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

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

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

An indoor space with a high ceiling, metal beams, and a variety of potted plants. There are two people seated on chairs, one on a yellow chair and one on a white chair. A person is standing on a staircase.

1. Viajero San José Hostel

0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

JOSE MAURICIO

￥7,218

￥8,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

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 Plaza de la Democracia

Kendra

￥22,262

￥25,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 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 hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

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

3. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Luca

￥9,063

￥10,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

RAHUL

￥11,357

￥12,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

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

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

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Mohua

￥19,092

￥21,574 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 room with two wicker chairs, a glass table with magazines, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a circular mirror and artwork.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 0.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Eassa

￥6,049

￥6,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

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.

7. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.1 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Evelyn

￥9,563

￥14,337 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 narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

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

A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

8. Lolas Hostal

Chinatown, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Barry

￥3,779

￥7,096 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 dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

A wooden staircase with a white wall and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

9. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Miguel

￥9,001

￥10,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.

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

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Andres

￥8,901

￥10,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

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.

A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

11. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Kathy

￥12,252

￥13,845 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 modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

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

12. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Thomas

￥6,641

￥7,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

13. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Ronald

￥5,485

￥6,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

1.3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Tony

￥16,789

￥18,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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 hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

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

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

15. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Thomas

￥18,439

￥20,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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.

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

16. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Lazaro Garcia

￥18,595

￥21,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

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

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

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

17. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Andy

￥10,891

￥12,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

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.

18. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Jose

￥9,956

￥11,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

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

A café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Juanita

￥11,269

￥12,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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.

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

A restaurant with a mural of a coastal town, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Edgar

￥23,645

￥26,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Democracia

Property	Star rating	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 Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are clean"

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property! The building and grounds were spotless and beautifully maintained. What made our stay truly special was the staff. Everyone we met was kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, making us feel right at home. We had a wonderful experience and would happily recommend this property."

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Un bien belle place."

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"All"

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Great."

Hotel Cultura Plaza

8/10 Good

"Clean room, AC, and toiletries. Room was exactly as advised. Receptionist available 24/7, location is perfect. Near everything in San Jose. Would stay here again. Breakfast was included but we didn’t get a chance to try it bc we left early both mornings we were there. WiFi didn’t work for the most part in the room, while we were there, besides that, everything else was fine!"

Hotel Colonial

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean place"

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staff make this place the one to go to because they are very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. The mattress was comfortable. 24 hour desk service. One thing that would make the place better is if they offered soap for the shower because people staying for one day may not be bringing soap with them."

Balmoral Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was amazing! Clean and awesome staff!"

Other attractions near Plaza de la Democracia

A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.

National Museum of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,133 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.

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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)

After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jade Museum during your trip to San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Park

9.0/10 (1,316 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Contemporary Art and Design during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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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Casino Fiesta

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Fiesta during your visit to San José?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza de la Democracia?

Plaza de la Democracia is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 198 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Plaza de la Democracia?

Adjacent to Plaza de la Democracia, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices close by include Hotel Castillo and Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Plaza de la Democracia?

Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Plaza de la Democracia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza de la Democracia, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Plaza de la Democracia.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Plaza de la Democracia?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Plaza de la Democracia, click here.

What can I see and do near Plaza de la Democracia?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, and La Salle Natural Science Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Morazan Park, Central Park, or Sabana Park.

How can I get to Plaza de la Democracia?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stations to Catedral. There may not be many public transit stops near by Plaza de la Democracia so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Plaza de la Democracia 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. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

16. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

17. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

18. Soluxe El Sesteo

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

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Top Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Hotel Presidente

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Colonial

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Balmoral Suites

Other attractions near Plaza de la Democracia

National Museum of Costa Rica

Parque Espana

Jade Museum

Jacob Karpio Galería

National Park

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

National Center of Art and Culture

Casino Fiesta

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