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100 Meters West of Escuela De La Roosevelt, San José, Costa Rica
Hostel in San Pedro with free breakfast This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and dry cleaning. Free on-the-go breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a communal living room. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse offers 18 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
915 reviews
Location
2.9 mi from city centre
Calle 27A Edificio Dos Plantas, San José, Costa Rica
Hostal with free breakfast, a quick walk to National Park This smoke-free hostal features self parking, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. Free breakfast (local cuisine) and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Eco Stay CR offers 6 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and rice cookers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
640 reviews
Location
2.0 mi from city centre
5801 Av 9, San José, Costa Rica
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a garden. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, a hair dryer, and towels.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
622 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
31-33 1st Ave #2983, Barrio Escalante, San José, Costa Rica
Colonial hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk A snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Change of towels is available on request. Hotel 1492 offers 10 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
940 reviews
Location
2.1 mi from city centre
Avenida Central, Calle 5, San José, Costa Rica
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Sabana Park Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free hotel has tour/ticket assistance and a TV in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe. Hotel Cultura Plaza offers 27 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
2513 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, Costa Rica
Colonial hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar This hotel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request. Costa Rica Guesthouse offers 25 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
3623 reviews
Location
1.9 mi from city centre
100 N Bomba Zurqui, Carretera Guapiles. 100 N Bomba Zurqui, Carretera Guapiles., San José, Costa Rica
Situated in San José, 18 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Hotel Villa Zurqui features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 19 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some units at the hotel also feature a mountain view. At Hotel Villa Zurqui the rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Parque Diversiones is 21 km from the accommodation, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 27 km from the property. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 27 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.9
Good
743 reviews
Location
8.9 mi from city centre
Autopista General Canas 3km, San José, Costa Rica
The Barcelo San Jose 5-starhotel is located in a quiet residential area of Uruca just 8 miles from Juan Santamaria International Airport and 3 miles from the center of San Jose the capital of Costa Rica. Well connected to the main business shopping and leisure areas such as the National Stadium. This emblematic urban hotel boasts great prestige and tradition in the country.The 254 rooms renovated in 2017 are fully equipped with all of the necessary features to enjoy a perfect stay whether for work or pleasure. The hotel offers free parking and gym for all guests as well as an outdoor pool and lush gardens.The hotel houses 3 restaurants and a bar where you can enjoy a wide culinary selection and an extensive cocktail menu with live music. Its 17 meeting rooms feature different capabilities with all the technology for conferences conventions and events. It also has a convention center with capacity for up to 1100 people the ideal setting for any event to be a complete success.The Barcelo San Jose hotel is part of Costa Rican history and culture a model of sustainability located in one of the world most popular tourist destinations.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
4444 reviews
Location
1.1 mi from city centre
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, San José, Costa Rica
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant & Bar. The property offers Roof top Activities center, Wellness, and Pub Crawl also a trendy Co-Work space. Accommodations include standard rooms and private suites. Some units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You can play billiards and darts or watch a movie in the Cinema Room at the hotel. National Theatre of Costa Rica is 700 metres from Viajero Hostels San José, while Pre-Colombian Gold Museum is 700 metres from the property. Guests can find galleries, museums, restaurants and nightlife in the surrounding area. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 8 km from the property.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
2484 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
Avenida 16 A Y Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur, San José, Costa Rica
Hostel with free parking, near National Stadium of Costa Rica A restaurant, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Capital Hostel de Ciudad offers 5 accommodations with portable fans. This San José hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
378 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre

HotelsCombined's insights for budget hotels in San José

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How much does it usually cost to stay at a budget hotel in San José?

On average, a budget hotel room in San José costs about $385 per night. Rates can vary based on factors like seasonality, hotel star rating, and booking timing. The lowest price found on HotelsCombined in the last 7 days was $44.

Which month has the lowest rates for budget hotels in San José?

April is the cheapest month to book a budget hotel in San José, with average nightly rates around $78. Prices are highest in December, when rates rise to about $203 per night.

What day of the week has the lowest rates for San José budget hotels?

Budget hotels in San José are most affordable on Thursdays, with average nightly rates around $109. Wednesdays are usually the most expensive, averaging $170 per night.

How much is a budget hotel in San José tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in San José tonight starting as low as $20, rising to an average cost of $141, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $95 for a 4-star budget hotel in San José for tonight.

How much is a San José budget hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for budget hotels in San José this weekend for as little as $41/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $41/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in San José, the cheapest rate recently found was $92/night for this weekend.

What’s the recommended booking timeframe for San José budget hotels?

For the best rates, it's recommended to book your San José budget hotel at least 11 days before your stay.

Top-rated Budget hotels in San José

Browse through properties in San José that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 195 properties in San José and data was last updated on November 6, 2025.
These San José properties are among the highest rated by our users. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
Escazú, Calle San Miguel 740-1250, San José, Costa Rica
2.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$55
Avg. per night
13th Street Between 2nd And 6th Avenue, San José, Costa Rica
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$58
Avg. per night
Avenida 11 y Calle 15, San José, Costa Rica
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$47
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in San José

Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in San José. There are 728 properties in San José and price data was last updated on November 6, 2025.
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, Costa Rica
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$20
Avg. per night
5801 Av 9, San José, Costa Rica
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$56
Avg. per night
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, San José, Costa Rica
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$63
Avg. per night
Avenida 6, Calle 21 y 23, San José, Costa Rica
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$21
Avg. per night
Avenida 16 A Y Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur, San José, Costa Rica
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$48
Avg. per night
Turrubares, Costa Rica
21.0 mi from city centre
$135
Avg. per night
5th Street, El Carmen, San José, Costa Rica
1.4 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$100
Avg. per night
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, San José, Costa Rica
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$30
Avg. per night
Route 27, San José, Costa Rica
4.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$115
Avg. per night

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