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23 Oct - 25 Oct
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Our top choices for San José 3-star hotels

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

1. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Maria Olivia
₹9,591
₹10,838 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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 restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Evarista F
₹8,051
₹9,098 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.
A swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.

3. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
United States
Serena
₹11,219
₹12,678 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
A hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
United States
Richard
₹11,219
₹12,678 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.
Pool

5. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
United States
John Ross
₹9,686
₹10,945 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
United States
Loren
₹10,816
₹12,222 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.
A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.

7. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
United States
Robert
₹7,647
₹8,642 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Hotel Mango
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.
A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.
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 modern living room with a round coffee table, green armchairs, and a grey sofa. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a view of greenery outside.

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
United States
Lavasha
₹10,412
₹11,766 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans arranged for socializing.
A bar area with a neon sign, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Pozos
United States
Emmanuel
₹10,445
₹11,803 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A pool area with sun loungers and a bar.
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with multiple shelves of bottles, and three bar stools.
A spacious, modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a glass railing, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

10. AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
La Ribera
Canada
Jean Pierre
₹14,434
₹16,310 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.
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.

11. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen
United States
Scott
₹7,615
₹8,605 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Wyndham Garden' sign, and well-lit windows.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, hanging pendant lights, and a large abstract painting.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract mural.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a minimalist design.

12. Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
COURTNEY
₹11,039
₹12,474 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu
A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.
A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of plants.
A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.

13. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Sánchez
United States
Engel
₹12,392
₹14,003 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outside.
A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone-paved courtyard, and lush greenery.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.

14. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
Uruca
United States
Russell
₹9,777
₹11,048 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Irazu Hotel & Studios
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.
Exterior
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mounted TV, wooden paneling, a gray sofa with a yellow cushion, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Pozos
United States
Anessa
₹9,591
₹10,838 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
La Sabana
United States
Igor
₹12,143
₹13,721 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
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.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and lush greenery.
A lobby with a large orange wall, a modern art piece, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.

17. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Ulloa
United States
Nidia
₹6,932
₹7,833 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a television, and a sign indicating a kitchen area.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a round dining table with black chairs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Duane
₹9,625
₹10,876 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a reception counter, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a green wall with plants.
A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

19. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Carmen
United States
Anastasia
₹9,153
₹10,343 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a central atrium.
A modern reception area with a counter, a decorative plant, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A modern living room with a TV, sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large painting, and a unique light fixture.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San Rafael
United States
Gretchen
₹13,598
₹15,366 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"The staff are friendly and helpful. Having a free airport shuttle every 15 minutes is positive."
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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"Excelente"
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Hotel El Maragato, around 0.32 kilometres northeast of downtown San José, is an Expedia guest favourite. A cafe and an espresso maker are among its conveniences. Exe San Jose Centre is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travellers. It offers a sauna and a cafe, and is approximately 0.48 kilometres northeast of the centre.
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