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A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.

A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Steve

₹14,478

₹16,360 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

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

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

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

jeff

₹5,320

₹6,012 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A room with two wicker chairs, a glass table with magazines, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a circular mirror and artwork.

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

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.

3. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 0.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Eassa

₹3,961

₹4,476 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

"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

₹9,251

₹10,453 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Esteban

₹11,819

₹13,356 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

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.

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

6. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

JOSE MAURICIO

₹3,956

₹4,470 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

7. Lolas Hostal

0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Barry

₹2,218

₹4,256 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.1 km from Plaza de la Democracia

carlos julius caesar

₹7,660

₹10,842 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

9. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Ronald

₹3,395

₹3,837 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

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

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Andres

₹5,869

₹6,632 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Brenda

₹9,713

₹10,975 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A breakfast setup with two plates of scrambled eggs and toast, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a wicker table.

An open doorway to a courtyard with a tiled floor, a small table with chairs, and a variety of plants.

A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a balcony, and a tree in the foreground.

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Kathy

₹7,425

₹8,391 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Miguel

₹7,008

₹7,920 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Kemal

₹11,827

₹13,364 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A round dining table with a variety of dishes, drinks, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

15. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Thomas

₹12,576

₹14,210 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

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 named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Jose

₹5,564

₹6,288 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A person sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a white cup, with a view of a building with large letters in the background.

A café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

Two dark wooden doors with a green leafy wall between them.

17. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Juanita

₹5,200

₹5,875 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A casino with slot machines, a roulette table, and a large screen displaying a game.

A restaurant with a mural of a coastal town, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a street view, and a building with a red facade.

18. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.8 km from Plaza de la Democracia

kishore

₹14,779

₹16,700 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. Hotel Ave del Paraíso

2.1 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Mila Monica

₹8,391

₹9,482 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

A building with a sign reading "Sportsmens Lodge" and a green umbrella structure.

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

20. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Democracia

Andy

₹7,082

₹8,003 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Democracia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 892 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Plaza de la Democracia

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral

₹11,819

₹13,356 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Hotel Presidente

Catedral

₹9,713

₹10,975 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

₹5,869

₹6,632 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.

A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a reception counter, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a green wall with plants.

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen

₹9,324

₹10,536 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

₹9,251

₹10,453 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern building entrance with glass doors, palm trees, and a visible restaurant in the background.

A spacious lobby with a glass pool, multiple seating areas, and modern pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, coffee bar, and vending machine.

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen

₹8,911

₹10,070 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with wrought iron railings.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, framed certificates, and a staircase with a red carpet.

A swimming pool with tiled edges, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched doorways.

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

Hotel Colonial

Catedral

₹6,094

₹6,887 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

A staircase with a colorful mural on the wall.

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral

₹1,393

₹3,148 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Top Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Good hotel and excellent location"

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

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

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Super hôtel avec une localisation premium avec un super beau cachet ancien ! Le propriétaire est super gentil ! Sans oublier le spa qui atterri dans une piscine fraîche Vraiment juste du wow :)"

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay. The only issue was that there's a train outside that's very loud but that's out of the staff's control."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly Ticas in the bar, large bar downstairs with live music on some nights, good restaurant, good pizza 🍕, best live poker room in Costa Rica, cash available at casino cage on VISA card..... inexpensive, nice hotel rooms , genuine Cuban cigars a block away in tobacco store nos"

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."

Other attractions near Plaza de la Democracia

A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.

National Museum of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,133 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

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A park pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a curved layout and street lamps.

Parque Espana

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Museum during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops 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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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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National Center of Art and Culture

8.4/10 (269 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at National Center of Art and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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Casino Fiesta

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Fiesta during your time in San José?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza de la Democracia?

Plaza de la Democracia is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 200 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Plaza de la Democracia?

Adjacent to Plaza de la Democracia, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices close by include Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hotel Castillo.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Plaza de la Democracia?

Expedia has 200 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Plaza de la Democracia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza de la Democracia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Plaza de la Democracia.

What can I see and do near Plaza de la Democracia?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at National Park, Morazan Park or Central Park.

How can I get to Plaza de la Democracia?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stations to Catedral. There may not be many public transport choices close to Plaza de la Democracia so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Plaza de la Democracia hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Eco Stay CR

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Viajero San José Hostel

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Ara Macao Inn

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

11. Hotel Presidente

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

13. Apartotel Tairona

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

17. Hotel Cultura Plaza

18. Taormina Hotel and Casino

19. Hotel Ave del Paraíso

20. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Democracia

Hotels recommended for families near Plaza de la Democracia

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Santo Tomás

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel Colonial

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Top Plaza de la Democracia Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Santo Tomás

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Other attractions near Plaza de la Democracia

National Museum of Costa Rica

Parque Espana

Jade Museum

Jacob Karpio Galería

National Park

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

National Center of Art and Culture

Casino Fiesta

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