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A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.

A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

San Bosco, 1.2 km from Mercado Central

Steve

HK$1,256

HK$1,419 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.

A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.

A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.

2. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

jeff

HK$432

HK$488 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

An indoor space with a high ceiling, metal beams, and a variety of potted plants. There are two people seated on chairs, one on a yellow chair and one on a white chair. A person is standing on a staircase.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

3. Viajero San José Hostel

Otoya, 1.1 km from Mercado Central

JOSE MAURICIO

HK$321

HK$363 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden bench with cushions, a blue chair, a red knitted pouf, and a white table with a small plant.

A spacious living room with a large window, a white sofa, colorful cushions, a white coffee table, and a red chair.

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a brick exterior, and a well-maintained lawn.

4. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

La Sabana, 2.7 km from Mercado Central

Henry

HK$311

HK$351 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.

A modern office space with cubicles, a large chalkboard with colorful drawings, and a wooden ceiling.

5. Eco Stay CR

Catedral, 1.8 km from Mercado Central

Eassa

HK$330

HK$373 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.5 km from Mercado Central

Esteban

HK$959

HK$1,083 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.8 km from Mercado Central

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

HK$750

HK$848 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

8. Barceló San José

Uruca, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

Enrique

HK$718

HK$811 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.

A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.

A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, and a bar area with shelves.

9. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

La Sabana, 2.3 km from Mercado Central

Kumail

HK$713

HK$805 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern house with a garden featuring a pond, stepping stones, and various plants.

A dog lying on a tiled floor in a room with a staircase and potted plants.

A view through a window of a building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a tall white building with a yellow accent in the background.

A garden with a pond, potted plants, and a statue.

10. Casa Jardin Del Mango

La Sabana, 2.6 km from Mercado Central

June

HK$421

HK$476 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a plant.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

11. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.7 km from Mercado Central

David

HK$792

HK$895 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a view through a window with curtains.

A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.

A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

12. Lolas Hostal

1 km from Mercado Central

Barry

HK$198

HK$365 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table, and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.

13. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Barrio Escalante, 2.1 km from Mercado Central

carlos julius caesar

HK$587

HK$840 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 3 km from Mercado Central

Chandler

HK$894

HK$1,011 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.

A spacious, modern lounge with a high ceiling, large windows offering a cityscape view, and contemporary furniture.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, red chairs, and a bar area.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

15. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

La Sabana, 2.8 km from Mercado Central

GUSTAVO

HK$1,409

HK$1,592 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.

A wooden staircase with a white wall and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

16. Apartotel Tairona

2.8 km from Mercado Central

Miguel

HK$568

HK$642 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

17. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.6 km from Mercado Central

Andres

HK$491

HK$555 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

18. Ara Macao Inn

La California, 1.6 km from Mercado Central

Ronald

HK$275

HK$311 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

19. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.1 km from Mercado Central

Tony

HK$901

HK$1,018 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

An outdoor restaurant with tables set for dining, surrounded by greenery and a view of the city.

A bed with a tufted headboard, white bedding, and two patterned pillows.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, and abstract art on the walls.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a stone ledge.

20. Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites

La Sabana, 2.9 km from Mercado Central

Joni

HK$620

HK$701 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mercado Central

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grano de Oro	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Hotel Casa 69	9.4 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Viajero San José Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Capital Hostel de Ciudad	9.4 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Eco Stay CR	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View

Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We spent 2 days and everything was wonderful. The hosts were very kind, and the hotel was easy to access. My kids and I absolutely loved it—the cleanliness, , everything was just as we expected."

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Perfecto lugar."

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bello el hotel, como clásico, con el bar azotea 7 con una vista espectacular. El personal se pasa de amable. Maravilla stadia."

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"The restaurant was awesome!!!! The food was magnificent!!!!"

Hotel Cultura Plaza

8/10 Good

"Top lugar"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bien lugar, bien céntrico lo que nos permitió movernos con mucha facilidad"

Modern apartment in the Heart of San Jose!

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room in city. Lovely host."

Hotel Santo Tomás

8/10 Good

"The location is perfect, just a short walk to visit the Central Market, the National Theater, the plaza, and the museums. This beautiful, old hotel has excellent staff who help you enjoy the free breakfast choices, the pool, and their amazing city. The parking is secure and included. Shower grab bars and bigger towels would improve this great hotel."

2Bed/1Bath Apartment with Patio in San Jose Center!

10/10 Excellent

"Una habitación muy cómoda y céntrica. 100% recomendado."

Other attractions near Mercado Central

A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.

Central Park

8.8/10 (1,177 reviews)

You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.

San Jose Cathedral

8.8/10 (774 reviews)

After visiting San Jose Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

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A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.

Plaza de la Cultura

8.6/10 (608 reviews)

Find out about the history of San José when you spend time at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

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An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.

National Theater of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,207 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Mercado Borbón

You can learn about the history of San José when you stop by Mercado Borbón. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Precolumbian Gold Museum

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Precolumbian Gold Museum in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Melico Salazar Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a show at Melico Salazar Theatre during your stay in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Pre-Colombian Gold Museum in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mercado Central?

Mercado Central is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 130 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Mercado Central?

Adjacent to Mercado Central, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Presidente and Hotel Castillo.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Mercado Central?

Expedia has 130 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Mercado Central.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mercado Central, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Mercado Central.

What can I see and do near Mercado Central?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art or Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Central Park, Morazan Park and National Park.

San José Mercado Central Hotels

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Our top choices for Mercado Central hotels

1. Hotel Grano de Oro

2. Hotel Casa 69

3. Viajero San José Hostel

4. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

5. Eco Stay CR

6. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

8. Barceló San José

9. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

10. Casa Jardin Del Mango

11. Hotel Presidente

12. Lolas Hostal

13. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

15. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

16. Apartotel Tairona

17. Hotel Santo Tomás

18. Ara Macao Inn

19. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

20. Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Mercado Central

Top Mercado Central Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Presidente

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Modern apartment in the Heart of San Jose!

Hotel Santo Tomás

2Bed/1Bath Apartment with Patio in San Jose Center!

Other attractions near Mercado Central

Central Park

San Jose Cathedral

Plaza de la Cultura

National Theater of Costa Rica

Mercado Borbón

Precolumbian Gold Museum

Melico Salazar Theatre

Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

Frequently asked questions