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Aug 14 - Aug 15
Tomorrow
Aug 15 - Aug 16
This weekend
Aug 14 - Aug 16
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Our top choices for San Diego cheap hotels

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Meeting facility
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1. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Jorge Andres
￥17,334
￥19,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

2. Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
El Tejar
United States
Rick
￥16,306
￥18,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Exterior

3. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
San Francisco
Canada
Juan
￥15,485
￥17,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
The Apex | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Rooftop bar, alfresco dining, open daily
Lobby
2 restaurants, dinner served

4. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
Catedral
United States
Thomas
￥15,444
￥17,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Hotel Presidente
Coffee service
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Courtyard

5. Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
La California
United States
Luca
￥9,245
￥10,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hotel Casa 69
Waterslide
Building design
Restaurant
Concierge desk

6. Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
Carmen
United States
Andres
￥9,977
￥11,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Hotel Santo Tomás
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Flat-screen TV

7. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Carmen
United States
John Thomas
￥10,982
￥12,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Reception
Restaurant

8. Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
United Kingdom
sonia
￥12,956
￥14,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Barceló San José
Porch
Porch
Meeting facility
Meeting facility

9. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José
Santo Tomas
United States
Henry
￥28,599
￥32,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Hotel Bougainvillea San José
Free daily buffet breakfast
Casino
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby

10. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
Tsolmon
￥14,317
￥16,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
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Top San Diego Hotel Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent
"Liked the staff service and warm shower water. The shuttle service was perfect."
Sharif 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful property, with great pool area. Centrally located to the city, 10 min from airport"
Hassan 3-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel and all the service was great"
Ricardo 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Barceló San José
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was excellent"
Carla 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

8/10 Good
"Wonderful staff Public areas beautiful. Rooms could stand an upgraded. Our bathroom wasn't clean. Old soap in the soap dish and dust/ bugs in toilet. Maybe the room we had was empty for a while? But overall nice property with multiple pools and a great buffet breakfast with a huge selection."
Michelle 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is very nice . Convenient to walk around the city"
Kelly 2-night trip
Posted 5 days 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 Morazan 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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