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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 gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.
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.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Evarista F
￥13,384
￥15,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A group of people seated around a wooden table in a room with a high ceiling and exposed beams.
A conference room with wooden tables, laptops, and people working.

2. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Catedral
United States
louis
￥2,002
￥4,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Costa Rica Guesthouse
A wooden interior with a view of a garden through large windows.
A house with a front porch, a stone pathway, and a garden with benches.
A hotel entrance with a signboard, a paved driveway, and surrounding greenery.
A sign with 'RECEPTION' and 'RESTAURANTE LAS GALAS' directions, a building with a green roof, and parked cars.

3. Hotel Villa Zurqui

Hotel Villa Zurqui
San Jeronimo
Netherlands
Peter
￥5,831
￥6,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hotel Villa Zurqui
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.
Swim-up bar
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.

4. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Catedral
United States
D'Arcy
￥1,383
￥3,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
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 room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk, and a view of the mountains.
A modern indoor dining area with round tables and wicker chairs, featuring a central island and framed black-and-white photographs on the walls.
A hotel entrance with a large archway, a reception desk, and a crosswalk leading to the entrance.

5. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Thomas
￥13,701
￥15,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.
An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
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.

6. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
Carmen
Mexico
JOSE MAURICIO
￥6,025
￥6,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Viajero San José 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 room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern office space with cubicles, a large chalkboard with colorful drawings, and a wooden ceiling.

7. Eco Stay CR

Eco Stay CR
Catedral
Canada
Eassa
￥5,896
￥6,663 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Eco Stay CR
A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a brick exterior, and a well-maintained lawn.
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.

8. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
La Sabana
United States
Henry
￥6,250
￥7,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 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.
A room with a bed, a window with a patterned curtain, a wooden floor, and a desk with a lamp.

9. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
San Pedro
United States
Joseph
￥3,556
￥4,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
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 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.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

10. Soluxe El Sesteo

Soluxe El Sesteo
La Sabana
United States
Jose
￥9,080
￥10,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Soluxe El Sesteo
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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 gustó el hotel la atención y lo que lo limpian a diario"
Julio Cesar 4-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Renovado, ubicado en el centro, cerca de los museos. La ducha, es decir ,el piso necesita limpieza profunda, por el resto espectacular, muy amables los empleados,recibi desayuno gratuito por mi cumple."
Maricela 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was very nice, the beds were comfortable and the breakfast was great. I would definitely stay here again. It only took about 11 minutes to get back to the airport also."
Crystal 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours 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
"Nice beds & Airport shuttle was good to have."
Evarista F 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast buffee could be better, other than that, the staff is great and very helpful with everything"
NICLAS 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent
"La piscina estupenda y la atención del personal muy buena"
Ericka 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and well located"
Emmanuel 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

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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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