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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.

Super helpfull staff, top location and nice view over San Jose.

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9
Superb
1,221 reviews
Price from
US$75.76
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.

it was pretty on the inside, nice area by the pool to have breakfast.

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9
Superb
2,022 reviews
Price from
US$131.19
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.

Perfect hotel to start or end your trip in Costa Rica, close to the airport, good breakfast and very friendly staff, very clean with comfortable rooms and beds

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9.1
Superb
869 reviews
Price from
US$116.39
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.

Our suite was like a little garden of tranquility, which was a wonderful transition to the hustle and bustle of San Jose

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9
Superb
485 reviews
Price from
US$192.27
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.

Start to end, full of wow moments. Location, staff hospitality, breakfast, clean and spacious rooms with great garden views

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9.3
Superb
203 reviews
Price from
US$118.65
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.

Breakfast was amazing, the stuff was really helpful. The owner is a chill gentleman, who is really nice and happy to chat with you about anything, as well as help you. My bed was really huge and room was clean. Literally perfect :]

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8.8
Fabulous
1,628 reviews
Price from
US$56.50
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.

Great facilities, staff super friendly

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8.3
Very good
3,151 reviews
Price from
US$114.30
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.

Very attentive staff. Comfortable beds. We felt like royalty with how they treat us here

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8.7
Fabulous
1,238 reviews
Price from
US$173.14
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.

What more needs to be said about a Radisson. The hotel has uncanny way of knowing what you need before you want it. You are within no more than 20min walking distance to the major shopping area, the zoo, the national museum and more. If you’re driving your within minutes.

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8
Very good
2,931 reviews
Price from
US$138.99
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.

I love this hotel and have stayed here so many times that it feels like a second home to me. The staff is fabulous. Each room is unique. I love the location since I don't have a car. I can walk to many places. There are many great restaurants nearby.

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8.1
Very good
1,783 reviews
Price from
US$66.27
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: US$70.06
    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: US$106.79
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,182 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: US$84.52
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,783 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: US$73.27
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,722 reviews
    The kitchen well equipped and nicely designed. The work room, very quiet and pleasant.
    Marta Parlanti
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$131.19
    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: US$73.27
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,722 reviews
    Beautifully designed, polite and helpful staff, generous breakfast, enjoyed the affordable shuttle to the airport.
    Dalila
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$59.04
    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: US$57.63
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,516 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: US$131.19
    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: US$59.04
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,834 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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