10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Plaza de la Cultura in San José from AU$56

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

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

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Steve

AU$258

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.

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.

A restaurant with a mural of a toucan and a sloth on a tree, a sign that reads "PURA VIDA", wicker chairs, and a guitar on the wall.

2. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Eassa

AU$65

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.3 km 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

AU$136

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, < 0.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Esteban

AU$205

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

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.

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.

5. Viajero San José Hostel

0.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

JOSE MAURICIO

AU$65

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 garden with a pond, potted plants, and a statue.

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

6. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 3.2 km from Plaza de la Cultura

David

AU$86

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

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

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

7. Lolas Hostal

Chinatown, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Barry

AU$63

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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 hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

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

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 1.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura

carlos julius caesar

AU$175

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 staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

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

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Yolanda

AU$99

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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.

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

A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

10. The Victorian Hotel CR

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Kathy

AU$115

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

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

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.2 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Brian

AU$171

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

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.

12. Apartotel Tairona

2.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Miguel

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

13. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Ronald

AU$56

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Kemal

AU$185

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.

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.

A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.

15. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Eduardo

AU$159

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.

A dining area with a round table, cushioned chairs, and a decorative floral arrangement.

16. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Lazaro Garcia

AU$177

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.

17. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

La Sabana, 2.5 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Thomas

AU$227

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

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.

18. Soluxe El Sesteo

La Sabana, 2.4 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Jose

AU$93

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 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 café with a display case of pastries and a seating area with wooden tables and chairs.

Two dark wooden doors with a green leafy wall between them.

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.

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, < 0.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Juanita

AU$86

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

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

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

20. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

0.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura

Andy

AU$118

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare top hotels near Plaza de la Cultura

Hotel Grano de Oro San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura View	Eco Stay CR Catedral, 1.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura View	Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas Carmen, 0.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura View	Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Catedral, < 0.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura View	Viajero San José Hostel 0.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura View
9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 895 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 65 reviews
AU$258 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct	AU$65 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov	AU$136 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov	AU$205 includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	AU$65 includes taxes & fees 28 Oct - 29 Oct

Top Plaza de la Cultura Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good breakfast, quietness"

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bonito y acogedor. Limpio y el personal muy atento"

Hotel Santo Tomás

8/10 Good

"Very clean all over. The building has a good historic edge to it with very high ceilings and wooden floors. Breakfast good to start the day. Quiet - but then we stayed end of shoulder season."

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was perfectly clean & this hotel is gorgeous! Best pool in a superb, well-established garden! We would love to come back & stay longer."

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

8/10 Good

"Llegamos en la noche a las 11:00 pm. Avisamos q llegábamos tarde. No sabíamos cómo entrar estuvimos como media hora esperando. Hasta que el chofer comenzó a tocar bocina. Al final apareció una señora y abrió una compuerta. Era la misma q nos atendió en el front desk. La señora estaba, no muy amigable. Parecía molesta. Fue el único incidente que podemos decir desagradable en el hotel."

Hotel Fleur De Lys

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is a home away from home for us. It is a great location to walk around downtown San Jose and visit the National museum and National theater, shops, and some wonderful restaurants. The hotel has unique rooms and a rich history related to coffee in Costa Rica. The staff is kind and always very helpful. The rooms are always clean, and it is nice to enjoy the breakfast in the morning."

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.

Top Hotels Near Plaza de la Cultura in San José from AU$56

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Our top choices for Plaza de la Cultura hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Eco Stay CR

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

4. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Viajero San José Hostel

6. Casa Jardin Del Mango

7. Lolas Hostal

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

10. The Victorian Hotel CR

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Apartotel Tairona

13. Ara Macao Inn

14. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

15. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

16. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

17. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

18. Soluxe El Sesteo

19. Hotel Cultura Plaza

20. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Compare top hotels near Plaza de la Cultura

Hotel Grano de Oro

Eco Stay CR

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Viajero San José Hostel

Top Plaza de la Cultura Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Hotel Santo Tomás

Barceló San José

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel Fleur De Lys

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

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