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Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
Rio Segundo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,151 reviews)
"Perfect for what you want: a place near the airport that is not too expensive and with parking and breakfast included."
United States
Lauri
The price is ￥17,857
￥20,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Free daily buffet breakfast

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
Cacique
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,624 reviews)
"Excellent location near the airport for an early morning flight."
United States
Marja
The price is ￥22,458
￥25,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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, (1,989 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing and the hotel bed was comfortable clean. Enjoyed the hotels toiletries as well."
United States
Mayra
The price is ￥22,458
￥25,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Terrace/patio

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, (3,405 reviews)
"Welcoming staff, clean, breakfast, reasonable price, convenient to airport."
United States
Anne
The price is ￥15,144
￥17,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel close to airport and lots of food options. Staff members were great."
United States
Clifton
The price is ￥21,134
￥23,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Seasonal outdoor pool

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, (558 reviews)
"Overall great hotel."
United States
Sergio
The price is ￥20,800
￥23,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Free daily buffet breakfast

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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,679 reviews)
"Felt welcome when checking in at night and took advantage of the breakfast the next day since we had to drive to La fortuna early morning."
United States
Nallely
The price is ￥15,597
￥17,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Terrace/patio

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, (788 reviews)
"perfect stay!"
United States
Chandler
The price is ￥20,017
￥22,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
Property grounds

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
3.5 star property
Uruca
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Overall - excellent starting point when visiting Costa Rica 😁"
Canada
Mike
The price is ￥17,694
￥19,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Irazu Hotel & Studios
Restaurant

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
Cacique
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,483 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to airport."
United States
Violet
The price is ￥14,354
￥16,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Hotel Mango
Exterior

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
3.5 star property
San Rafael
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location. Excellent buffet breakfast. Definitely we will come back."
United States
Maria
The price is ￥21,502
￥24,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
3.0 star property
Ulloa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean, nice people, nice breakfast"
United States
Donna
The price is ￥12,123
￥13,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
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AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
3.5 star property
La Ribera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (503 reviews)
"Great hotel, very clean and the food is amazing."
Canada
Sophia
The price is ￥27,687
￥31,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
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Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
3.5 star property
Sánchez
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (908 reviews)
"Nice staff, great breakfast, safe and quiet place"
United States
Jorge Andres
The price is ￥17,816
￥20,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Front of property

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Pozos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice and convenient location with good breakfast."
United States
Hans
The price is ￥18,021
￥20,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
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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, (245 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very helpful. Bar offers great "tapas" at the happy hour."
United States
Nury
The price is ￥17,079
￥19,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
3.5 star property
Hospital
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥18,677
￥21,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
3.0 star property
Pozos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (340 reviews)
"Great little hotel. The live music at breakfast was a fantastic surprise. Great staff and a lovely breakfast. Well beyond what you’d expect at a European Holiday Inn Express"
United Kingdom
Nicholas
The price is ￥14,525
￥16,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
3.5 star property
San Rafael
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 reviews)
"Always clean and secure. Great for someone traveling alone."
United States
Holly
The price is ￥15,538
￥17,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
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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, (1,002 reviews)
"I love this hotel I always stay there, the area is amazing"
United States
ELEN
The price is ￥18,673
￥21,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose
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Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is ￥35,879 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
￥35,879
￥40,543 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"5 minute free shuttle bus from the airport and right next door to the car hire pick ups."
JULIE 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent clean room with good WiFi and great breakfast. If can or given the choice take a second floor room. Although less convenient for luggage, will be a little quieter for those with 4am departures, who care not for those self important and inconsiderate guests checking in and out, who think that all will wish to know about their arrival or departure. Granted this is not a fault of the hotel or the staff, such is the world we live in these days. Pool at the hotel looked great, albeit didn’t use, and gym was adequate for an overnight stop over. Parking has wide spaces so you don’t have to worry about your rental getting banged with door/baggage etc"
Keith 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Frequently asked questions

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.