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A hotel lobby with wooden paneling, a patterned rug, and tables set for dining.

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

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

A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Steve

￥25,112

￥28,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

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

A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

jeff

￥8,628

￥9,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

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

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

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

￥13,279

￥15,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

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

4. Viajero San José Hostel

0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

JOSE MAURICIO

￥6,415

￥7,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

John Edward

￥19,166

￥21,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

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

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

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

6. Lolas Hostal

Chinatown, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Barry

￥3,676

￥6,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub and lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

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

7. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.1 km from Plaza de la Democracia

carlos julius caesar

￥13,642

￥18,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A historic building with ornate architecture, a balcony, and a tree in the foreground.

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 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.

8. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Kathy

￥11,771

￥13,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

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

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

9. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Miguel

￥10,570

￥11,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

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

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.

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Yolanda

￥9,623

￥10,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

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

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

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Brian

￥16,667

￥18,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

12. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Ronald

￥5,506

￥6,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

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.

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Hyun

￥18,018

￥20,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A dining area with a round table, cushioned chairs, and a decorative floral arrangement.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and exercise balls.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a dining area.

14. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Lazaro Garcia

￥17,201

￥19,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

A casino floor with slot machines, a large roulette table, and multiple gaming tables.

15. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Thomas

￥23,217

￥26,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

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

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Jose

￥9,023

￥10,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

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

A person sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a white cup, with a view of a building with large letters in the background.

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

17. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Juanita

￥9,764

￥11,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A room with a large bathtub, two chairs, a round table, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a blue armchair.

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

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

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

louis

￥11,484

￥12,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a street view, and a building with a red facade.

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

A bar with a grid ceiling, hanging lights, and a large screen displaying a promotional advertisement.

19. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

kishore

￥18,005

￥20,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a balcony, and a sign that reads "HOTEL."

A gym with exercise equipment, a mural of a sea turtle, and a window with curtains.

A spacious hall with high ceilings and large windows, featuring a central stage and multiple tables and chairs arranged for events.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and several framed artworks on the walls.

20. Hotel Ave del Paraíso

2.1 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Mila Monica

￥13,607

￥15,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Democracia

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 65 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 896 reviews	View

Top Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

8/10 Good

"This is a really nice place for adults only nice free breakfast and nice sports bar"

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

10/10 Excellent

"I've stayed here a few times and I always find it clean and convenient with great staff."

Hotel Castillo

10/10 Excellent

"The Rooftop Penthouse was so worth it. Perfect way to end my trip and how can you say no to an all-inclusive. The food and drinks were amazing"

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and accommodating."

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel, good location right in the hart of downtown."

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good breakfast, quietness"

Hotel Santo Tomás

8/10 Good

"Very clean all over. The building has a good historic edge to it with very high ceilings and wooden floors. Breakfast good to start the day. Quiet - but then we stayed end of shoulder season."

Hotel Colonial

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and courteous."

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hostel, loved the large patio! First time staying at a Viejero. Would stay again for sure. Fun activities available too! Maverick was helpful with my questions and brought great energy to the place! The mattress was not the most comfy but for one night only it was good enough!"

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 200 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 Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hotel Castillo.

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

Expedia has 200 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 Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at National Park, Morazan Park, or Central 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. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

4. Viajero San José Hostel

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Lolas Hostal

7. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

8. The Victorian Hotel CR

9. Apartotel Tairona

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Ara Macao Inn

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

14. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

15. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

17. Hotel Cultura Plaza

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

19. Taormina Hotel and Casino

20. Hotel Ave del Paraíso

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Top Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Hotel Castillo

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Colonial

Viajero San José Hostel

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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