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An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, covered by a canopy, surrounded by greenery.

A round dining table set for a formal event, surrounded by chairs with white and brown sashes, in an outdoor setting with potted plants and a building in the background.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and ornate ceiling patterns, featuring multiple dining tables and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a covered parking area, multiple vehicles, and potted plants.

1. Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

El Tejar

Rick

HK$764

HK$863 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.

A reception area with wooden block wall art, two pendant lights, and a display of plush toys.

A long dining table set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.

2. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Sánchez

Jorge Andres

HK$1,059

HK$1,196 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

An arched entrance with tiled flooring, wall-mounted lamps, and potted plants.

A pool with a rock centerpiece, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with arched windows.

A serene outdoor area with a pond, a wooden dock, and lush greenery.

3. Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

Dulce Nombre

Jairo

HK$889

HK$1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A hot tub under a wooden pergola with lush greenery in the background.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and arched entrance, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

An arched doorway leading into a building with a tiled floor and a view of a hallway with a ceiling light.

An arched hallway with tiled flooring, a chandelier, and a mural on the wall.

4. Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

Dulce Nombre

Paola

HK$889

HK$1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden.

A staircase with a brick wall on one side and a white wall on the other, leading to a room with a bed and a window.

A staircase with wooden steps and metal railings, leading to a dining area with tables and chairs.

A spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, potted plants, and a brick wall.

5. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Santo Tomas

Henry

HK$1,407

HK$1,590 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

6. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

San Francisco

Tony

HK$853

HK$964 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a partition with vertical lines.

A modern dining area with wicker chairs and a wooden table, surrounded by potted plants and abstract art on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mounted TV, wooden paneling, a gray sofa with a yellow cushion, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Pozos

David

HK$831

HK$939 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

8. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

"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$637

HK$720 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.

A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.

9. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen

Anastasia

HK$756

HK$854 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.

A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Ciudad Cariari

Alexis

HK$638

HK$721 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A modern pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a large house in the background.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Authentico Hotel".

A lobby with a green textured wall, a wooden coffee table with a bowl of plants, and a striped carpet.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a dining area.

11. Auténtico Hotel

Merced

Andre

HK$847

HK$957 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.

A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.

12. Hotel Mango

Cacique

Robert

HK$694

HK$784 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.

A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

13. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

Luz

HK$978

HK$1,105 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A two-story white building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a small porch area.

A group of people sitting around a wooden table outdoors with laptops and water bottles.

14. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral

louis

HK$169

HK$191 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A pathway lined with greenery and a white structure, leading to a building entrance.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, hanging pendant lights, and a bar counter with stools.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table.

15. La Riviera Hotel B&B

San Antonio de Belen

Jessie

HK$783

HK$885 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and artwork on the walls.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, a wall-mounted elevator, and decorative wall art.

A retail store with shelves of snacks, plush toys, and a display of shoes.

A modern bar area with a large TV, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

16. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Cacique

Juan

HK$842

HK$952 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A swimming pool with a bench, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a building in the background.

A person performing a squat exercise with a kettlebell in a gym setting.

A modern office space with patterned chairs, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and hanging pendant lights.

17. Irazu Hotel & Studios

Uruca

Everardo

HK$735

HK$831 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar with a grid ceiling, hanging lights, and a large screen displaying a promotional advertisement.

A multi-story building with a green facade and colorful murals.

A casino with slot machines, a roulette table, and a large screen displaying a game.

A restaurant with a mural of a coastal town, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

18. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Carmen

kishore

HK$1,065

HK$1,204 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.

A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.

19. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Cacique

Nidia

HK$863

HK$975 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A swimming pool with a small waterfall, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, with a building featuring a red-tiled roof in the background.

A modern indoor dining area with round tables and wicker chairs, featuring a central island and framed black-and-white photographs on the walls.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk, and a view of the mountains.

A hotel entrance with a large archway, a reception desk, and a crosswalk leading to the entrance.

20. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Ciudad Cariari

Thomas

HK$681

HK$769 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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A church with a bell tower and a building with a tiled roof.

Top San Nicolás Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente"

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent

"Bueno!!"

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"It was very easy to get to the airport from there"

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location. They have an airport shuttle which is great! The bar was good and breakfast was yummy. Would definitely recommend."

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"This is my favorite place to go and I’m waiting for a flight next day to San Jose"

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Very good location, for business stay or 1-2 nights is perfect, dinner was good, breakfast divine. Clean nice hotel"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

8/10 Good

"Great customer service."

Hotel Presidente

8/10 Good

"I'm the heart of downtown. Lovely boutique hotel, modern, chic decor. Just a jewel in the middle of the action. Nice staff, decent breakfast and great bed."

More cheap stays in San Nicolás

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose

HK$63

HK$165 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Hotel el Descanso

Avenida 2 con calle 22, 22560304 San José San José

HK$226

HK$255 total

26 Sept - 27 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (55 reviews)

Toucan Hostel

Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela

HK$242

HK$273 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José

HK$321

HK$362 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)

Hotel Casa 69

69 Calle 25 bis 80 mts de embajada San José San Jose

HK$455

HK$514 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (326 reviews)

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela

HK$609

HK$688 total

26 Sept - 27 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (754 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in San Nicolás?

Located 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from the heart of San Nicolás, Barceló San José is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your stay in the area are Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela and DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in San Nicolás.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that San Nicolás has to offer?

4BR Casa Peces Santa Ana, Private Indoor Pool & Sauna!: This holiday home rental outside of San Nicolás is located on a river, and has a patio, a garden and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave, so that you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in San Nicolás.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San Nicolás, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in San Nicolás.

What is staying in San Nicolás like?

Travellers to San Nicolás will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 1287 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about San Nicolás.

What are the top places to visit in San Nicolás?

Places to visit in the wider area include Our Lady of the Angels Basilica, Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu and San Pedro Mall. You'll also find Ruins of Ujarras and Irazu Volcano National Park in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's San Nicolás guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in San Nicolás?

The hottest months are usually April and March, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 18°C. The rainiest months in San Nicolás are October, June, August and September, with each month seeing an average of 599 mm of rainfall.

San Nicolás hotels from HK$165

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Our top choices for San Nicolás hotels

1. Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

2. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

3. Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

4. Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

5. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

6. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

7. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

8. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

9. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

11. Auténtico Hotel

12. Hotel Mango

13. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

14. Costa Rica Guesthouse

15. La Riviera Hotel B&B

16. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

17. Irazu Hotel & Studios

18. Taormina Hotel and Casino

19. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

20. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Learn more about San Nicolás

Top San Nicolás Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Hotel Presidente

More cheap stays in San Nicolás

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Hotel el Descanso

Toucan Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel

Hotel Casa 69

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

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