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Hotel Cultura Plaza

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Sabana Park

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Welcome to our reception area, featuring a digital screen, comfortable seating, and a vibrant mural.
Relax in the reception area with comfortable seating and a unique light fixture.
Guests can enjoy a meal at this dining area with a table set for a meal, featuring a cup and plate with a variety of food.
Relax in the stylish lobby, featuring a comfortable sofa, elegant table, and beautiful flowers.
Two single beds with white bedding and green accents, a telephone, and a vase with flowers.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 4.14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 4.14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Central, Calle 5, 25 Mt de la Plaza de la Cultura, San José, San Jose, 10104

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 9 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Frondosita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café La Mancha - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel near Sabana Park
Close to National Stadium of Costa Rica, Hotel Cultura Plaza has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Cultura Plaza Hotel
Hotel Cultura Plaza San José
Hotel Cultura Plaza Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Cultura Plaza pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Cultura Plaza?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cultura Plaza?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Cultura Plaza?

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

Where is Hotel Cultura Plaza located?

Located in Catedral, this hotel is steps from Plaza de la Cultura, Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, and Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge. National Theater and Casino Fiesta are just steps away. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 9 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 12 minutes.

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Hotel Cultura Plaza Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 396 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable to museums, shopping, dining. Free breakfast was great with plenty of options. Room was spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaudhry

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location clean rooms good breakfeast friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lissy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service, walking distance to downtown, restaurants and museums. Breakfast was included as well which was a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beautiful beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Small room but served us well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to stay next to San Jose city-center. Everything is walkable from this small hotel which is half a block from the main square. Staff is very nice, helpful, English-speaking, and accommodating. Free breakfast is large and lots of choices. Room was HUGE and very clean, bathroom was very modern, and the bed was comfortable. High marks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Belen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 day va ca..

My go to place when I am in San Jose, CR.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location but very small space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has great location. It is very convenient for travelers who don't speaks the Spanish. Restaurant and stores are very close by. Front desk are very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great comfort and location

Great hotel in a perfect location close to fun shops and restaurants. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short va-ca..

I enjoy staying at Cultura Plaza because of the location, friendly staff and nice breakfast. The rooms are nice but a bit small. I will return..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to everything and has everything I need for a quick trip to San Jose
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

aude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is extremely well located every location of interest in the downtown is walkable. The hotel is extremely clean and as on the pictures. We had breakfast included which was great, nice choice, local food options and large portions. It was perfect. Our room was rather noisy because of the work ongoing in the backstreet. As if the room is noisy if it is a problem for you. We didn’t change room. We would use it again next time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a beautiful small town of only Costa Ricans. No tourists at all. I loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, nothing was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super helpful! Our flight was delayed and already a late evening flight. I got in contact and they provided us a ride service (for a fee, worth it), and we were able to get to the hotel safe and sound. Great staff, great service, and a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First and foremost: it’s centrally located : museums and other sites, shops, restaurants are walking distance. Second: rooms are elegant and accommodating. Third: staff is professional, friendly and very accommodating: they kept my luggage so I could travel light on small plane from San Jose to Limon for a few days, so I didn’t have to rent a storage locker. Lastly, breakfast is served fresh, hot and delicious: Five out of five stars!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mini vacation...

I usually stay at Cutura Plaza when in San Jose. I like the downtown location, choice of restaurants and shopping all walking distance from hotel. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Amazing location. Everything seemed walkable. Beds were cozy. The only real drawback was there was no real windows to look out and in the early morning there was this noise that sounded like pressurized steam blowing off intermittently from 7-9. Tolerable, just a bit annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a convenient location, close to museums, central market, grocery stores and more. Included breakfast in restaurant in hotel was very good. For us, the only significant downside was our room was very small for two people with two pieces of luggage, backpacks, etc. and there was no window.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Belen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay, but keep in mind it's close to a main street, so their's a lot of noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024