Hotels in Downtown San Jose, Costa Rica
- San Jose has many historical sites for visitors to see.san jose church old san juan puerto rico image by robert lerich from Fotolia.com
San Jose is Costa Rica's capital city and houses many museums, historical sites, parks, shops and restaurants. According to the Visit Costa Rica website, downtown San Jose is visited by more than one million people on a daily basis. Those desiring to visit the area have many hotels to choose from that conveniently give access to downtown attractions. Whether you prefer staying at a budget hotel or a luxury hotel, the downtown San Jose area can accommodate you. - Hotel Presedente is situated 20 minutes from San Jose's International Airport in the heart of downtown. Sightseeing attractions like the Costa Rica National Theatre and the National Cathedral are a few blocks from the hotel, and the downtown area has everything from restaurants and cafes to shops and casinos to explore. The 92 guestrooms and suites at this hotel range in size from 215 to more than 1,900 square feet. All rooms come with standard amenities, and suites come with balconies with city or mountain views. Visitors can use the on-site currency exchange service and complimentary Wi-Fi Internet. The four-star hotel has a fitness room on the seventh floor and spa services are also available to guests. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the on-site News Restaurant, and if desired guests can try their luck in the on-site casino.
Hotel Presidente
Central Ave. Blvd, 7th Street
San José, Costa Rica
506-2010-0000
hotel-presidente.com - The Best Western Downtown welcomes guests every morning with a complimentary breakfast. The hotel is centrally located near places of interest, such as the Irazu Volcano and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Those traveling with kids can request the hotel's babysitting service, and children ages 17 and under can stay in the hotel free of charge in a room with a paying adult. Attractions for families near the hotel include the Children's Museum and Simon Bolivar Zoo. The 2.5-star hotel provides guests with free parking, and complimentary Internet access is available throughout the facility. Along with a restaurant and cocktail lounge, guests will also have access to the outdoor swimming pool and laundry facility. Dining options outside the hotel include Rosti Pollos and Papa Pez.
Best Western Downtown
7th Avenue & 6th Street
San José, 1849-1002 CR
506-2255-4766
book.bestwestern.com - The building that houses the Don Carlos Hotel in downtown San Jose used to be the home of several presidential families. Today, the facility is a four-star hotel and according to its website, the best hotel in San Jose. Conveniently located, the facility provides guests with easy access to attractions, including the National Museum, the zoo and area parks. The hotel has a gift shop, a mini-pool and currency exchange service, and a tour desk is available to reserve tours such as volcano and rain forest tours. Wi-Fi Internet is available free of charge as are local calls. Room rates include a continental breakfast, and family rooms are available for families and large groups.
Don Carlos Hotel
Avenida 9 Y Calle 9, Barrio Amon
San Jose, Costa Rica
506-2221-6707
doncarloshotel.com
