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.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Carmen
If you're spending some time in Carmen, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Asamblea Legislativa are top sights worth seeing.
Mata Redonda
If you're spending some time in Mata Redonda, National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional 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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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
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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
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Popular places to visit
Sabana Park
4/5(185 reviews)
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.
National Stadium of Costa Rica
4.5/5(268 reviews)
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.
Parque Viva
4/5(3 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Central Park
4/5(115 reviews)
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
National Museum of Costa Rica
4.5/5(148 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.
National Theater
4.5/5(313 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant 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
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- Sabana Park
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Parque Viva
- Central Park
- Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- Plaza Real Cariari
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- National Theater
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- University of Costa Rica
- Hospital Cima San José
- Estadio Nacional
- Mercado Central
- Hacienda Alsacia
- Museum of Costa Rican Art
- Juan Santamaría Park
- San Pedro Mall
- Morazan Park
- City Mall
- Clinica Biblica Hospital
- Ojo de Agua Spa Park
- Casa Amarilla
- Jade Museum
- Las Cataratas de Los Chorros
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
- Pedregal Event Center
- Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
- Plaza de la Cultura