We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in San José, Costa Rica. We have also included accommodation in apartments, holiday homes, historic buildings, inns and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Casa De Las Tias is located in San José. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, this property features free daily American breakfast, plus free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. At Casa De Las Tias you will find a free luggage storage for guests making short trips to other parts of the country. The rooms here boast bright décor and come equipped with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. One of the room has a private balcony. San Jose City Centre is a 10-minute drive from the property, while Juan Santamaria International Airport is a 20-minute drive from the property.Show full description
This might be one of the most beautiful, charming and creative bed and breakfasts in San José! It also has BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS. WOW!
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among women. 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. Restaurants, like Novillo Alegre, can be found within 800 metres away. At Posada el Quijote guest will also enjoy of a shared lounge, a tour desk and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. The hotel is 15 minutes’ drive from the Metropolitan Cathedral, as of the National Theatre of Costa Rica and the Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. Juan Santamaría International Airport can be reached in 20 minutes by car.Show full description
This boutique hotel has outstanding views and a unique rooftop pool.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. 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. Grano de Oro’s famous restaurant serves a fusion of Costa Rican and European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also features a bar with a wide selection of wines and spirits. Many of San Jose’s main sights are within a 10-minute walk of the property, and the hotel’s tour desk can arrange tours of museums, theatres and coffee plantations. Juan Santamaria International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most ELEGANT AND HISTORIC boutique hotels in San José.
Bed and Breakfast.Cool. Great value. Popular among couples. 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. A continental breakfast is served in the garden patio from 07:00 until 09:00 each morning. You will find various Costa Rican and international restaurants in the surrounding area. San Jose’s Central Market and Metropolitan Cathedral are within 2 km of Hotel Casa 69, while Juan Santamaria International Airport is 18 km away. Airport transfers can be arranged at an extra cost.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Very stylish. This Spanish-style home is located in a residential area and offers its guest the possibility to use the facilities at the Cariari Country Club, just a 5-minute walk from the property. Parking for 5 cars 3--Golf, Tennis & Country Club use Upon advanced notice. They have ceiling fans, wardrobes, cable TV and a small fridge. Dinners advanced notice. The rooms at Cariari B&B are elegantly decorated with a rustic style and wooden furniture. The bathrooms have showers. The staff at Cariari B&B prepares breakfast every morning that they serve to its guests in the dining room. The breakfast may include fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, French toasts, pancakes, eggs, coffee and tea. Guests can also explore the restaurants offering local and international-style dishes situated at Real Cariari Mall, 5 minutes’ walk away. Fiber optic WiFi--w/ many channels, shuttle service for a fee, laundry facilities and massages for an extra cost are some of the services provided by Cariari B&B. US/CA phone available. San Jose’s town centre can be reached in a 15-minute drive and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 10 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
I would describe this as the most STYLISH bed and breakfast in San José.
Inn / Guest House.Historic. Great location. Popular among couples. Situated in San José and within 4.3 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Casa Mayela Guest House has a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 8.8 km from Parque Diversiones, 21 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 26 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. At the inn, the rooms have a wardrobe, a patio with a garden view, a private bathroom, a TV, bed linen and towels. At Casa Mayela Guest House rooms are fitted with a seating area. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Parque Viva is 26 km from Casa Mayela Guest House, while Barva Volcano is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 8 km from the inn.Show full description
Elegant. Great location. 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. . Show full description
This hotel has a great location in San José and an amazing hotel bar.
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Lovely interior design. Just 5 minutes’ walk from the historic centre of Escazú, this B&B offers accommodation with free high-speed Wi-Fi and a coffee station available 24 hours a day. Tobias Bolanos International Airport is 12 km away and San José city centre is 8 km away. Some of the rooms have cable TV and safe. Please see room descriptions. The private bathroom has a shower and includes toiletries. For an extra fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast of fresh fruit with yoghurt and granola, homemade fruit juice, eggs any style and a variety of fresh bread, marmalade and cheese on the garden-terrace. A vegan or a typical Costa Rican breakfast can be enjoyed on request. The hosts at Tierra Mágica B&B can provide information about sights and activities in and around San José. The bus station is just 300m away and the guests house can recommend a trusted shuttle service. Please note that check-ins after 21:30 are not possible for bookings of just one night.Show full description
I think this is one of the coolest and most LIVELY bed and breakfasts in San José.
