Hotels in San Jose, Costa Rica

Top Places to Book a Hotel in San Jose

Downtown in San Jose is a bustling neighborhood with numerous museums, shops and restaurants. Home to the city’s main cathedral, the area also has parks, walking areas and other open air joints.

Barrio Amón/Barrio Otoya are two swanky neighborhoods in San Jose with the highest amalgamation of historic buildings. Most of the old buildings are now renovated and converted into restaurants, boutique hotels and shopping centers.

San Pedro/Los Yoses is an upscale locality and home to many diplomatic missions and embassies. Step into any of the college-type bars and catch up with the young and hip crowd.

Escazú/Santa Ana are fast growing suburbs in San Jose. Largely inhabited by expatriates, the locality has some fantastic places to dine and go shopping.

Heredia/Alajuela/Airport Area is worth the visit. Closer to the airport, these areas are hubs for shopping and fine dining. Fringed with high end hotels, boutiques and other top hangouts, its proximity to the Inter American highway has raised its demand.