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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, (237 reviews)
"Lots of stores close but the downtown area and nice scenery is about 10 min walk"
United States
D'Arcy
The price is ￥5,261
￥5,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Hotel Quinta Avenida
Interior

2. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (407 reviews)
"Staff is very nice and helpful. Place is clean and really decent for what you pay. Location is not super pretty but it's practical especially being next to the bus station. Overall I had a nice stay, thank you :)"
United States
Yasmin
The price is ￥7,335
￥8,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
Hallway

3. Hotel San José

Hotel San José
2.5 star property
Merced
6.6 out of 10, (24 reviews)
"It was convenient "
United States
Steven Javier
The price is ￥5,356
￥6,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Hotel San José
Interior

4. Casa Hotel Sura

Casa Hotel Sura
2.0 star property
Merced
5.2 out of 10, (5 reviews)
"The place was old, but well maintained without air conditioning. The service was okay. "
United States
Max
The price is ￥4,823
￥5,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Casa Hotel Sura
Exterior

5. Del Cafetal CR

Del Cafetal CR
2.5 star property
Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (21 reviews)
"Clean and staff was gently"
Canada
Dora María
The price is ￥3,360
￥3,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 reviews)
"Todo nos encantó"
Costa Rica
Jenny
The price is ￥12,480
￥14,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Apartahotel Altos de la Sabana
Staircase

7. Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
Merced
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (32 reviews)
"It was more of a hostile than a hotel. But the people were friendly, and it was comfortable to stay."
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥8,137
￥9,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Gaudys Hotel
Lobby

8. Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (147 reviews)
"Bra rent rum."
Sweden
John
The price is ￥9,997
￥11,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Hostel Casa Colon
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9 PM, free cabanas, sun loungers

9. Auténtico Hotel

Auténtico Hotel
3.0 star property
Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (681 reviews)
"Great Hotel. The Neighborhood looks super sketchy but one you enter the hotel it's so beautiful and Safe. The best place is the Pool. Our room had view to it and it was awesome 👌 Would recommend this hotel and come back"
United States
Zuleyka Rodriguez
The price is ￥18,514
￥20,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Auténtico 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, (1,316 reviews)
"Great bar and breakfast! Clean friendly staff"
United States
Ondrea
The price is ￥18,838
￥21,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Front of property

11. 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, (586 reviews)
"Love the place and the staff."
United States
Georvis Rodriguez
The price is ￥12,381
￥13,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Waterslide

12. Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
3.0 star property
Carmen, 1.4 km from Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"great stay!"
Canada
Paul
The price is ￥9,970
￥11,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Hotel Santo Tomás
Free daily buffet breakfast

13. 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)
"Breakfast and Restaurant were great. Room was clean and staff were amazing."
Canada
Arash
The price is ￥17,742
￥20,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Interior detail

14. 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, (870 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 ￥17,961
￥20,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

15. 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)
"Excelente todo"
Mexico
Marco
The price is ￥20,138
￥22,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Outdoor pool

16. Barceló San José

Barceló San José
4.0 star property
Uruca, 1.9 km from Merced
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,107 reviews)
"Beautiful property nice room and excellent service"
United States
Solly
The price is ￥18,884
￥21,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Barceló San José
Snack bar

17. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Amón, 1.4 km from Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (968 reviews)
"excellent place to stay!"
United States
Patrick H
The price is ￥17,951
￥26,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Flat-screen TV

18. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
3.5 star property
Carmen, 1.6 km from Merced
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The personnel at this hotel are wonderful, the food at the restaurant is terrific, and the location is ideal."
United States
Dr. David
The price is ￥17,442
￥19,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Reception

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen, 1.5 km from Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (528 reviews)
"Great location, delicious breakfast, and friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Juanita
The price is ￥11,573
￥13,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Bar (on property)

20. Hotel Palma Real

Hotel Palma Real
3.5 star property
La Sabana, 1.5 km from Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was really helpful. The breakfast was delicious."
United States
Llubi
The price is ￥19,343
￥21,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Hotel Palma Real
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Compare popular hotels in Merced

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9 PM, free cabanas, sun loungers
Auténtico Hotel
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
681 reviews
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Staircase
Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
8.4
Very Good
32 reviews
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Exterior
Del Cafetal CR
2.5 star property
8.2
Very Good
21 reviews
View
Interior
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
7.8
Good
407 reviews
View
Lobby
Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
147 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 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 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 Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a highway, and a distant mountain range.

Pavas

While there might not be top attractions in Pavas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Tempo.

Top Merced Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great"
Jenniffer 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Frequently asked questions

What is Merced like?
Travelers to San José's Merced neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Be sure to check out Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón 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 Auténtico Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Merced?
If you're searching for places to stay in San José, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 45 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 Borbón, and Children's Museum are just a few attractions to check out in Merced. While you're out sightseeing in San José, be sure to visit other sights like Precolumbian Gold Museum or Melico Salazar Theatre.

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