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Popular Budget hotels in San José, San José Province

Discover well-known properties in San José, San José Province that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 184 hotels in San José, San José Province and price data was last updated on 25 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in San José, San José Province is C$ 186/night.
These hotels are among the most popular places to stay for users visiting San José. If you're not finding the hotel you're looking for and have flexibility with dates, try adjusting the search form at the top of the page for more results.
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31-33 1st Ave #2983, Barrio Escalante, San José, Costa Rica
Colonial San José hotel in Carmen with free parking 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
901 reviews
Location
3.4 km from city centre
C$ 65
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
7.9
Good
2337 reviews
Location
2.1 km from city centre
C$ 76
100 Norte de Bomba Zurqui, San José, Costa Rica
Hotel in San Jeronimo with free breakfast and a restaurant Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Hotel Villa Zurquí offers 36 accommodations. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
631 reviews
Location
14.3 km from city centre
C$ 61
Avenida 48A, San José, Costa Rica
Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Plaza Real Cariari This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a communal living room are onsite. La Casa de Cariari Al Golf offers 4 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers. This La Asunción bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
9.3
Excellent
205 reviews
Location
8.5 km from city centre
C$ 71
50m Este 50m Sur Del Colegio de Medicos, San José, Costa Rica
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Sabana Park Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and express check-out. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and a garden are onsite. Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites offers 40 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
845 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
C$ 92
At The End of Rohrmoser Boulevard, 150 Meters South Pavas, San José, Costa Rica
Suburban San José hotel in Pavas with free parking A 24-hour business center, concierge services, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and free newspapers are onsite. Hotel Casa Roland San José offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
1123 reviews
Location
4.4 km from city centre
C$ 92
Paseo Colon, Avenida 2, Calle 28, San José, Costa Rica
Victorian San José bed & breakfast in Hospital with free parking Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a bar/lounge and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Casa Aldea offers 4 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2021.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
615 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
C$ 62
North of Sabana, 100 Meters West of Company I.C.E, 2nd Floor of Hibachi Restaurant Street 56, 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 flat-screen TV and an ironing board. Other amenities include a hair dryer, towels, a desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
1815 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
C$ 64
69 Calle 25 Bis 80 Mts de Embajada, San José, Costa Rica
San José hotel in La California with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace This hotel features a rooftop terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, tour/ticket assistance, and a convenience store are onsite. Hotel Casa 69 offers 17 accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
9.0
Excellent
2149 reviews
Location
3.1 km from city centre
C$ 86

Travel insights for budget hotels in San José

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a budget hotel in San José including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book budget hotels in San José?

The cheapest month to book budget hotels in San José is November (C$ 122). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in San José is June (C$ 382).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a budget hotel in San José?

The cheapest day to stay in San José is Sunday (C$ 59). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is C$ 366.

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 C$ 35, rising to an average cost of C$ 179, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from C$ 147 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 C$ 65/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as C$ 65/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in San José, the cheapest rate recently found was C$ 155/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in San José?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 32 days before your trip to San José. The lowest price found when booking 32 days ahead was C$ 30 per night.

Top-rated Budget hotels in San José, San José Province

Browse through properties in San José, San José Province that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 184 properties in San José, San José Province and data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
According to our users, these are some of the best hotels to stay at in San José. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
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Escazú, Calle San Miguel 740-1250, San José, Costa Rica
4.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 68
Avg. per night
Avenida Central Y Primera, Calle 14, San José, Costa Rica
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 61
Avg. per night
13th Street Between 2nd And 6th Avenue, San José, Costa Rica
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 87
Avg. per night

Cheapest Budget hotels in San José, San José Province

Discover affordable stays in San José, San José Province that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in San José, San José Province can be found for as low as C$ 12 per night. There is currently one property in San José, San José Province that can be booked for this price. Nuevo Maragato Hotel & Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in San José, San José Province. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in San José for the selected dates. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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Avenida Central, Calles 1 y 3, San José, Costa Rica
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 12
Avg. per night
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, Costa Rica
3.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 14
Avg. per night
100 Meters West of Escuela De La Roosevelt, San José, Costa Rica
4.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 15
Avg. per night
Avenida 6, Between Calle 21 & 25, San José, Costa Rica
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 15
Avg. per night
Calles 36 Y 38, San José, Costa Rica
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 21
Avg. per night
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, San José, Costa Rica
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 33
Avg. per night
Calle 27A Edificio Dos Plantas, San José, Costa Rica
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 35
Avg. per night
Paseo Colón, 300 Norte Y 200 Este, San José, Costa Rica
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
C$ 35
Avg. per night
50 metros norte del Perimercados de Vargas Araya House #777, San José, Costa Rica
6.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 40
Avg. per night
5801 Av 9, San José, Costa Rica
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 46
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in San José, San José Province

Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in San José, San José Province. There are 726 properties in San José, San José Province and price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
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Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, Costa Rica
3.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 14
Avg. per night
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, San José, Costa Rica
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 73
Avg. per night
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, San José, Costa Rica
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 33
Avg. per night
Avenida 6, Between Calle 21 & 25, San José, Costa Rica
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 15
Avg. per night
San Antonio de Belen Ciudad Cariari, San José, Costa Rica
8.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 176
Avg. per night
At The End of Rohrmoser Boulevard, 150 Meters South Pavas, San José, Costa Rica
4.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 92
Avg. per night
Route 27, San José, Costa Rica
6.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 182
Avg. per night

Explore San José, San José Province

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Budget hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in San José to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2025.
  • How much does it cost to stay at a Budget hotels in San José?

    You can expect a nightly rate of C$ 56 when looking for a Budget hotels in San José. C$ 12/night was the cheapest price recently found by our users for these types of hotels. Cheaper rates on a Budget hotels in San José can usually be found at Nuevo Maragato Hotel & Hostel.

  • How do prices at Budget hotels compare to other hotels in San José?

    Nightly rates at Budget hotels are likely to cost you less than if you were to stay at other San José hotels. The average price of a Budget hotels in San José is C$ 56/night. The city of San José itself will usually cost around C$ 113/night for a hotel.

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