Finding the best stays in San José…
Scoring hotels on cleanliness, location, price fairness, and trust — the risks a star rating hides.
Hotels in San José, Costa Rica, scored by risk
49 hotels rated on the risks stars hide — cleanliness, noise, location, and whether the price is fair for what you get. Our top pick: Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen.
Best hotels in San José · 49 scored, fewest red flags first
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Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
80Few red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 4,707 reviews · ~$197/night · 4845 km from Center
Hotel Grano De Oro
78Few red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 1,734 reviews · ~$164/night · 4855 km from Center
Holiday Inn San Jose la Sabana by IHG
77Few red flags — 4.8★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.8 guest rating · 921 reviews · ~$121/night · 4853 km from Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari San Jose - Costa Rica
75Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 3,138 reviews · ~$110/night · 4847 km from Center
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
74Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating; service 21% negative
4★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 994 reviews · ~$194/night · 4854 km from Center
Adventure Inn Hotel
73Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 669 reviews · ~$122/night · 4848 km from Center
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
72Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 2,061 reviews · ~$112/night · 4856 km from Center
AC Hotel San Jose Escazu
72Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 855 reviews · ~$139/night · 4851 km from Center
Sheraton Hotel • Escazú
71Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 3,694 reviews · ~$94/night · 4849 km from Center
Hotel Barceló San José
69Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating; service 26% negative, property 21% negative
5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 5,120 reviews · ~$110/night · 4853 km from Center
Posada El Quijote
69Some red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 365 reviews · ~$90/night · 4853 km from Center
Cariari Bed and Breakfast
69Some red flags — 4.9★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.9 guest rating · 92 reviews · ~$73/night · 4847 km from Center
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
68Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 1,288 reviews · ~$122/night · 4850 km from Center
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
68Some red flags — 4.7★ guest rating; bathroom 25% negative, sleep 20% negative
2★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 295 reviews · ~$32/night · 4854 km from Center
Hotel Presidente - San Jose, Costa Rica
66Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 1,904 reviews · ~$107/night · 4857 km from Center
Auténtico Hotel
66Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 1,789 reviews · ~$93/night · 4854 km from Center
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
66Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 173 reviews · ~$211/night · 4851 km from Center
Casa Pandora Hostel
66Some red flags — 4.9★ guest rating
1★ class · 4.9 guest rating · 79 reviews · ~$32/night · 4858 km from Center
Viajero San José Hostel
65Some red flags — 4.7★ guest rating; cleanliness 30% negative, property 25% negative
4.7 guest rating · 174 reviews · ~$36/night · 4856 km from Center
BEE Suites San José - Escalante
65Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
4.6 guest rating · 171 reviews · ~$91/night · 4857 km from Center
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cariari San José
65Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 113 reviews · ~$135/night · 4847 km from Center
Hotel LOP Inn
63Some red flags — 4.8★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.8 guest rating · 31 reviews · ~$82/night · 4847 km from Center
Hostel Casa Ridgway
63Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 88 reviews · ~$50/night · 4857 km from Center
Costa Rica Tennis Club Hotel
62Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating; property 45% negative, service 36% negative
4.4 guest rating · 1,462 reviews · ~$76/night · 4855 km from Center
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
62Some red flags — 4.1★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.1 guest rating · 4,106 reviews · ~$92/night · 4846 km from Center