San Sebastian Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Sebastian
Popular places to visit
Sabana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
National Stadium of Costa Rica
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Central Park
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.
National Theater
You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
Our pick of the best San Sebastian Hotel Deals
Barceló San José
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
There was no hot water in the room.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
We only stayed for a few hours, but the hotel was very busy and the rooms were clean and spacious. We didn’t find the promoted breakfast bags for early checkouts
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Very clean and well appointed hotel. We loved the salt water pool and outdoor air hockey games. Free 24 hour coffee was a plus too! Probably the most convenient aspect was the 4am shuttle to the airport. Other hotels in the area don’t start their shuttles until 5:15 am.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
The room was good. The hotel is bit of way from the airport but still within reach.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
From the moment I arrived, this hotel felt like something out of a dream. Perched alongside dramatic volcanic rock formations, the views alone were worth the trip—raw, powerful, and absolutely mesmerizing, especially at sunrise and sunset when the light dances across the landscape. The grounds are ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Sebastian
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Hatillo
Hatillo might not have many top sights, but Sabana Park and Museum of Costa Rican Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Zapote
Though Zapote may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza del Este Mall.
San Bosco
While San Bosco isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Costa Rican Art and Sabana Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
La California
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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.
