The Best Hotels Closest to University of Costa Rica in San José for 2026

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

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

A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

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

1. Hotel Casa 69

2.8 km from University of Costa Rica

jeff

￥8,707

￥9,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

2. Eco Stay CR

2.6 km from University of Costa Rica

Eassa

￥6,554

￥7,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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.

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

3. Viajero San José Hostel

3.2 km from University of Costa Rica

JOSE MAURICIO

￥6,475

￥7,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

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

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

4. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

2.2 km from University of Costa Rica

carlos julius caesar

￥12,535

￥17,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

5. Ara Macao Inn

2.8 km from University of Costa Rica

Ronald

￥5,557

￥6,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

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

6. Apartotel Tairona

1.4 km from University of Costa Rica

Miguel

￥11,470

￥12,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a balcony, and a sign that reads "HOTEL."

A spacious hall with high ceilings and large windows, featuring a central stage and multiple tables and chairs arranged for events.

A spacious hall with a high ceiling, large windows, and a polished floor.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and several framed artworks on the walls.

7. Hotel Ave del Paraíso

1.2 km from University of Costa Rica

Mila Monica

￥13,732

￥15,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a blue armchair.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

8. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

3.2 km from University of Costa Rica

Andy

￥11,590

￥13,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 room with a bed, a window with a patterned curtain, a wooden floor, and a desk with a lamp.

A two-story building with a gated entrance, a large illuminated sign, and a street in front.

9. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

1.4 km from University of Costa Rica

Joseph

￥3,562

￥4,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A conference room with wooden tables, laptops, and people working.

A group of people seated around a wooden table in a room with a high ceiling and exposed beams.

10. Costa Rica Guesthouse

2.8 km from University of Costa Rica

louis

￥2,029

￥4,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden vanity with a mirror, a vase of flowers, and two wine bottles with glasses.

A cozy room with wicker furniture, a tiled floor, and a mural of birds and flowers on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a herringbone floor pattern.

A staircase with a wooden railing and a brick wall.

11. Boutique Hotel Casa Orquídeas

2.2 km from University of Costa Rica

Jade

￥19,619

￥26,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A couple seated at a round table with a potted plant, under a decorative metal gazebo in an outdoor setting with greenery and architectural details.

A room with a patterned floor, a sofa, a table with chairs, and a doorway leading to another room.

A white building with red roofs and blue windows, marked as Hotel 1492.

A hallway with patterned flooring, a chandelier, a bookshelf, and a decorative wall.

12. Hotel 1492

2.4 km from University of Costa Rica

Beatriz

￥8,010

￥9,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

A hotel facade with a sign reading "Hotel La Amistad."

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights. There are shelves with bottles and glasses behind the counter.

13. Hotel La Amistad

3.1 km from University of Costa Rica

Ricardo

￥7,037

￥8,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows.

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

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.

14. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

2.9 km from University of Costa Rica

Kiera

￥1,387

￥3,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and large arched windows.

A balcony with potted plants and a view of the street and buildings.

A yellow building with multiple arched windows and a sign indicating a CASA property.

15. Casa Echavarria

0.3 km from University of Costa Rica

Richard

￥8,127

￥9,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A nighttime view of a garden with various plants and a water feature.

A plate with pancakes, scrambled eggs, and watermelon.

A room with a bed, a fan, a door, and a wall with a blue pattern.

16. Haven Hotel

1.9 km from University of Costa Rica

Cinddy

￥5,949

￥6,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery.

A glass table with two green chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a bench.

A hallway with a staircase, a table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel with a white facade, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.

17. Hotel Le Bergerac

2.3 km from University of Costa Rica

Liam

￥7,090

￥9,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern living room with a pink sofa, two wicker chairs, a coffee table, and a neon sign.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a blue accent wall, a staircase with a unique railing design, and a seating area with a blue chair and a small table.

A modern living room with a red and pink color scheme, featuring wicker chairs, a round coffee table, and a sofa.

18. Casa Zafiro B&B

2.5 km from University of Costa Rica

"No AC, loud noises from street (lots of motorcycles), loud music from lobby (karaoke machine?), bed with no blanket (only top sheet), and bathroom out of TP and paper towels. However, hotel staff were super friendly and helpful and responded quickly to any inquiries. Decent storage in room closet. Area is secure (garage door and front door locked at night). Had a private room for 4 and it did the trick for a 1 night stay before early flight but otherwise would be rough. "

Ann

￥9,062

￥10,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall art piece.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and two wall-mounted artworks.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

19. casa luca

2.5 km from University of Costa Rica

Roberto

￥4,987

￥5,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A bathroom with a shower enclosure, a sink, and a small potted plant.

