Top 10 Hotels Near Plaza de la Cultura in San José for 2026

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

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

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.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Steve

P10,056

P11,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

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

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

jeff

P3,455

P3,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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.

3. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

JOSE MAURICIO

P2,569

P2,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Eassa

P2,827

P3,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura

"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

P6,008

P6,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

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

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

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, < 0.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Esteban

P7,675

P8,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

7. Lolas Hostal

0.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Barry

P1,583

P2,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern house with a garden featuring a pond, stepping stones, and various plants.

A garden with a pond, potted plants, and a statue.

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fan, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

A dog lying on a tiled floor in a room with a staircase and potted plants.

8. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 3.2 km from Plaza de la Cultura

June

P3,369

P3,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.

9. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Plaza de la Cultura

David Thomas

P5,706

P6,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub and lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

10. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

carlos julius caesar

P4,949

P7,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.2 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Brenda

P6,408

P7,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

12. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Ronald

P2,205

P2,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

13. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Andres

P3,932

P4,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 historic building with ornate architecture, a balcony, and a tree in the foreground.

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.

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

14. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Kathy

P5,418

P6,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

15. Apartotel Tairona

2.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Miguel

P4,551

P5,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

16. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Kemal

P7,681

P8,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

17. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Lazaro Garcia

P6,675

P7,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

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

18. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 2.5 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Thomas

P8,167

P9,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 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.

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

19. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 2.4 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Jose

P3,614

P4,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 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 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.

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

20. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, < 0.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Juanita

P3,926

P4,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Cultura

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 61 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Plaza de la Cultura Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente experiencia, servicio y hospitalidad. Segunda vez y nos encantó."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly Ticas in the bar, large bar downstairs with live music on some nights, good restaurant, good pizza 🍕, best live poker room in Costa Rica, cash available at casino cage on VISA card..... inexpensive, nice hotel rooms , genuine Cuban cigars a block away in tobacco store nos"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room with friendly and wonderful staff. The restaurant in the hotel was pricey but the food was amazing. Location is in a busy area but there’s lots to do all in walking distance. Also There’s nowhere to park, you can only do valet which is just a one-time payment of $28 for your whole stay."

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, excellent service at restaurant, great servers and chefs, Jessica at the front desk was very helpful and informative on the surrounding area."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel Santo Tomas is a great find in the heart of old San Jose. From the outside it looks like nothing special, but once you get in, you realize it has lots of charm, a super hospitable staff, and a true historic feel. It’s not a typical tourist hotel but that’s part of the charm. I really enjoyed my stay there and recommend it warmly."

San José Downtown Suites

8/10 Good

"Really nice staff at front desk. Quite hard to find the hotel as no sign outside."

Other attractions near Plaza de la Cultura

An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.

National Theater of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,207 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.

San Jose Cathedral

8.8/10 (774 reviews)

After visiting San Jose Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

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A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.

Morazan Park

8.6/10 (937 reviews)

Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.

Central Park

8.8/10 (1,177 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.

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Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Pre-Colombian Gold Museum in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours 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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Municipal Crafts Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Municipal Crafts Market during your visit to San José.

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Melico Salazar Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Melico Salazar Theatre during your stay in San José. 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 Plaza de la Cultura?

Plaza de la Cultura is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 190 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Plaza de la Cultura?

Adjacent to Plaza de la Cultura, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Presidente and Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Plaza de la Cultura?

Expedia has 190 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Plaza de la Cultura.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza de la Cultura, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Plaza de la Cultura.

What can I see and do near Plaza de la Cultura?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, or Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time wandering around Morazan Park, Central Park, and National Park.

How can I get to Plaza de la Cultura?

If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stops to Catedral. There might not be many public transportation choices near by Plaza de la Cultura so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

Hotels near Plaza de la Cultura

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Our top choices for Plaza de la Cultura hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Viajero San José Hostel

4. Eco Stay CR

5. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

7. Lolas Hostal

8. Casa Jardin Del Mango

9. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

10. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Ara Macao Inn

13. Hotel Santo Tomás

14. The Victorian Hotel CR

15. Apartotel Tairona

16. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

17. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

18. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

19. Soluxe El Sesteo

20. Hotel Cultura Plaza

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Top Plaza de la Cultura Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Barceló San José

Hotel Santo Tomás

San José Downtown Suites

Other attractions near Plaza de la Cultura

National Theater of Costa Rica

San Jose Cathedral

Morazan Park

Central Park

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

Casino Fiesta

Municipal Crafts Market

Melico Salazar Theatre

Frequently asked questions