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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

1. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Ulloa

Donna

₹6,856

₹7,748 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Ciudad Cariari

Anne

₹8,557

₹9,670 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

Angelina

₹11,166

₹12,618 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Ciudad Cariari

Rosa

₹10,620

₹12,000 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal Suite) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

5. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Ciudad Cariari

Franklin

₹9,437

₹10,664 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

6. Barceló San José

Uruca

sonia

₹7,736

₹8,742 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

7. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Uruca

Mike

₹10,702

₹12,093 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

8. Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Uruca

Robertico

₹9,618

₹10,868 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

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Top San Francisco Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

8/10 Good

"The staff was great. Very supportive and professional."

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful Location! El Rancho restaurant by the pool was amazing! Everyone was quite helpful. The garden was stunning! I used this for my walk."

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed here while on a long, overnight layover. It was your typical Marriott hotel. Everything is always very predictable and we got great rest before we left to the airport the next morning. This place has a free airport shuttle too."

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

10/10 Excellent

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DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"I recently stayed at the hotel for five days. Everything was good, clean, the only problem that I had it was that we didn’t have any fridge in in the room and also they didn’t even give us water bottles to have in our room but everything else was excellent"

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

8/10 Good

"Perfect location"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente servicio y atención del personal"

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, professional staff, I like the bar/restaurant and the breakfast is pretty good too!"

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When is the best time for a budget trip to San Francisco?

Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to San Francisco, but bear 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 temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 19°C. The rainiest months in San Francisco are October, June, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 650 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in San Francisco?

You don't need to spend big to take advantage of things to see and do in San Francisco. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then make time for sights and activities that are easy on the wallet. Take in the local culture at Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater of Costa Rica, or visit other spots like Juan Santamaria Historical Museum.

How can I get to San Francisco and get around on a budget?

Scoping out the transportation options in San Francisco is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The nearest airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, the next closest is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away: San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.). San Francisco might not have very many public transport choices so a rental car could be an economical alternative to see the area.

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Our top choices for San Francisco cheap hotels

1. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

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

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica