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A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.

A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.

A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.

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

Ciudad Cariari

$85

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A swimming pool with a small waterfall, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, with a building featuring a red-tiled roof in the background.

A modern indoor dining area with round tables and wicker chairs, featuring a central island and framed black-and-white photographs on the walls.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, wooden beams on the ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk, and a view of the mountains.

2. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Ciudad Cariari

$87

$98 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A narrow, tiled corridor with hanging plants and a wicker chair.

A wooden table with blue placemats, a bench, and a view of lush greenery through a barred window.

A covered patio area with a hammock, potted plants, and a tiled floor.

A wooden door with a sign reading "CORCOVADO," a bench with a quilted cushion, and potted plants in a courtyard.

3. Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Bajo Cornizal

$39

$44 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An outdoor seating area with a round table and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A room with a tiled floor, wooden furniture, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A spacious living area with a sofa, a wooden bench, and a chair. There is a desk with a chair and a bookshelf. The room has a tiled floor and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

A wooden room with a bed, a chair, and a table.

4. Hotel Pacandé

Corazón de Jesús

$19

$21 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A well-lit outdoor patio area with string lights, a small table, and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a grassy lawn.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a ceiling fan, and a door.

A hallway with a blue door, a white-framed window, and potted plants.

A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, a basket of towels, and two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

5. Alice y Juancito Boutique Hotel

La Agonía

$47

$53 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hallway with a tiled floor, dark walls, and artwork on the sides.

A kitchen with a pizza oven, a pizza being removed, and a person in a chef's uniform.

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows, a small balcony, and a wooden shelf.

A hallway with a bamboo wall, a potted plant, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

6. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

El Carmen

$19

$43 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

7. Toucan Hostel

Rio Segundo

$34

$39 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A covered patio area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of the interior through a glass ceiling.

A modern building with a wooden facade, glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

A corridor with wooden beams, a reception desk, and a potted plant.

A lounge area with a brown sofa, a wicker chair, and a potted plant.

8. La casona rio 2

Cacique

$65

$73 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A corridor with tiled flooring, doors on both sides, and a view of an outdoor area with a table and chairs through an open door at the end.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A courtyard with patterned tiles, a stone bench, and potted plants.

A modern building with a curved glass facade and a statue of a person on a pedestal.

9. Velaz Guesthouse

La Agonía

$41

$46 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A checkered table set outdoors with breakfast items including toast, eggs, fruit, and beverages.

A room with a bed, a wooden bench, a small table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a window with curtains.

A pathway leading to a building with a tiled roof and a covered porch.

A building with a tiled roof, a covered porch, and a garden with various plants and a palm tree.

10. Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

Cacique

$72

$81 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hammock swing with a metal frame and netting, set against a backdrop of greenery and a clear sky.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a hammock, a checkered table, and a bar with a variety of bottles.

A glass table with two white chairs and a woven placemat, set against a backdrop of sheer curtains and a grey drape.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large plant.

11. Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica

Cacique

$57

$64 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A terracotta pot with a green plant on a wooden table in a room with a dining area and a staircase.

A neatly made bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread, a wooden door, and a white closet with louvered doors.

A spacious living area with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with blue cushions, a wooden bench, and a staircase with a railing.

A living room with two brown sofas, a glass coffee table, and a potted plant.

12. Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Bajo Cornizal

$24

$27 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Two illuminated cabins with a fire pit in the foreground, set against a mountainous backdrop.

A room with a sofa, a blue cushion, a small wooden table, and large windows offering a view of buildings and trees.

A dining area with a round wooden table, two white chairs, a modern pendant light, and a view through a window with sheer curtains.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

13. Chalets Vistas del Poas

Vara Blanca

$86

$98 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

14. Rivera Family Airport Apartments

Rio Segundo

$58

$65 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A man standing in a heart-shaped structure with a railing, overlooking a sunset with a beach and ocean in the background.

A metal bench with a curved design, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers, overlooking a body of water.

A staircase with a forest mural on the wall, a chandelier, and a wooden handrail.

A coffee shop interior with a bar counter, a coffee machine, and a glass display case.

15. Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

El Carmen

$49

$55 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A small patio area with a bench, potted plants, and a refrigerator.

A wooden staircase leading to a red wall, a glass door, and wicker chairs near a table.

A bathroom with a sink, a wooden cabinet, a mop, and a shelf with cleaning supplies.

A modern interior with a long wooden table, wicker chairs, and bright orange seating.

16. Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

Villa Bonita

$84

$100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An outdoor deck with string lights, surrounded by a garden with flowers and greenery.

A rustic wooden interior with a dining table, two wooden chairs, a bench, a painting, and a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets.

A modern wooden house with a glass extension, a wooden staircase, and a garden with hydrangeas.

A wooden dining area with a round table and chairs, large windows, and potted plants.

17. Hotel Chalets Los Volcanes

Sabanilla

$36

$41 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A patio area with a hammock, a table with chairs, and a large tree.

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and a Buddha statue on the wall.

A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.

A reception desk with a fishbowl, a wall with a dove illustration, and a potted plant.

18. Hotel Cortez Azul

Corazón de Jesús

$23

$31 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with green bedding, a wardrobe, and a nightstand.

A two-story house with a red roof, a large window on the upper floor, and a small porch area.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a large window with a view.

A bathroom with a toilet, a handrail, and a cabinet.

19. Selune

Alajuela

$36

$41 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern house with a glass conservatory, a stone staircase, and a small garden with outdoor seating.

A bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A garden with a variety of plants and flowers, a unique stone structure, and a building with a blue roof.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a foosball table.

20. Gosen B&B

San Pablo

$68

$76 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Top landmarks in San Jose

Ruinas de Ujarras

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Ruinas de Ujarras— just one of the monuments located 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from the center of San José.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cheap things to do in San Jose?

For some things to do in San Jose, explore and snap photos of landmarks like Ruinas de Ujarras, or get outdoors at Los Chorros Municipal Recreative Park.