San José: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in San José side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel Novo	Best Value Posada el Quijote	Luxury Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Guest score	8.0/10	8.8/10	8.1/10
Reviews	2,713	1,325	2,668
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Avenida Central y Primera, Calle 14	Bello Horizonte, Escazu, San Jose	Barrio Tournón
Reference price per night	€48	€79	€142
Guests like	Location: Central position within walking distance of bus terminals, museums, and the main market. Breakfast: Tasty morning meals feature typical dishes and generous portions.	City Views: Panoramic outlook over the San Jose skyline and valley from the pool and rooms. Service: Friendly, attentive team provide a warm welcome and assist with local transport.
Guests mention	Noise: Thin walls and windows let in loud street traffic and music from nearby bars.	Noise Level: Peaceful neighborhood setting, though some rooms suffer from traffic sounds and thin walls.
Good for	family, ac, breakfast	pool, family, parking, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hotel Novo if price matters most, Posada el Quijote for the best balance of score and price, and Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.