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Top hotels in San Jose
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose-AirportHampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose-Airport
3-starResidencial La Giralda14.9 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.0.Superb978 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/1000000/50000/48100/48087/356ad8db_y.jpg)
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Radisson San Jose-Costa RicaRadisson San Jose-Costa Rica
4-starVIPSanta Teresa1.2 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating8.2.Very Good879 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/2000000/1040000/1039800/1039787/ab2989eb_y.jpg)
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa RicaCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5-starLimón barrio9.5 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating8.2.Very Good800 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/29000000/28810000/28801400/28801323/976168ad_y.jpg)
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AC Hotel San Jose EscazuAC Hotel San Jose Escazu
3.5-starSanta Teresa7 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.0.Superb62 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/6000000/5560000/5552900/5552804/3220df9b_y.jpg)
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Park Inn By Radisson San JosePark Inn By Radisson San Jose
3.5-starVIPSan Bosco1.4 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating8.6.Fabulous512 Hotels.com guest reviews
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![Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose-Airport]()
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose-AirportHampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose-Airport
3-starResidencial La Giralda3.6 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.0.Superb978 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/6000000/5250000/5244000/5243956/41db2b75_y.jpg)
![Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela]()
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport AlajuelaCourtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5-starResidencial La Giralda2.5 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.0.Superb519 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/5000000/4800000/4799300/4799222/80814e99_y.jpg)
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Trapp Family Country InnTrapp Family Country Inn
3-starResidencial La Giralda2.5 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.0.Superb168 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/2000000/1310000/1304400/1304333/0122fb36_y.jpg)
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Hotel AeropuertoHotel Aeropuerto
3-starCopa Blanca2.9 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating8.4.Very Good324 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/30000000/29710000/29700800/29700716/e4dce16f_y.jpg)
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Hotel Pibi BorealHotel Pibi Boreal
3-starBrasil4.5 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.4.Exceptional130 Hotels.com guest reviews
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Hotel LuisianaHotel Luisiana
3.5-starVIP1.6 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating8.2.Very Good819 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/5000000/4500000/4491700/4491689/5f72d5e8_y.jpg)
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Studio Hotel BoutiqueStudio Hotel Boutique
4-starVIP1.4 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.4.Exceptional1,029 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/5000000/4860000/4852500/4852451/d2b3bee3_y.jpg)
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Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa RicaAloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
3.5-star2 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating8.6.Fabulous243 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/3000000/2700000/2699400/2699338/915276fb_y.jpg)
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Holiday Inn Express San Jose ForumHoliday Inn Express San Jose Forum
3-star1.6 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating8.4.Very Good183 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/1000000/860000/853100/853033/8bffecb8_y.jpg)
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Quality Hotel Real San JoseQuality Hotel Real San Jose
4-star1.3 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating8.6.Fabulous86 Hotels.com guest reviews
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Tierra Magica B&B and Art StudioTierra Magica B&B and Art Studio
3-star0.6 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.4.Exceptional10 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/20000000/19310000/19303100/19303058/9c209809_y.jpg)
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Hotel EscazuHotel Escazu
2-star1.1 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating4.0.Fair3 Hotels.com guest reviews/exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/20000000/19490000/19488600/19488512/eeb90119_y.jpg)
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Escazu Vacation Rentals, Studio Apartments and Standard RoomsEscazu Vacation Rentals, Studio Apartments and Standard Rooms
1 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.0.Superb4 Hotels.com guest reviews
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Top cities in Central Valley
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San Jose
San Jose is known for its museums and entertainment, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Morazan Park and National Park.
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Alajuela
Alajuela is known for its restaurants and gardens, and entices visitors with popular attractions including City Mall and Alajuela Cathedral.
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Santa Ana
Santa Ana is known for its restaurants and bars, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Momentum Lindora Shopping Center and Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center.
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Escazu
Visitors say Escazu is perfect for shopping.
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Ciudad Cariari
Ciudad Cariari is known for its restaurants and cafés, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Costa Rica Convention Center and Cariari Bowling Center.
