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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 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

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
￥12,842
￥14,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
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 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.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk, and a view of the mountains.

2. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Carlos
￥13,604
￥15,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
A wooden interior with a view of a garden through large windows.
A sign with 'RECEPTION' and 'RESTAURANTE LAS GALAS' directions, a building with a green roof, and parked cars.
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.

3. Hotel Villa Zurqui

Hotel Villa Zurqui
San Jeronimo
Netherlands
Peter
￥5,230
￥5,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Hotel Villa Zurqui
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 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.

4. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Catedral
United States
louis
￥2,110
￥4,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Costa Rica Guesthouse
A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows.
An outdoor nighttime scene with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a crowd of people.
Swim-up bar
An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with patrons, and a kitchen in the background.

5. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Catedral
Canada
Kiera
￥1,261
￥3,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.
A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

6. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
Carmen
Mexico
JOSE MAURICIO
￥6,410
￥7,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 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.

7. Eco Stay CR

Eco Stay CR
Catedral
Canada
Eassa
￥6,418
￥7,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Eco Stay CR
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 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.
A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

8. Soluxe El Sesteo

Soluxe El Sesteo
La Sabana
United States
Jose
￥9,015
￥10,187 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 modern two-story house with a covered patio, a brick exterior, and a well-maintained lawn.
A hallway with a wooden floor and white walls with text. There is a red door at the end of the hallway.
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.

9. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
La Sabana
United States
Henry
￥5,642
￥6,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
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 courtyard with a tiled floor, a bench, and a table with a colorful mural.
A plate of pancakes topped with apple slices and banana pieces, served on a white plate.
A room with a bed, a window with a patterned curtain, a wooden floor, and a desk with a lamp.

10. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
San Pedro
United States
Joseph
￥3,526
￥3,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
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Top San Diego Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, good breakfast, quietness"
Hyun 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Radisson San Jose-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
"The only HI with a better breakfast was in. Chaing Mai Thailand. Airport shuttle easy and quick."
Lindsey 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
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 3 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 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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