What is Santa Lucia like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting San José's Santa Lucia neighborhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Lucia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Santa Lucia.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Santa Lucia?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Santa Lucia, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do around this San José neighborhood?

Precolumbian Gold Museum, Mercado Central, and Central Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around Santa Lucia. While you're out sightseeing in San José, be sure to visit other sights like Mercado Borbón or Melico Salazar Theatre.

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

1. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 1.4 km from Santa Lucia

"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

￥14,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

2. Hotel Quinta Avenida

Merced, 0.9 km from Santa Lucia

D'Arcy

￥5,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern interior with a staircase, black wicker furniture, and a stone wall.

3. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Merced, 1 km from Santa Lucia

Carlos Manuel

￥8,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a starry night sky.

4. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen, 1.1 km from Santa Lucia

Kyle

￥11,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.

5. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen, 1.3 km from Santa Lucia

Anastasia

￥17,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

6. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 0.7 km from Santa Lucia

Lazaro Garcia

￥21,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

7. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 1.3 km from Santa Lucia

Andres

￥11,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

8. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 1.2 km from Santa Lucia

Juanita

￥10,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

9. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Catedral, 1.5 km from Santa Lucia

Valeriia

￥9,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

10. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral, 2 km from Santa Lucia

louis

￥3,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

11. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.8 km from Santa Lucia

Tony

￥19,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

12. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 1.2 km from Santa Lucia

David

￥17,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

13. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 1.5 km from Santa Lucia

kishore

￥24,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.

14. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen, 1.3 km from Santa Lucia

cielo

￥17,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

15. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

1.8 km from Santa Lucia

Andy

￥12,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor café with wicker furniture, hanging plants, and a pool.

16. KC Hotel San José

La Sabana, 1.8 km from Santa Lucia

Karla

￥19,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

17. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 2.1 km from Santa Lucia

jeff

￥10,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor restaurant with tables set for dining, surrounded by greenery and a view of the city.

18. Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites

La Sabana, 2.4 km from Santa Lucia

Joni

￥14,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

19. Barceló San José

Uruca, 2.7 km from Santa Lucia

Enrique

￥16,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.

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

9 km from Santa Lucia

Alexis

￥14,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Where to stay in Santa Lucia

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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.

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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.

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