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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

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Located close to Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provides free breakfast (local cuisine), designer shops on-site and 2 coffee shops/cafes. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to laundry facilities and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is ₹9,738
₹11,004 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept

Room options

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a painting.

Standard Room (Plus)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Plus

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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.

Deluxe Plus

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a glass dining table, red sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.

Presidential Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite Gales

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a TV.

Suite Gales

  • City view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

Suite 514

  • City view
  • 428 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a dining table, and a TV.

Suite Belford

  • City view
  • 797 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Carmen, a neighbourhood in San José, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk. Jade Museum and National Museum of Costa Rica are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, visit Children's Museum. Plaza de la Cultura and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby rafting, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location. Visit our San José travel guide
Map
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000

What's nearby

  • A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.
    Morazan Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.
    Plaza de la Cultura
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.
    National Theater of Costa Rica
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.
    Central Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station
    7 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spoon
    1 min walk
  • Manolos
    2 min walk
  • Bao Ji
    5 min walk
  • El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • La Esquina de Buenos Aires
    5 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

  • Hotel near Plaza de la Cultura
  • Located close to Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and National Theater of Costa Rica, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provides free breakfast (local cuisine), designer shops on-site and 2 coffee shops/cafes. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to laundry facilities and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free valet parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and luggage storage
    • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and a porter/bellboy
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 119 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (5,909 square foot of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

As of 22 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District on 5 Sept 2026 start from ₹9,738, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps away from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, Plaza de la Cultura and Morazan Park. National Theater of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 7 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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