The Best Cheap Hotels in Santo Domingo from ￥5,422 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 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.

A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.

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

Ciudad Cariari

Alexis

￥12,555

￥14,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.

A modern kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.

A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

Luz

￥19,155

￥21,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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.

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

3. Barceló San José

Uruca

Joseph

￥14,408

￥16,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A room with two wooden chairs with orange cushions, a small table, and a vase with flowers. There are two black doors with numbers, a painting on the wall, and a tiled floor.

A reception area with a wooden chair, a water dispenser, a clock, and a vase with flowers.

A two-story hotel with a flat roof and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

4. Hotel Quinta Avenida

Merced

D'Arcy

￥4,798

￥5,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern interior with a staircase, black wicker furniture, and a stone wall.

A hallway with a large painting on the wall and a black door with the number 201.

A modern hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the street through large glass doors.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring wicker furniture and red cushions, glass-top tables, and a ceiling fan.

5. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Merced

Carlos Manuel

￥6,369

￥7,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a partition with vertical lines.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a large entrance canopy and a well-maintained landscaped area with palm trees and shrubs.

A modern dining area with wicker chairs and a wooden table, surrounded by potted plants and abstract art on the walls.

6. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Pozos

David

￥16,283

￥18,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

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

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

7. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

Andres

￥9,365

￥10,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A modern office space with a large window, a desk with computers, two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the orange wall.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and lush greenery.

8. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Ulloa

Nidia

￥10,952

￥12,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Top Santo Domingo Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Súper cool excelente volveré"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Close to airport, with good airport shuttle service. Only 100 meters from a convenient cluster of restaurants - Italian, Indian, Argentine, Korean, sports bar. If you like good bread, stop by Moose - have a good meal (pizza, pasta, seafood, salads…) and buy a loaf of good bread to take home."

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"The property was an older Villa Style Hotel with an amazing layout and beautifully maintained. Very relaxing and so much better than your typical hotel. The staff was amazing and the pool and restaurant area was beautiful! Will never stay anywhere else when passing through San Jose!"

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great!"

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location near the airport Comfortable Great shuttle service Will book there again for sure:)"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Loved staying here!"

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