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BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
3.5 star property
2.2 km from University of Costa Rica
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (228)
"Great accommodations!"
United States
James
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Hotel Ave del Paraíso

Hotel Ave del Paraíso
3.5 star property
1.2 km from University of Costa Rica
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (95)
"I always stay here when in San Jose. Great spot and nice staff. Pura Vida!"
Canada
Pascal
The price is P4,058
P4,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Hotel Ave del Paraíso

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
3.2 km from University of Costa Rica
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (367)
"Friendly staff, clean room, great food .. and the desserts !!!!"
United States
David
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
2.8 km from University of Costa Rica
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (636)
"Clean room , friendly staff and open 24hrs!"
United States
Bradley
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Hotel La Amistad

Hotel La Amistad
3.0 star property
3.1 km from University of Costa Rica
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (104)
"Trains 6 til 9 am Trains 5 til 9pm"
United States
john
Hotel La Amistad

Hotel 1492

Hotel 1492
2.5 star property
2.4 km from University of Costa Rica
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (172)
"I always stay here when I’m in the area "
United States
Gary
The price is P3,235
P3,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Hotel 1492

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
2.9 km from University of Costa Rica
7.8 out of 10, Good, (314)
"Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful."
United States
Henry
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
3.2 km from University of Costa Rica
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"Amazing and very helpful staff. Located in a safe neighborhood. Private room was clean and comfortable."
Canada
Pierre
The price is P2,329
P2,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Viajero San José Hostel

Eco Stay CR

Eco Stay CR
2.5 star property
2.6 km from University of Costa Rica
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15)
"The property was very well organized and made from recycled material! The rooms were clean and the staff very friendly. And the breakfast was amazing. My family of 11 enjoyed our stay immensely!"
United States
Anonymous traveler
Eco Stay CR

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
1.5 star property
1.4 km from University of Costa Rica
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17)
"Great Hostel to Stay at. Clean, Quiet, Great Value for the $ and the Breakfast is Awesome"
United States
Joseph
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

Cedar Cats Short Stay Apartments - Adults Only

Cedar Cats Short Stay Apartments - Adults Only
3.0 star property
1.4 km from University of Costa Rica
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (14)
"Unfortunately the room I was given had a platform bed that was low and very difficult for me at age 75 to get in and out of. "
United States
Michael
Cedar Cats Short Stay Apartments - Adults Only

Casa Echavarria

Casa Echavarria
2.5 star property
0.3 km from University of Costa Rica
7.6 out of 10, Good, (37)
"Parking on the street "
Mexico
Carlos
The price is P3,147
P3,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Casa Echavarria

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante
2.5 star property
2.3 km from University of Costa Rica
6.8 out of 10, (29)
"Clean and close to waterfront. 10 minutes walk to the beach. "
United States
Alexander
The price is P3,500
P3,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Haven Hotel

Haven Hotel
3.0 star property
1.9 km from University of Costa Rica
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3)
"Very cute small hostal! "
Canada
Cinddy
The price is P3,098
P3,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Haven Hotel

Harmony Hotel By Haven

Harmony Hotel By Haven
2.0 star property
2.4 km from University of Costa Rica
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3)
"This is a scam.There is no hotel at the address given. Their phone number does not pick up. Tell hotels.com to remove this listing. I got a refund from hotels.com after hours on the phone. "
United States
Bart
The price is P3,936
P4,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Harmony Hotel By Haven

Casa Zafiro B&B

Casa Zafiro B&B
3.0 star property
2.5 km from University of Costa Rica
2.0 out of 10, (1)
"Due to lack of communication we were unable to access our room after hours or flight landed at midnight the hotel number given was a disconnected number so we spent the night in our vehicle instead worst night ever"
United States
Sheila
The price is P1,588
P3,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Casa Zafiro B&B

Carolina Hostel

Carolina Hostel
2.0 star property
1.9 km from University of Costa Rica
2.0 out of 10, (1)
"I didn't like it nothing actually out of nowhere very boring place."
Canada
Amet
The price is P1,647
P1,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Carolina Hostel

Hotel Grano de Oro

Hotel Grano de Oro
4.0 star property
5.5 km from University of Costa Rica
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Wonderful building, a special atmosphere in the restaurant and safe location of the hotel. "
United Kingdom
Olena
The price is P12,176
P13,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
Hotel Grano de Oro

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José
3.5 star property
6.1 km from University of Costa Rica
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (425)
"Beautiful hotel, lovely food , amazing gardens , highly recommended, we have stayed 3 times and loved it all "
United Kingdom
Jackie
Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2.0 star property
7 km from University of Costa Rica
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
"This is my go to stay in San Jose. The staff is lovely, the beds are comfortable, the area is great, and the vibe is relaxed. I have nothing at all bad to say about this place and I plan to stay here many more times when I pass through San Jose."
United States
Michael
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
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What's the area like around University of Costa Rica?
University 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 53 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near University of Costa Rica?
Adjacent to University of Costa Rica, Casa Echavarria is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Hotel Ave del Paraíso and In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse.
How many hotels will I be able to find near University of Costa Rica?
Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Costa Rica.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Costa Rica, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near University of Costa Rica.
What can I see and do near University of Costa Rica?
You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art, and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time wandering around National Park, Morazan Park, and Central Park.