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Our top choices for Merced hotels

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

1. Hotel Quinta Avenida

Hotel Quinta Avenida
3.0 star property
Merced
7.6 out of 10, Good, (238 reviews)
"Lots of stores close but the downtown area and nice scenery is about 10 min walk"
United States
D'Arcy
The price is ļæ„4,628
ļæ„5,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hotel Quinta Avenida
Interior

2. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (419 reviews)
"Excelente"
United States
Carlos Manuel
The price is ļæ„7,181
ļæ„8,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
Hallway

3. Hotel San JosƩ

Hotel San JosƩ
2.5 star property
Merced
6.8 out of 10, (27 reviews)
"Hotel was great, staff was nice. Place was a bit sketchy but It has a shop across the street so that was nice Beware has small steps hard with big luggage"
United States
Theseus
The price is ļæ„4,829
ļæ„5,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hotel San JosƩ
Interior

4. Casa Hotel Sura

Casa Hotel Sura
2.0 star property
Merced
6.0 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"The place was old, but well maintained without air conditioning. The service was okay. "
United States
Max
The price is ļæ„4,590
ļæ„5,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Casa Hotel Sura
Exterior

5. Del Cafetal CR

Del Cafetal CR
2.5 star property
Merced
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (22 reviews)
"Close to most Bus Stops ! Great value for its central Location. Thank You Alejandra"
United States
OMAR
The price is ļæ„3,511
ļæ„3,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Del Cafetal CR
Comfort Room | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

6. Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana

Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana
2.5 star property
Merced
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"Cumple con lo ofrecido"
United States
Oswal
The price is ļæ„10,579
ļæ„11,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana
Lobby

7. Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (146 reviews)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
Canada
Tyler
The price is ļæ„9,861
ļæ„11,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hostel Casa Colon
Staircase

8. Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (33 reviews)
"Bathrooms always dirty you have to rent a towel"
United States
Ace
The price is ļæ„8,617
ļæ„9,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Gaudys Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9 PM, free cabanas, sun loungers

9. AutƩntico Hotel

AutƩntico Hotel
3.0 star property
Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (691 reviews)
"This property was beautiful and well taken care of. They greeted us welcomely and invitingly. The rooms were large, very clean and extremely comfortable. Dinner was delicious from the on-site restaurant, as was the buffet breakfast."
United States
Jason
The price is ļæ„14,162
ļæ„16,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
AutƩntico Hotel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

10. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
4.0 star property
1.2 km from Merced
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,343 reviews)
"Good stay if you wanna stay closer to the airport and San Jose!"
United States
Carlina
The price is ļæ„16,771
ļæ„18,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Outdoor pool

11. BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©

BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©
4.0 star property
Uruca, 1.9 km from Merced
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,148 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful and staff very helpful and friendly"
United States
Charleen
The price is ļæ„11,889
ļæ„13,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©
Free daily buffet breakfast

12. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Carmen, 1.6 km from Merced
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Every thing was perfect. Good casino , comfortable rooms . 1 Guerra allowed per room , per day . Breakfast was good too"
United States
RAHUL
The price is ļæ„11,345
ļæ„12,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Front of property

13. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
4.0 star property
Carmen, 1.4 km from Merced
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (610 reviews)
"Love the place and the staff."
United States
Georvis Rodriguez
The price is ļæ„9,682
ļæ„10,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Waterslide

14. Hotel Santo TomƔs

Hotel Santo TomƔs
3.0 star property
Carmen, 1.4 km from Merced
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice pool, centrally located for walking around, friendly staff."
United States
Andres
The price is ļæ„8,794
ļæ„9,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hotel Santo TomƔs
Snack bar

15. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
AmĆ³n, 1.4 km from Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (987 reviews)
"I enjoy the hotel every time I come to Costa Rica"
United States
Michael
The price is ļæ„23,621
ļæ„26,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Interior

16. Hotel AmĆ³n Real

Hotel AmĆ³n Real
3.0 star property
AmĆ³n, 1.3 km from Merced
7.6 out of 10, Good, (50 reviews)
"Checking in was a breeze and so it was checking out. The front desk lady got me a Uber ride right away. Very quiet and comfortable."
United States
Roy
The price is ļæ„7,160
ļæ„8,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hotel AmĆ³n Real
Interior detail

17. Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel

Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Hospital, 1.2 km from Merced
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (877 reviews)
"Clean, modern hotel near the airport. Fast check-in/check-out, spotless rooms with all the essentials, and a nice view from the window. Good parking. The full breakfast was great and we were completely satisfied. Recommended!"
United States
Artak
The price is ļæ„14,385
ļæ„16,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel
Flat-screen TV

18. Balmoral Hotel San JosƩ CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San JosƩ CR, Historic District
3.5 star property
Carmen, 1.6 km from Merced
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel."
United States
Anastasia
The price is ļæ„14,612
ļæ„16,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Balmoral Hotel San JosƩ CR, Historic District
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

19. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
3.5 star property
San Bosco, 1.1 km from Merced
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent Service"
United States
Lazaro Garcia
The price is ļæ„20,137
ļæ„22,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

20. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
1.8 km from Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (438 reviews)
"Clean room, Great Bar, good vibes"
United States
Andy
The price is ļæ„10,880
ļæ„12,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
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Compare popular hotels in Merced

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Staircase
Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
8.2
Very Good
33 reviews
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Exterior
Del Cafetal CR
2.5 star property
8.0
Very Good
22 reviews
View
Interior
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
7.8
Good
419 reviews
View
Lobby
Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
146 reviews
View
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets
Hotel Quinta Avenida
3.0 star property
7.6
Good
238 reviews
View

Where to stay in Merced

Find the best Merced areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Casa Amarilla.

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 large stadium with a metal framework and rows of seats.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton

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 church with a tall spire and a clock tower.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum 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, Casa Amarilla and EstaciĆ³n del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

Top Merced Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Hermoso lugar ! Solo en recepciĆ³n un poco de ajustes en conocimiento como funciona el hotel . Pero todo lo demas genial"
Evelyn 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Frequently asked questions

What is Merced like?
Travelers to San JosĆ©'s Merced neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Be sure to check out Mercado Central and Mercado BorbĆ³n as part of your Merced travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in Merced?
Based on our traveler data, Hotel Milan Costa Rica is one of the top choices for your stay in Merced. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good option for your stay in the neighborhood is AutƩntico Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Merced?
If you're searching for places to stay in San JosƩ, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 47 Merced hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Merced, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Merced.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Merced?
To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Merced, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What are the top things to see and do in Merced?
Mercado Central, Mercado BorbĆ³n, and Children's Museum are just a few attractions to check out in Merced. While you're out sightseeing in San JosĆ©, be sure to visit other sights like Precolumbian Gold Museum or Melico Salazar Theatre.

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