Merced

San José

A busy urban street with a large historic building with a green roof and columns.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and streets.
A busy street with colorful buildings, pedestrians, and a market stall.
A restaurant with a soda sign, a flower display, and a shoe store in the background.
A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a clock tower.

Stay near popular Merced attractions

Mercado Central

8.4/10 (269 reviews)
During your trip to San José, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.
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Things to do

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

￥4,763
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

￥21,361
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

￥10,000
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Manuel Antonio National Park from San José

From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day

￥19,225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

￥5,603
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

￥26,415
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
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Merced Hotel Deals

Auténtico Hotel

Auténtico Hotel

3 out of 5
Ave 5 and 7, Calle 40 San José San Jose
The price is ￥14,884 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
￥14,884
￥16,820 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (695 reviews)
"Very helpful staff as well as most friendly . The breakfast buffet was great lots of options from hot to cold . I would highly recommend this place to anyone"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026

Auténtico Hotel
Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Calle 20 Con Avenida 7, Esquina San José San Jose
The price is ￥7,115 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
￥7,115
￥8,040 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is ￥14,715 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
￥14,715
￥16,628 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 our reviews. ...
Barceló San José
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥15,845 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
￥15,845
￥17,905 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is ￥17,367 per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
￥17,367
￥19,624 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It was a great stay overall"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
The price is ￥12,335 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
￥12,335
￥13,939 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
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Where to stay in Merced

Find the best Merced areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A panoramic view of a city with a prominent stadium, dense residential areas, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater of Costa Rica.

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Barrio Escalante

Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A cityscape with a prominent bridge, high-rise buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

La Sabana

If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

A multi-story building with a prominent vertical sign and a curved entrance.
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Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

Carmen

If you're spending some time in Carmen, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture are top sights worth seeing.

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