Central Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Central Valley

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La California

5/5(1 area review)

Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Jade Museum.

La California
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Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

Barrio Escalante
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Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like National Center of Art and Culture and Casa Amarilla.

Carmen
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Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Catedral
San Jose featuring forest scenes and mountains

Hospital

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

La Sabana
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is AU$256 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$256
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,494 reviews)
Very efficient check in and check out. Shuttle was great. Nice facilities but locating a nice place to eat without a car was difficult. Also found the prices in snack shop to be very high.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
The price is AU$135 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$135
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,034 reviews)
All the facilities were as described. Close to airport. Had good breakfast options. Rooms were clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is AU$251 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$251
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,569 reviews)
Reception staff were wonderful. Bed and pillows were so comfy. Also really appreciated the airport shuttle, which picked us up after midnight. Great value, super convenient.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 out of 5
East side of Costa Rica Country Club San Rafael
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (946 reviews)
Si no tienes carro es muy incómodo, no cuenta con restaurante para comer algo en las tardes o dinner hay q ordenar para q se lo lleven a uno o salir Della propiedad y si ordenas por seguridad hay q ir hasta la entrada a recoger tu orden. El desayuno bueno, tienen muchas cosas y los meseros muy atentos ...

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

3.5 out of 5
300 meters north ICE building San José San Jose
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (729 reviews)
Not clean but big rooms

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

3.5 out of 5
San José, Barrio Escalante. San José San José
Stay at this apartment in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
Great accommodations!

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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