What is La California like?

La California is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and shopping.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in La California?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Casa 69 is the highest ranked property in La California. This hotel offers free breakfast and a rooftop terrace.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the La California area?

Expedia has 60 hotels and other accommodations in La California to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San José area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in La California, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in La California.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to La California?

For more information about updating your trip to La California or cancelling it, click here .

What can I see and do in this San José neighborhood?

Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica, National Museum of Costa Rica, and Plaza de la Democracia are just a few of the places to visit in and around La California. While you're out sightseeing in San José, be sure to visit other sights like Jade Museum or Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

How can I get around La California and the greater San José area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at San Jose Fercori Station.

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

1. Hotel Casa 69

La California

Courtney

￥10,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

2. Ara Macao Inn

La California

Ronald

￥6,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Two individuals seated at an outdoor table with various breakfast items, surrounded by greenery.

3. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral, 0.2 km from La California

louis

￥5,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

4. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Catedral, 0.6 km from La California

Jennifer

￥9,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A spacious indoor atrium with high ceilings, wooden beams, and numerous tables and chairs arranged for dining.

5. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen, 0.9 km from La California

Jesus R

￥18,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

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

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.9 km from La California

"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

￥15,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

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

7. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.9 km from La California

Denneth

￥18,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

8. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

0.8 km from La California

robert

￥13,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A bar area with wooden stools, a long counter, and pendant lighting.

9. Hotel La Amistad

0.7 km from La California

Ricardo

￥8,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A bar with a grid ceiling, hanging lights, and a large screen displaying a promotional advertisement.

10. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 1.1 km from La California

Patrick H

￥23,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

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

11. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 1.1 km from La California

John Edward

￥23,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a starry night sky.

12. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen, 1.1 km from La California

MARCIA

￥12,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.

13. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen, 1 km from La California

jack

￥23,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 5 - Dec 6

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

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.6 km from La California

Kemal

￥20,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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

15. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 1.1 km from La California

Yolanda

￥14,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A multi-level courtyard with a swimming pool, columns, and outdoor seating areas.

16. Hotel Colonial

Chinatown, 0.7 km from La California

Peter

￥12,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

17. Barceló San José

Uruca, 4.4 km from La California

Carollyn

￥16,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 1 km from La California

Juanita

￥11,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.

19. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

6 km from La California

Engel

￥23,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

20. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 4.6 km from La California

Igor

￥20,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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Compare popular hotels in La California

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Casa 69	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 330 reviews	View
Ara Macao Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews	View
Costa Rica Guesthouse	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 740 reviews	View
Hotel Fleur De Lys	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 545 reviews	View
Hotel Presidente	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in La California

Find the best La California areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about La California

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Barrio Escalante

Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A cityscape with a prominent bridge, high-rise buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

La Sabana

If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

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A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a mountain in the background.

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

Carmen

If you're spending some time in Carmen, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture are top sights worth seeing.

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A busy urban street with a large historic building with a green roof and columns.

Merced

While visiting Merced, you might make a stop by sights like Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón.

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Top La California Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleased that the room was very clean and well furnished with all of the expected amenities. The staff was helpful and professional in their care of my needs. the room was very clean, neat and fresh. I felt very comfortable. Bedding was perfect. Exactly what is expected. Excellent location to Airport-the shuttle is such a plus+. It is always complicated to land out of country and navigate thru the process. The shuttle is right there to bring you 5 minutes to the hotel and in the morning they are there to take you to your next journey, in country air service. Totally a great choice for travelers."

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Tout est super à cet hôtel pour la 5e fois : coût respectable surtout hors saison, la proximité de l’aéroport, le service de navette rapide et courtois, convivialité du personnel et la propreté. La seule critique constructive que j’ajouterais est d’optimiser la saveur et variété du buffet au déjeuner."

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"The property did not have any fully handicapped accessible restrooms. None of the restrooms had grab bars, nor elevated toilet seats. Much else was fine, but if I had known about the lack of adequate accessibility I would have definitely stayed elsewhere."

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

10/10 Excellent

"First the staff- immensely polite and helpful. Clean, elegant, detail oriented lobby, restaurant (s) and rooms. Very minimalist in design but everything is extremely well thought out and Marriott quality. Rooms were very quiet. Great rooftop bar and pool- minutes from the airport and whatever you do, don’t miss their 5 star breakfast buffet - it’s worth it! Also - close to modern mall to find anything you may have forgotten at home some great food trucks just outside, little market, pharmacy etc . We’ll be back!"

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Our top choices for La California hotels

1. Hotel Casa 69

2. Ara Macao Inn

3. Costa Rica Guesthouse

4. Hotel Fleur De Lys

5. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

7. Hotel Presidente

8. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

9. Hotel La Amistad

10. Taormina Hotel and Casino

11. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

12. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

13. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Hotel Santo Tomás

16. Hotel Colonial

17. Barceló San José

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

19. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

20. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

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Where to stay in La California

Barrio Escalante

La Sabana

Hospital

Carmen

Merced

Top La California Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

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