The Best Hotels Closest to San Jose Cathedral in San José for 2026

A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.

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A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

Steve

￥25,609

￥28,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.

A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.3 km from San Jose Cathedral

jeff

￥8,682

￥9,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

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.

3. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.9 km from San Jose Cathedral

JOSE MAURICIO

￥6,025

￥6,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.2 km from San Jose Cathedral

Esteban

￥19,286

￥21,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

￥15,096

￥17,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

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.

A hallway with a wooden floor and white walls with text. There is a red door at the end of the hallway.

6. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

La Sabana, 3 km from San Jose Cathedral

Henry

￥6,250

￥7,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.

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.

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

Catedral, 1.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

Eassa

￥5,896

￥6,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A couple in a hot tub with a tiled wall and a metal ladder.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

8. Barceló San José

Uruca, 3.2 km from San Jose Cathedral

Enrique

￥14,015

￥15,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern house with a garden featuring a pond, stepping stones, and various plants.

A dog lying on a tiled floor in a room with a staircase and potted plants.

A garden with a pond, potted plants, and a statue.

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fan, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 3 km from San Jose Cathedral

June

￥8,465

￥9,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A blue running track with white lane markings, surrounded by grass and trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.

A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.

10. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.7 km from San Jose Cathedral

Kumail

￥14,354

￥16,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from San Jose Cathedral

David

￥16,771

￥18,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

12. Lolas Hostal

0.7 km from San Jose Cathedral

Barry

￥3,739

￥7,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub and lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table, and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

13. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.8 km from San Jose Cathedral

carlos julius caesar

￥11,817

￥16,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.

A modern balcony with a glass railing, offering a view of a cityscape and green park.

A spacious, modern lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a cityscape view, and contemporary furniture.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

14. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 3.2 km from San Jose Cathedral

GUSTAVO

￥28,379

￥32,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast setup with two plates of scrambled eggs and toast, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a wicker table.

A living room with a large abstract painting, a white sofa with patterned cushions, a small round table with a gold base, and a patterned rug.

An open doorway to a courtyard with a tiled floor, a small table with chairs, and a variety of plants.

A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

15. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

Kathy

￥12,525

￥14,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

A wooden staircase with a white wall and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

16. Apartotel Tairona

2.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

Miguel

￥11,436

￥12,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.

17. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.5 km from San Jose Cathedral

Lazaro Garcia

￥16,772

￥18,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

18. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from San Jose Cathedral

Andres

￥9,100

￥10,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

19. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.2 km from San Jose Cathedral

Tony

￥18,129

￥20,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

20. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1.2 km from San Jose Cathedral

Ronald

￥5,540

￥6,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to San Jose Cathedral

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 61 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 887 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top San Jose Cathedral Hotel Reviews

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."

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."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel Santo Tomas is a great find in the heart of old San Jose. From the outside it looks like nothing special, but once you get in, you realize it has lots of charm, a super hospitable staff, and a true historic feel. It’s not a typical tourist hotel but that’s part of the charm. I really enjoyed my stay there and recommend it warmly."

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We spent 2 days and everything was wonderful. The hosts were very kind, and the hotel was easy to access. My kids and I absolutely loved it—the cleanliness, , everything was just as we expected."

Lovely 1-Bed/1Ba apartment with Patio in Downtown!

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed here 5 times now and will stay again next time"

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The restaurant was awesome!!!! The food was magnificent!!!!"

Hotel Cultura Plaza

8/10 Good

"Top lugar"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bien lugar, bien céntrico lo que nos permitió movernos con mucha facilidad"

Modern apartment in the Heart of San Jose!

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room in city. Lovely host."

Other attractions near San Jose Cathedral

A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.

Central Park

8.8/10 (1,177 reviews)

You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.

National Theater of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,207 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.

Plaza de la Cultura

8.6/10 (608 reviews)

Find out about the history of San José with a stop at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

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Melico Salazar Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Melico Salazar Theatre during your stay in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Pre-Colombian Gold Museum in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Municipal Crafts Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Municipal Crafts Market during your visit to San José.

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Mercado Central

8.4/10 (269 reviews)

During your trip to San José, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

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Casino Fiesta

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Fiesta during your visit to San José?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Jose Cathedral?

San Jose Cathedral is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 182 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near San Jose Cathedral?

Adjacent to San Jose Cathedral, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices close by include Hotel Presidente and Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas.

How many hotels are there near San Jose Cathedral?

Expedia has 182 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Jose Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Jose Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near San Jose Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Jose Cathedral?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near San Jose Cathedral, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near San Jose Cathedral?

National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Central Park, Morazan Park, and National Park.

How can I get to San Jose Cathedral?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stations to Catedral. There might not be many public transit options to choose from close to San Jose Cathedral so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for San Jose Cathedral hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Viajero San José Hostel

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

6. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

7. Eco Stay CR

8. Barceló San José

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

10. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Lolas Hostal

13. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

14. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

15. The Victorian Hotel CR

16. Apartotel Tairona

17. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

18. Hotel Santo Tomás

19. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

20. Ara Macao Inn

Compare popular hotels close to San Jose Cathedral

Top San Jose Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Barceló San José

Hotel Santo Tomás

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Lovely 1-Bed/1Ba apartment with Patio in Downtown!

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Modern apartment in the Heart of San Jose!

Other attractions near San Jose Cathedral

Central Park

National Theater of Costa Rica

Plaza de la Cultura

Melico Salazar Theatre

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

Municipal Crafts Market

Mercado Central

Casino Fiesta

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