Hotels in San José with Easy Access to Downtown

Browse 4 hotels in San José mentioned by Kimkim travelers with easy access to downtown.
Exterior of the hotel
Gran Hotel Costa Rica
4.6
(17)
· Luxury
The Gran Hotel, built in 1930, was Costa Rica's first hotel for foreign travelers. Today, it's been fully renovated and is part of the Hilton's Curio Collection. It's protected as a historical and architectural monument, and the first four floors look similar to how the building has always...
K
“Good quality Hilton hotel in great central location.”  — Ken H.
neil
“Well located for the market and old quarter.”  — neil p.
Gidi
“A great hotel at the heart of San Jose: roomsare spacious and newly done, and service is top.”  — Gidi G.
Hotel Presidente Lobby
Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center
4.3
(28)
· Comfort
Hotel Presidente is a modern hotel in downtown San José that blends trendy, industrial design with elements of its historical origins. Built in 1956, the eight-story corner building now has 92 guest rooms and a plethora of vintage details, from exposed brick walls to steel beams and antiques....
Piper
“Nice downtown hotel with rooftop restaurant and bar.”  — Piper L.
Amanda
“In the heart of downtown. Do not stay here if you are trying to commute to the airport the next day as you will encounter crazy downtown traffic.”  — Amanda S.
L
“Well located in the heart of the city. Lots to see within walking distance.”  — Lorenzo C.
Outdoor pool
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson
4.2
(29)
· Mid-range
You'll find the same color theme here in San José as in any Park Inn by Radisson hotel. Plain and simple, the hotel is no-frills but does offer an outdoor pool, fitness center, a restaurant and bar, and free parking. The rooms are bright and clean—some even include beautiful views of downtown San...
Deb
“The location is good for walk around the area and finding a lovely restaurant for dinner on the other side of the park (across the street from the hotel).”  — Deb T.
Debi
“Functional, clean, and near great restaurants.”  — Debi R.
T
“Great location near the park. Easy walking distance to museums.”  — Todd K.
Holiday Inn Exterior
Holiday Inn San José-Aurola
3.8
(11)
· Mid-range
Holiday Inn San José-Aurola is easy to spot—a 17-story building with a silvery, retro exterior and large windows. With nearly 200 rooms, the hotel was built in 1986, and although it's been renovated a few times since then, the overall style is a bit dated. However, the hotel is comfortable and...
A
“The location of the hotel is very convenient to downtown San Jose.”  — Aaron M.
Edward
“just what I would expect in a downtown hotel. Clean, comfortable and well located.”  — Edward G.
Yelena
“In center of San Jose.”  — Yelena S.

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