Holiday Home. Situated in San José, 50 km from Poas National Park and 3.8 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Amon Mansión features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.2 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. The 8-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 7 bathrooms with walk-in shower. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. A bar can be found on-site. Guests can also relax in the garden. Parque Diversiones is 8.2 km from the holiday home, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 8 km from Amon Mansión.Show full description
Apartment. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Cozy apartment with terrace, SJ Cosmopolitan Tower is set in San José. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with pool views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the inner courtyard views. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered and cook on the barbecue. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Poas National Park is 47 km from the apartment, while Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 3 km from Cozy apartment with terrace, SJ Cosmopolitan Tower.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Great value. Popular among women. 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. At Alameda Cariari you will find a garden, a terrace and a shared kitchen. Other facilities include business facilities, a shared lounge and an array of outdoor activities such as golfing. The hotel is 10 km from Metropolitan Cathedral, National Theatre of Costa Rica and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 5 km away.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Secrt 3014 features a terrace and is located in San José, within just 1 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 1.9 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 19 km from the apartment and Parque Viva is 23 km away. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. Poas National Park is 48 km from the apartment, while Parque Diversiones is 6.3 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 5 km from Secrt 3014.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Featuring a balcony with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Magic Secrt in Sabana Heart can be found in San José, close to La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 48 km from Poas National Park. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. The apartment complex has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift for guests. A flat-screen TV is featured. The accommodation is non-smoking. A bar can be found on-site. Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 2 km from the apartment, while Parque Diversiones is 6.3 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 5 km from Magic Secrt in Sabana Heart.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Set 6.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 10 km from Parque Diversiones and 22 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Centric historical site: Peace Park. Greenway offers accommodation located in San José. With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property is around 27 km from Parque Viva, 27 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester and 35 km from Barva Volcano. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.4 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Ujarras Ruins is 37 km from the apartment, while Irazú Volcano is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 10 km from Centric historical site: Peace Park. Greenway.Show full description
Holiday Home. Offering a garden and garden view, Casa Don Rodo is situated in San José, 5.8 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 7.3 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home. With free WiFi, this holiday home features a cable flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The property offers inner courtyard views. As an added convenience, Casa Don Rodo offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Parque Diversiones is 10 km from the accommodation, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 11 km from Casa Don Rodo.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, November 2023. Exclusivo apartamento piso 23, Sky Garden features a balcony and is located in San José, within just less than 1 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 1.7 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park. This apartment also has a private pool. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Poas National Park is 46 km from the apartment, while Parque Diversiones is 4.1 km away. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. A flat-screen TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 3 km from Exclusivo apartamento piso 23, Sky Garden.Show full description
Apartment. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Luxury & Cozy Apartment in SJ is set in San José. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 48 km from Poas National Park. La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 1 km from the apartment, while Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 1.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 5 km from Luxury & Cozy Apartment in SJ.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Located in San José, Luxury apartment in San José provides accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With city views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The apartment features a hot tub and a lift. This air-conditioned apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, and a living room. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Poas National Park is 46 km from the apartment, while Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 800 metres away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 3 km from Luxury apartment in San José.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, December 2023. Set in San José, 4.8 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 6.2 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, 906A URBN Barrio Escalante Estudio con A/C y Parqueo offers air conditioning. This property offers a private pool and free private parking. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment offers a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 9.2 km from Parque Diversiones. Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 22 km from the apartment, while Jardin Botanico Lankester is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 9 km from 906A URBN Barrio Escalante Estudio con A/C y Parqueo.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, December 2023. Boasting accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, New Luxury Apartment Downtown San Jose is situated in San José. This property offers access to a terrace, pool at the pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. This apartment features 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. This apartment also includes a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The accommodation offers a lift and full-day security for guests. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. The apartment also provides an indoor pool and a fitness room for guests to relax in. For guests with children, New Luxury Apartment Downtown San Jose features kids pool, an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy table tennis on-site, or cycling in the surroundings. Poas National Park is 47 km from New Luxury Apartment Downtown San Jose, while La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 4.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 7 km from the apartment.Show full description
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