3.5 star property
Alajuela
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1480)
"Great location, quiet rooms, solid breakfast, nice staff"
Australia
elissa
The price is ¥20,183
¥22,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
Cacique
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1558)
"This hotel was the best, clean, close to the airport excellent breakfast!"
United States
Gina
The price is ¥20,573
¥23,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Pozos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1015)
"Spotlessly clean rooms, wonderful staff and service. The breakfast was wonderful!"
United States
M. Joan
The price is ¥14,561
¥16,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
Cacique
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1328)
"Cool hotel, very nice staff, great restaurant! "
United States
Harris
The price is ¥15,411
¥17,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Hotel Mango

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
3.5 star property
Uruca
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"Clean room, excellent staff service, free parking, free access to Gold's gym, nice pool and jacuzzi, breakfast included."
United States
Anthony
The price is ¥13,415
¥15,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Irazu Hotel & Studios

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose
3.5 star property
Santa Ana
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (921)
"Great location and beautiful pool"
United States
Milagrito
The price is ¥15,970
¥18,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
3.0 star property
Ciudad Cariari
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Basic accomodation, friendly staff. Over all good place to stay if you need to be close to airport. Economy class. "
Canada
Oleg
The price is ¥12,995
¥14,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
3.5 star property
Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (178)
"Everything was grwat since the moment we got there. The staff was very friendly. Our room was great. "
United States
Carmen
The price is ¥20,198
¥22,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
3.5 star property
La Sabana
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (619)
"Lovely staff, buffet style breakfast and amazing views!"
United States
Tatiana A Rodriguez, Pedro Tovar Quiroga, Veronica
The price is ¥18,663
¥21,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
3.5 star property
San Rafael
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Good value, great location"
United States
Payton
The price is ¥18,632
¥21,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
3.5 star property
San Rafael
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (867)
"Great place to stay"
United States
andrew
The price is ¥17,411
¥19,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
3.5 star property
San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (689)
"The hotel was really nice and the staff was very friendly! "
United States
Diana
The price is ¥18,499
¥20,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG
3.5 star property
Uruca
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (262)
"This was a great spot after our flight. We enjoyed the pool and walking around the property. There wasn't a lot nearby but we were only there for a short stay before heading to other areas of Costa Rica."
Canada
Neelam
The price is ¥16,753
¥18,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
3.5 star property
Sánchez
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (783)
"Great place"
United States
Luis
The price is ¥16,909
¥19,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hotel Palma Real

Hotel Palma Real
3.5 star property
La Sabana
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Staff Was amazing! Cleaning service, breakfast and the bar was amazing. We booked our excursions through the hotel and we had an absolutely fantastic experience! "
United States
Terry
The price is ¥15,571
¥17,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hotel Palma Real
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What are the best 3-star hotels in San José?
Hotel El Maragato, around 0.32 kilometers northeast of downtown San José, is an Expedia guest favorite. A cafe and an espresso maker are among its conveniences. Exe San Jose Center is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travelers. It offers a sauna and a cafe, and is approximately 0.48 kilometers northeast of the center.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San José?
The key difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San José is the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically more budget-friendly and provide the services and amenities required for your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can expect a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket interiors, deluxe toiletries and extra touches like on-site spas.