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San Antonio de Belen
The city of San Antonio de Belen is loved for its restaurants, and has lots of great attractions including Ojo de Agua Spa Park.
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Top landmarks in Central Valley
![La Paz Waterfall Gardens]()
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Hang out at La Paz Waterfall Gardens, one of the most popular parks located 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from central Vara Blanca. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Barva Volcano, located nearby.
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Central Park
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Central Park in the heart of San Jose. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Morazan Park and Parque Espana, both a short walk away.
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Sabana Park
Hang out at Sabana Park, one of the most popular parks located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from central San Jose. Our travelers also like the museums and art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Morazan Park and National Park, both nearby.
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Irazu Volcano National Park
Hang out at Irazu Volcano National Park, one of the most popular parks located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Chicua. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu, located nearby.
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Multiplaza Mall Escazu
Don't visit San Rafael without stopping off at Multiplaza Mall Escazu, a top spot for shopaholics. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Avenida Escazú and Plaza Tempo.
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Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica)
You could catch an event at Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica), a major stadium located 2 mi (3.3 km) from the centre of San Jose. Our travelers also like the museums and art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica) is cool, you also might like Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma and Saprissa Stadium, both located nearby.
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Find out more about Central Valley
What's Central Valley like?
Visitors really like Central Valley, especially its natural setting, museums, and restaurants. Activities like bird watching give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. Nature lovers can explore top areas such as Poas Volcano National Park and Arenal Volcano National Park. Popular sights like La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Plaza Real Cariari are sure to leave an impression.
Where are the best places to stay in Central Valley?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Central Valley:
The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa, in Atenas
Mountain hotel with 2 outdoor pools, spa- • Free breakfast • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Central location
Peace Lodge, in Vara Blanca
Mountain lodge with outdoor pool, near La Paz Waterfall Gardens- • Free parking • Free WiFi • 4 restaurants • Spa • Spacious rooms
Hotel Mango Valley, in San Roque
San Roque mountain guestrooms with kitchenettes- • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Attentive staff
Hotel Boutique Villa Toscana, in Atenas
Mountain hotel with outdoor pool, bar- • Free breakfast • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Central location
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn, in Santa Barbara de Heredia
Mountain resort with spa, outdoor pool- • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Central location
What is there to see around Central Valley?
- • Poas Volcano National Park (12.4 mi/20 km from the city center)
- • Arenal Volcano National Park (49.3 mi/79.3 km from the city center)
- • La Paz Waterfall Gardens (7 mi/11.3 km from the city center)
- • Braulio Carrillo National Park (8.3 mi/13.4 km from the city center)
- • Ojo de Agua Spa Park (9.5 mi/15.3 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Central Valley?
- • Plaza Real Cariari (8.2 mi/13.2 km from the city center)
- • City Mall (9.4 mi/15.1 km from the city center)
- • Multiplaza Mall Escazu (10.2 mi/16.5 km from the city center)
- • San Pedro Mall (10.7 mi/17.2 km from the city center)
- • Museum of Costa Rican Art (10.2 mi/16.4 km from the city center)
Other Popular Central Valley Attractions
- • Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica)
- • Sabana Park
- • Morazan Park
- • National Park
- • Irazu Volcano National Park
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Top cities in Central Valley
- San Jose Hotels
- Alajuela Hotels
- Santa Ana Hotels
- Escazu Hotels
- Ciudad Cariari Hotels
- San Antonio de Belen Hotels
Transport
- Hotels near San Jose (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.), Rio Segundo
- Hotels near San Jose University of Costa Rica Station, San Pedro
- Hotels near San Jose Pavas Station, San Jose
- Hotels near San Jose (SYQ-Tobias Bolanos Intl.), San Jose
- Hotels near San Jose Contraloria Station, San Jose
- Hotels near San Jose Viquez Square Station, San Jose
Best attractions in Central Valley
- Hotels near La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Vara Blanca
- Hotels near Central Park, San Jose
- Hotels near Sabana Park, San Jose
- Hotels near Irazu Volcano National Park, Chicua
- Hotels near Multiplaza Mall Escazu, San Rafael
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