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Our top choices for San Diego cheap hotels

A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.
A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
Canada
Shaharyar
￥12,960
￥14,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A wooden interior with a view of a garden through large windows.
A view through a window with a stone pathway leading to a garden with a stone bench and various plants.
A house with a front porch, a stone pathway, and a garden with benches.
A sign with 'RECEPTION' and 'RESTAURANTE LAS GALAS' directions, a building with a green roof, and parked cars.

2. Hotel Villa Zurqui

Hotel Villa Zurqui
San Jeronimo
Netherlands
Peter
￥5,285
￥5,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Villa Zurqui
A swimming pool with a small waterfall, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, with a building featuring a red-tiled roof in the background.
A hotel entrance with a large archway, a reception desk, and a crosswalk leading to the entrance.
A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, wooden beams on the ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.
A modern indoor dining area with round tables and wicker chairs, featuring a central island and framed black-and-white photographs on the walls.

3. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Carlos
￥13,729
￥15,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A conference room with wooden tables, laptops, and people working.
A staircase with a colorful mural on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

4. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Catedral
United States
louis
￥2,156
￥4,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Costa Rica Guesthouse
A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a framed picture, and a wall mural of palm trees.
An outdoor nighttime scene with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a crowd of people.
A room with a mural of a lion, monkeys, and a sloth. There is a red chair and a wooden door with a sign above it.

5. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Catedral
Canada
Kiera
￥1,386
￥3,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.
A room with two wicker chairs, a glass table with magazines, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a circular mirror and artwork.
A restaurant with a mural of a toucan and a sloth on a tree, a sign that reads "PURA VIDA", wicker chairs, and a guitar on the wall.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

6. Eco Stay CR

Eco Stay CR
Catedral
Canada
Eassa
￥6,620
￥7,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Eco Stay CR
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.
An indoor space with a high ceiling, metal beams, and a variety of potted plants. There are two people seated on chairs, one on a yellow chair and one on a white chair. A person is standing on a staircase.
A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.
An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

7. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
Carmen
Mexico
JOSE MAURICIO
￥6,473
￥7,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Viajero San José Hostel
Two beds with white linens and floral-patterned bedspreads, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.
A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.
A hotel room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

8. Soluxe El Sesteo

Soluxe El Sesteo
La Sabana
United States
Jose
￥9,098
￥10,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Soluxe El Sesteo
A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden bench with cushions, a blue chair, a red knitted pouf, and a white table with a small plant.
A spacious living room with a large window, a white sofa, colorful cushions, a white coffee table, and a red chair.
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a brick exterior, and a well-maintained lawn.

9. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
La Sabana
United States
Henry
￥5,694
￥6,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large map on the wall, a red patterned sofa, and a glass door leading outside.
A room with a bed, a window with a patterned curtain, a wooden floor, and a desk with a lamp.
A two-story building with a gated entrance, a large illuminated sign, and a street in front.
A courtyard with a tiled floor, a bench, and a table with a colorful mural.

10. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
San Pedro
United States
Joseph
￥3,561
￥4,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
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Top San Diego Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Me gustaria que la cocina estubiera avilitada un poco mas tiempo en las noches"
Elvira 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay for location. It is getting dated and the shower heads are extremely low."
Todd 3-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"This property is the closest to the airport to date and they have done some improvements so it is fresher and cleaner. Breakfast is very well done and staff helpful"
william t 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent
"Our room was perfectly clean & this hotel is gorgeous! Best pool in a superb, well-established garden! We would love to come back & stay longer."
Sherrol 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Barceló San José
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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

10/10 Excellent
"El personal muy diligente, el País no me estaba gustando y buscaron alternativas para que pudiera gozar de ello. Eso si, deberían tener la noche del turista y realizar una fiesta en la piscina."
Giovanni 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful"
Christopher 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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When is the best time for a budget trip to San Diego?
Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to San Diego, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually April and March with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 65°F. The rainiest months in San Diego are October, June, August, and September, with each month seeing an average of 24 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in San Diego?
You don't have to spend a lot to find places to visit in San Diego. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then make time for activities that cost very little. Take in the local culture at National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater of Costa Rica, or enjoy the area's natural beauty at National Park.
How can I get to San Diego and get around on a budget?
Checking out these ways to get around San Diego can help keep you on budget. The closest airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), 10.9 mi (17.5 km) away. If that doesn't suit your budget, the next closest is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) away: Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). San Diego might not have many public transit options to choose from so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.

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