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A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

An indoor space with a high ceiling, metal beams, and a variety of potted plants. There are two people seated on chairs, one on a yellow chair and one on a white chair. A person is standing on a staircase.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

1. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.2 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

JOSE MAURICIO

P2,996

P3,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Kendra

P9,381

P10,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.

A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

3. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Luca

P3,611

P4,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Mohua

P7,658

P8,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Tsolmon

P5,666

P6,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table, and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

6. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Evelyn

P4,027

P5,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

7. Lolas Hostal

Chinatown, 0.9 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Barry

P1,569

P2,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

8. Apartotel Tairona

1.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Miguel

P3,586

P4,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Andres

P3,897

P4,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A breakfast setup with two plates of scrambled eggs and toast, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a wicker table.

A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

An open doorway to a courtyard with a tiled floor, a small table with chairs, and a variety of plants.

A living room with a large abstract painting, a white sofa with patterned cushions, a small round table with a gold base, and a patterned rug.

10. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.2 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

P4,882

P5,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

11. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.6 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Daryl

P2,185

P2,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

12. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Thomas

P6,033

P6,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Carlina

P6,466

P7,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern bar area with high stools, a checkered floor, and a bar counter.

A buffet setup with various food items and beverages, a seating area in the background, and a modern interior design.

14. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Lazaro Garcia

P6,827

P7,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A dining table with a meal, including a plate with a grilled chicken breast, vegetables, and a side of mashed potatoes. There are also drinks and a bowl of salad on the table.

A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a sign that reads 'Salone'.

15. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Thomas

P7,098

P8,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Two beds with white linens and floral-patterned bedspreads, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Jose

P4,132

P4,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

A building with a sign reading "Sportsmens Lodge" and a green umbrella structure.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a blue armchair.

17. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Andy

P4,290

P4,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

Two dark wooden doors with a green leafy wall between them.

A café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

A modern lobby with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant parrot mural.

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Juanita

P4,490

P5,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A bar with a grid ceiling, hanging lights, and a large screen displaying a promotional advertisement.

A restaurant with a mural of a coastal town, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a street view, and a building with a red facade.

A multi-story building with a green facade and colorful murals.

19. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Michael

P7,508

P8,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, hanging wicker lamps, and potted plants.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, and a dining area.

A building with a green exterior, a black awning, and a colorful mural on the side.

A cozy cafe interior with a wooden counter, black metal shelving with plants, and a hanging light fixture.

20. Otoya1907 Hotel

Otoya, 0.2 km from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Naomi

P2,060

P2,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	9.8 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 325 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 865 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Museum of Contemporary Art and Design Hotel Reviews

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"The highlight of the trip was our server named Raquel. She was very attentive towards the customers and made sure drinks were not empty for very long. She had a great personality and always served with a smile. Great customer service. Would come visit again."

Hotel Fleur De Lys

8/10 Good

"The staff at this hotel is wonderful. The rooms are unique. It has a nice breakfast. It is in a nice location to walk around the city, and there are some great restaurants, museums, theaters, and shopping nearby."

Hotel Cultura Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, the receptionists were helpful, courteous, patient and co operative. I did not use the air conditioning, only the fan because the room was cool. It had two windows to allow fresh air to flow through, one by the bathroom and the other above the front door. I would recommend this hotel to anyone because it is budget friendly, located in downtown San José , serve free breakfast of different varieties and they even cater for vegans."

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Es gracias al personal de este Radisson que seguimos alojándonos aquí. Siempre son muy atentos y nos reciben con una sonrisa. Desde el personal de limpieza hasta el del restaurante, seguridad y recepción, todos son muy amables y cordiales. También apreciamos el excelente mantenimiento y la limpieza del hotel, así como su constante renovación y mejora del entorno."

Costa Rica Guesthouse

8/10 Good

"Decent rooms for the price paid/ for a hostel. It could have a warmer vibe. However for travellers its the perfect place espacially for the price. And note that most importantly its highly secure both for the visitors and for the vehicle as it has the private and locked parcking which is rare in such a location. Great."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Great location.Hot tub and pool were very enjoyable.Safe and clean."

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing at check in. I arrived very early and they did their best to accommodate me. Also, the bar manager was very personable. All around great stay as it is close to museums and parks."

Otoya1907 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff, the room was very clean and had everything we needed. Perfect for a couple nights in San Jose."

Hotel La Amistad

10/10 Excellent

"The room was amazing, security with the place a great. The parking was bit challenging however it all worked out. it was fun meeting new people."

Other attractions near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

A park pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a curved layout and street lamps.

Parque Espana

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

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A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.

National Museum of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,133 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Center of Art and Culture

8.4/10 (269 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at National Center of Art and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Park

9.0/10 (1,316 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Jacob Karpio Galería

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Jacob Karpio Galería in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

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Jade Museum

8.8/10 (675 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jade Museum during your trip to San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Galería Andrómeda

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Galería Andrómeda during your trip to San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Plaza de la Democracia

8.2/10 (21 reviews)

Learn about the local history of San José when you take a trip to Plaza de la Democracia. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its array of dining options and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 197 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Adjacent to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, Hotel Castillo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices close by include Hotel Presidente and Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels will I find near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

Expedia has 197 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

What can I see and do near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Morazan Park, Central Park, and Sabana Park.

How can I get to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design?

To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at San Jose Fercori Station or San Jose Atlantic Station. There may not be many public transit options to choose from near by Museum of Contemporary Art and Design so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Museum of Contemporary Art and Design hotels

1. Viajero San José Hostel

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

3. Hotel Casa 69

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

6. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

7. Lolas Hostal

8. Apartotel Tairona

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

10. The Victorian Hotel CR

11. Ara Macao Inn

12. Hotel Presidente

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

14. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

15. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

16. Soluxe El Sesteo

17. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

18. Hotel Cultura Plaza

19. Taormina Hotel and Casino

20. Otoya1907 Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Top Museum of Contemporary Art and Design Hotel Reviews

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Hotel Santo Tomás

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Otoya1907 Hotel

Hotel La Amistad

Other attractions near Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Parque Espana

National Museum of Costa Rica

National Center of Art and Culture

National Park

Jacob Karpio Galería

Jade Museum

Galería Andrómeda

Plaza de la Democracia

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