5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful, friendly city. I could totally live there.
San José
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Where to stay in San José
La California
4/5(25 area reviews)
Check out the restaurants, shopping, and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Jade Museum.
Barrio Escalante
5/5(2 area reviews)
Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Carmen
If you're spending some time in Carmen, National Center of Art and Culture and Casa Amarilla are top sights worth seeing.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are top sights worth seeing.
La Sabana
If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.
Hospital
4/5(67 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
East side of Costa Rica Country Club San Rafael
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Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
300 meters north ICE building San José San Jose
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BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
San José, Barrio Escalante. San José San José
Stay at this apartment in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Popular places to visit
National Stadium of Costa Rica
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sabana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Multiplaza Mall Escazu
During your visit to San Rafael, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Multiplaza Mall Escazu. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
You can do some window-shopping at Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center during your stay in Pozos.
Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu
Explore the great outdoors at Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu, a lovely green space in Cascajal. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.
Things to do
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
$86
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
$110
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
$159
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
$35
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica
$96
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
$80
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Reviews of San José
4
Top Destination
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
The place has little charm and horrible traffic, but there is a much better chance you can find what you're looking for (from a consumer perspective) than in any other part of the country, IF you know where to look
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
safe,. very friendly people, many english speakers and helpful with my spanish, good mix of stores and especially great food, good prices. great park for walking. no major freakouts re; corona virus.great dental work@ 1/3 u.s. price!! dr bonilla.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
is a city like many others good with bad
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
A generally shabby, very noisy town with precious few architectural attractions blessed by extremely friendly people, at least if one speaks Spanish, its 1,100-metre altitude and mountain surroundings (although these are, sadly, all-but-denuded).
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
the city itself was not that great. we went to other areas away from San Jose.
Other places like San José
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- Sabana Park
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu
- Central Park
- Parque Viva
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- Plaza Real Cariari
- Hacienda Alsacia
- National Theater
- Hospital Cima San José
- Mercado Central
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- University of Costa Rica
- Estadio Nacional
- San Pedro Mall
- Juan Santamaría Park
- Museum of Costa Rican Art
- Morazan Park
- City Mall
- Clinica Biblica Hospital
- Ojo de Agua Spa Park
- Jade Museum
- Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
- Plaza de la Cultura
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
- Pedregal Event Center
- National Park
- Palace of Sports