The Best Hotels Closest to Plaza de la Cultura in San José - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

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

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.1 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Steve

£136

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.7 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

jeff

£47

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

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.

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.2 mi 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

£68

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

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.

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, < 0.1 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Esteban

£105

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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, 0.8 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Eassa

£35

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.

6. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 1.8 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

David Thomas

£78

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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.

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 communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

7. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 0.4 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

JOSE MAURICIO

£34

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Lolas Hostal

0.4 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Barry

£34

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

A view through a window of a building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a tall white building with a yellow accent in the background.

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 2 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

David

£46

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

carlos julius caesar

£84

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, < 0.1 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Brenda

£91

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

12. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.2 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Andres

£51

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

13. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 0.6 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Ronald

£30

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 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.

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

14. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.1 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Kathy

£66

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

15. Apartotel Tairona

1.4 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Miguel

£62

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

16. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

0.7 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Kemal

£104

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

17. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 1.6 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Thomas

£109

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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.

18. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 1.5 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Jose

£49

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

A building with a sign reading "Sportsmens Lodge" and a green umbrella structure.

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Otoya, 0.4 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Andy

£63

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

20. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, < 0.1 mi from Plaza de la Cultura

Juanita

£39

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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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 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 892 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View

Top Plaza de la Cultura Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is in the heart of san Jose. The rooms were clean. All amenities worked. We had a pleasant stay. The staff was very courteous and helpful. Breakfast which is included was delicious."

Barceló San José

8/10 Good

"El desayuno no es de buena calidad, pocas opciones y no muy buena calidad"

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great but the neighborhood was a bit gritty. Not great for an evening stroll."

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent

"Super hôtel avec une localisation premium avec un super beau cachet ancien ! Le propriétaire est super gentil ! Sans oublier le spa qui atterri dans une piscine fraîche Vraiment juste du wow :)"

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."

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 make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on 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 studying 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 time in San José?

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Municipal Crafts Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Municipal Crafts Market during your trip to San José.

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Melico Salazar Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy 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, take a look at the 190 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Presidente and Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas.

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

Expedia has 190 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to 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 transport choices near to Plaza de la Cultura so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Plaza de la Cultura hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Eco Stay CR

6. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

7. Viajero San José Hostel

8. Lolas Hostal

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

10. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Hotel Santo Tomás

13. Ara Macao Inn

14. The Victorian Hotel CR

15. Apartotel Tairona

16. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

17. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

18. Soluxe El Sesteo

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

20. Hotel Cultura Plaza

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Top Plaza de la Cultura Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Barceló San José

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Santo Tomás

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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