Top 10 Hotels Near National Museum of Costa Rica in San José for 2026

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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 spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

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

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 2.3 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Steve

P10,001

P11,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.5 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

jeff

P3,436

P3,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

3. Viajero San José Hostel

0.5 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

JOSE MAURICIO

P2,555

P2,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

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

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.6 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Esteban

P7,633

P8,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.

A room with two wicker chairs, a glass table with magazines, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a circular mirror and artwork.

A modern office space with cubicles, a large chalkboard with colorful drawings, and a wooden ceiling.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

5. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 0.7 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Eassa

P2,629

P2,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.4 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

P5,935

P6,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

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

7. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.1 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

carlos julius caesar

P4,397

P6,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

8. Lolas Hostal

0.7 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Barry

P1,574

P2,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A wooden staircase with a white wall and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

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

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

9. Apartotel Tairona

1.8 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Miguel

P3,599

P4,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.7 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Andres

P3,911

P4,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

David

P6,306

P7,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

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.

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

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 2.3 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Kathy

P4,899

P5,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

13. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.5 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Ronald

P2,193

P2,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.3 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Sharon

P7,175

P8,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden slatted walls, and a bar counter with stools.

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 2.2 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Lazaro Garcia

P7,647

P8,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A round dining table with a variety of dishes, drinks, and a view of the sea.

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

A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 3.1 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Thomas

P7,372

P8,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 3 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Jose

P4,146

P4,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

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

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

0.6 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Andy

P4,305

P4,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

A person sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a white cup, with a view of a building with large letters in the background.

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

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

Juanita

P3,905

P4,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A casino with slot machines, a roulette table, and a large screen displaying a game.

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

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.8 km from National Museum of Costa Rica

kishore

P8,484

P9,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to National Museum of Costa Rica

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 885 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View

Top National Museum of Costa Rica Hotel Reviews

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot for the single male traveler."

Hotel Cultura Plaza

8/10 Good

"Top lugar"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bien lugar, bien céntrico lo que nos permitió movernos con mucha facilidad"

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The hotel is located in the city center, so it’s walkable to the national theater, plaza/museum, parks, and other attractions. It’s next to a casino and feels more like an apartment building than a traditional hotel. The staff were very friendly and our room was extremely spacious. It even had a small kitchen area but there were no pots, utensils or plates whatsoever. We were under the impression that it offered a buffet breakfast but you actually ordered from the menu. Simple local foods. For the space and location, we’d consider staying here if we visit San Jose again."

Viajero San José Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a private room. Everything as described and the location was awesome! We did wish there was a desk or a shelf so we could unpack our bags but it wasn’t too much of a hassle. Would recommend!"

Hotel Santo Tomás

8/10 Good

"The location is perfect, just a short walk to visit the Central Market, the National Theater, the plaza, and the museums. This beautiful, old hotel has excellent staff who help you enjoy the free breakfast choices, the pool, and their amazing city. The parking is secure and included. Shower grab bars and bigger towels would improve this great hotel."

Other attractions near National Museum of Costa Rica

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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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 acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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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 acclaimed art scene 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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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Contemporary Art and Design during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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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Casino Fiesta

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Fiesta during your visit to San José?

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Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can learn about the history of San José with a visit to Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Museum of Costa Rica?

National Museum of Costa Rica is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its array of dining options and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 201 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near National Museum of Costa Rica?

Adjacent to National Museum of Costa Rica, Hotel Presidente is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hotel Castillo.

How many hotels should I expect to find near National Museum of Costa Rica?

Expedia has 201 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Museum of Costa Rica.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Museum of Costa Rica, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near National Museum of Costa Rica.

What can I see and do near National Museum of Costa Rica?

Study the collections at Museum of Costa Rican Art, Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, or La Salle Natural Science Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at National Park, Morazan Park, or Central Park.

How can I get to National Museum of Costa Rica?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stations to Catedral. There might not be many public transit choices near National Museum of Costa Rica so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for National Museum of Costa Rica hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Viajero San José Hostel

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Eco Stay CR

6. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

7. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

8. Lolas Hostal

9. Apartotel Tairona

10. Hotel Santo Tomás

11. Hotel Presidente

12. The Victorian Hotel CR

13. Ara Macao Inn

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

16. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

17. Soluxe El Sesteo

18. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

20. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Compare popular hotels close to National Museum of Costa Rica

Top National Museum of Costa Rica Hotel Reviews

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Viajero San José Hostel

Hotel Santo Tomás

Other attractions near National Museum of Costa Rica

Plaza de la Democracia

Jade Museum

Jacob Karpio Galería

National Park

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

National Center of Art and Culture

Casino Fiesta

Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica

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