The Best Cheap Hotels in Santo Domingo from ￥8,043 in 2026

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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 restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

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

Ciudad Cariari

Alexis

￥13,343

￥15,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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 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.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, wooden beams on the ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

2. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Ciudad Cariari

Thomas

￥13,660

￥15,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

3. Viajero San José Hostel

Carmen

JOSE MAURICIO

￥5,792

￥6,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a framed picture, and a wall mural of palm trees.

4. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Catedral

D'Arcy

￥1,379

￥3,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a brick exterior, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious living room with a large window, a white sofa, colorful cushions, a white coffee table, and a red chair.

5. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

La Sabana

Henry

￥6,109

￥6,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall, and a wooden floor.

A room with a window, a chair with a pillow, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a toilet, a shower, and a sink.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a door, and two wall-mounted pictures.

6. Luca

Barrio Escalante

￥3,992

￥4,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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.

7. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana

Jose

￥10,445

￥11,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A staircase leading to a door with a view of a building in the background.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, two beds, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large TV, and a painting on the wall.

8. Gaudys Hotel

Merced

Ace

￥9,442

￥10,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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Top Santo Domingo Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"La piscina estupenda y la atención del personal muy buena"

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great and clean room"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property- love the quiet natural beauty"

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is always very helpful, cheery and accomodating. Checkin is always a breeze, the shuttle for the Gastronomic Route is efficient and reliable to take us to quality food options (rePUBlic is a favourite) and the breakfast is healthy, plentiful and well cared for by the staff (Minor was a kind and caring manager of the food and gave us nice insights into the various fruits available). Bravo team Alajuela HI."

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptional service"

Frequently asked questions

What is Santo Domingo like for travelers on a budget?

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When is the best time for a budget trip to Santo Domingo?

Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to Santo Domingo, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 66°F. The rainiest months in Santo Domingo are October, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 26 inches of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Santo Domingo?

You don't have to spend a lot to take advantage of things to see and do in Santo Domingo. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then fill your itinerary with sights that cost little or nothing at all. Take in the local culture at Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater of Costa Rica, or enjoy the area's natural beauty at Sabana Park.

How can I get to Santo Domingo and get around on a budget?

Scoping out the transportation options in Santo Domingo can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), 3.6 mi (5.7 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, the next closest is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) away: Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). Santo Domingo might not have many public transit choices so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.

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