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The 10 Best Design Hotels in San José, Costa Rica

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Posada el Quijote is located in San José and housed in a colonial-style building. It has a spacious garden, free Wi-Fi access and a snack bar.

The bright rooms have wooden furniture and will provide you with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower and free toiletries. All rooms offer garden views.

The staff were incredibly accommodating and the room was clean.

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9
Superb
1,220 reviews
Price from
MXN 1,269
per night

Apartotel La Sabana is located 1.5 km from central San José and offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access, breakfast included with the rate and an outdoor pool.

The apartments at Apartotel La Sabana feature a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom that comes with a hot-water shower. A safety deposit box and a fan are also included. Some units include a seating area.

The pool and staff were amazing!!!! The location was great as it was a 10 minute walk into the centre of town but was next to La Sabana park which was great. The beds were really comfortable.

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9
Superb
2,021 reviews
Price from
MXN 2,442
per night

Located in San Jose, Alameda Cariari features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi access and a tour desk.

Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a cable TV, a minibar and a view of the property's garden.You will also find a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.

We absolutely loved our stay. We landed in the evening and didn't want to drive in the dark on our first night in costa rica, so this hotel was perfectly located. The pool is beautiful, the rooms clean and comfortable, and the staff was exceptionally kind, helpful and accomodating.

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9.1
Superb
870 reviews
Price from
MXN 1,950
per night

This luxurious hotel is located in San Jose City Centre and features an on-site gourmet restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Grano de Oro also offers massage services and a rooftop garden.

Each spectacular, air-conditioned room at this property features beautiful wood décor, vaulted ceilings and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They also boast free toiletries, plush linens and a coffee maker.

Location is great also the place is beautiful

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9
Superb
484 reviews
Price from
MXN 3,221
per night

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel offers direct access to Cariari Golf Course and transportation to Juan Santamaría International Airport, which is 5 km away. It offers free WiFi, massage, free parking and 24-hour reception.

Clean, quiet, cozy, hospitable, safe, good value for money. I also like that they are environmentally friendly, using solar energy, electric cars, recycling, etc.

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9.3
Superb
204 reviews
Price from
MXN 1,987
per night

Located in central San Jose, Hotel Casa 69 offers a garden patio, free Wi-Fi in public areas and individually decorated rooms with cable TV. The National Museum is just a 10-minute walk away.

Each bright room at Hotel Casa 69 features a fan, a fridge, a radio-alarm clock and a safe. The private bathrooms include a shower.

Winston, the manager of the place is extremely helpful and so professional. The breakfast is so rich of fresh fruits and other delicious things. The rooms are spacious, simple and very comfortable.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,627 reviews
Price from
MXN 946
per night

Featuring an indoor swimming pool, a terrace, hot tub and free high speed WiFi in all areas, this hotel is 5 minutes’ drive from the La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Multiplaza Mall.

The rooms and suites offer modern décor, air conditioning, wardrobe, laptop safe, minibar and flat-screen cable TV. The bathrooms come with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.

The staff was amazing and the amenities of the property like the inside pool with temperature control… has an added value !

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8.3
Very good
3,149 reviews
Price from
MXN 1,915
per night

Located in the heart of San José, surrounded by national museums, plazas and walking boulevards, the venue is within walking distance to the main cultural and tourist attractions.

The hotel is within 5-minute walk of San José Cathedral and the National Theatre.

The location of the hotel is amazing. Breakfast provided in variety including local food and lots of fruits. The staffs are very kind and supportive. The restaurant has great view. Clean and wide rooms. A/C works well. The airport shuttle service and COVID test on site were very helpful.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,239 reviews
Price from
MXN 2,847
per night

This stylish hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a conference center. Each spacious room includes free Wi-Fi.

The spacious rooms feature classic-style décor and elegant carved wood furniture. Each room offers a coffee maker and a stylish bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer.

the hotel was very nice with great staff. had all the facilities you need with a nice breakfast in the mornings. just a short distance in taxi to the town. not the best to walk because of all the traffic about but still only around 15/20min walk to shops and restaurants. the hotel was clean.

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8
Very good
2,931 reviews
Price from
MXN 2,328
per night

Located in the centre of San José, Fleur de Lys offers individually decorated rooms set in a Victorian mansion. It features an attractive terrace, gardens and a restaurant.

The Fleur de Lys’ individually decorated rooms feature local art work. They have cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom.

The showers were warm and water pressure was great. The rooms were cute and flower themed. The hotel was clean and the staff was kind and helpful.

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8.1
Very good
1,783 reviews
Price from
MXN 1,110
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: MXN 1,173.54
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews
    Clean, modern with cosy interior design place. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Despite late arrival check in went smoothly. Location was good, close to the Tracopa bus station.
    Magdalena
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 1,788.70
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,178 reviews
    reception: calling the airport transfer reception: communicating with the car rental company restaurant: nice atmosphere and stylish interior design checkout time: noon good location, close to shopping and dining district
    Katalin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 1,415.82
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,782 reviews
    Fleur de Lys is a nice boutique hotel. Room was nice decorated, bed was comfortable. Good location next to national museum. Delicious breakfast
    Viktoria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 1,227.30
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,726 reviews
    The kitchen well equipped and nicely designed. The work room, very quiet and pleasant.
    Marta Parlanti
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 2,197.55
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,862 reviews
    I love this boutique hotel, not only is it a lovely place to stay but it’s also in a fantastic locations with lots of restaurants and shopping nearby! The rooms are big, clean and very well decorated. The staff are always friendly and helpful and lovely and quiet.
    Joanne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 1,227.30
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,726 reviews
    Beautifully designed, polite and helpful staff, generous breakfast, enjoyed the affordable shuttle to the airport.
    Dalila
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 988.99
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 857 reviews
    The interior design was so beautiful and interesting. The staff and especially the owner of the hostel were so lovely and welcomed us warmly. The breakfast was decent.
    Baumann
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 965.33
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,515 reviews
    Great place to rest between trips. The breakfast was great. The staff is lovely. The design of the hotel is cute and I loved having breakfast in the inner patio.
    Sonia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 2,197.55
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,862 reviews
    Extraordinary hotel with superb interior design. Very friendly and efficient staff, excellent buffet breakfast. Clean rooms. As a bonus there is a spectacular tree in front of the hotel and a rooftop pool. Will stay again.
    Carina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 935.05
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,838 reviews
    A great location, close to the centre of town. modern in design with a lovely open garden/courtyard.
    Lesley
    Young couple

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