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

20. Luca

2.3 km from University of Costa Rica

￥3,928

￥4,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Costa Rica

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 62 reviews	View
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante	9.2 Wonderful 280 reviews	View
Ara Macao Inn	9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews	View

Top University of Costa Rica Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great but the neighborhood was a bit gritty. Not great for an evening stroll."

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room with friendly and wonderful staff. The restaurant in the hotel was pricey but the food was amazing. Location is in a busy area but there’s lots to do all in walking distance. Also There’s nowhere to park, you can only do valet which is just a one-time payment of $28 for your whole stay."

Quiet Gorgeous Queen Bed Studio + Jacuzzi

10/10 Excellent

"The place is very clean, quiet, and safe. 24/7 security."

Haven Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast, close to the Bus Station."

SPECTACULAR APARTMENT IN THE CENTER OF COSTA RICA

10/10 Excellent

"Great property, the only problem was directions to the property could have been much simpler if it said turn right at gas station next to Auto Mercado and entrance to parking garage is on the left."

Tropical Vista iFreses, 2nd floor! AC, TV and Pool

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Casa Echavarria

10/10 Excellent

"Smooth late check-in, rooms clean - everything good."

Peaceful Studio in Los Yoses

10/10 Excellent

"I have to give it 5 stars. The apartment is located in a quiet and relatively safe area . It comes with literally everything you would need and its close to local restaurants and supermarkets. Id book this one again if im ever in costa rica. The host made the entire process easy . They answered all my questions and assisted with everything from local information to helping me get a driver to and from the airport."

Special Discount!! The Artist Condo in Barrio Dent

10/10 Excellent

"The Internet was good. Location also. Jennifer was quick to respond to questions. Spacious. Good air circulation. A fan or two would have been helpful along with reading lamps, but we were quite content. "

Other attractions near University of Costa Rica

Museo de Insectos

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museo de Insectos during your travels in San Pedro. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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San Pedro Mall

8.4/10 (178 reviews)

During your visit to San Pedro, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at San Pedro Mall. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

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Multiplaza del Este Mall

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

During your visit to Curridabat, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Multiplaza del Este Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

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Centro Cultural de España

Enjoy an outing to Centro Cultural de España during your stay in San José.

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Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can learn about the history of San José with a visit to Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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National Park

9.0/10 (1,316 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Lincoln Plaza

8.6/10 (13 reviews)

During your visit to San Vicente, you can enjoy retail therapy at Lincoln Plaza. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Contemporary Art and Design during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Costa Rica?

University of Costa Rica is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its array of dining options and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 53 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near University of Costa Rica?

Adjacent to University of Costa Rica, Casa Echavarria is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Apartotel Tairona and Hotel Ave del Paraíso.

How many hotels will I be able to find near University of Costa Rica?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Costa Rica.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Costa Rica, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near University of Costa Rica.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Costa Rica?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near University of Costa Rica, click here.

What can I see and do near University of Costa Rica?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time wandering around National Park, Morazan Park, and Central Park.

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Our top choices for University of Costa Rica hotels

1. Hotel Casa 69

2. Eco Stay CR

3. Viajero San José Hostel

4. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

5. Ara Macao Inn

6. Apartotel Tairona

7. Hotel Ave del Paraíso

8. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

9. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

10. Costa Rica Guesthouse

11. Boutique Hotel Casa Orquídeas

12. Hotel 1492

13. Hotel La Amistad

14. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

15. Casa Echavarria

16. Haven Hotel

17. Hotel Le Bergerac

18. Casa Zafiro B&B

19. casa luca

20. Luca

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Top University of Costa Rica Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Quiet Gorgeous Queen Bed Studio + Jacuzzi

Haven Hotel

SPECTACULAR APARTMENT IN THE CENTER OF COSTA RICA

Tropical Vista iFreses, 2nd floor! AC, TV and Pool

Casa Echavarria

Peaceful Studio in Los Yoses

Special Discount!! The Artist Condo in Barrio Dent

Other attractions near University of Costa Rica

Museo de Insectos

San Pedro Mall

Multiplaza del Este Mall

Centro Cultural de España

Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica

National Park

Lincoln Plaza

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

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