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Best San José budget hotels

These are the best prices for Nov 7 - 8.
Hotel Fleur De Lys - San José - Bedroom
Hotel Fleur De Lys
Catedral
8.3Very good(3352)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
₱4,244+
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Barceló San José - San José - Restaurant
Barceló San José
Uruca
8.5Very good(4905)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
₱6,406+
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Hotel Castillo - San José
Hotel Castillo
Carmen
9.0Wonderful(12)
Free Wi-Fi
₱12,088+
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Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica - San José - Building
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
8.1Very good(5413)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
₱8,644+
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Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica - San José - Restaurant
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
8.6Very good(1770)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
₱10,252+
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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio - San José - Pool
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
San José, Costa Rica
8.8Very good(1098)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
₱7,362+
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Hyatt Centric San José Escazú - San José - Living room
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
San José, Costa Rica
9.0Wonderful(732)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
₱9,987+
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Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana - San José - Bedroom
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Hospital
8.5Very good(3131)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
₱8,900+
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Hilton San Jose La Sabana - San José - Balcony
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
Mata Redonda
8.6Very good(603)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
₱14,056+
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Viajero San José Hostel - San José - Restaurant
Viajero San José Hostel
Carmen
9.0Wonderful(2850)
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
₱3,638+
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Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu - San José - Patio
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
San José, Costa Rica
8.8Very good(623)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
₱8,571+
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Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only - San José - Building
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Carmen
8.4Very good(356)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
₱6,037+
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Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana By IHG - San José - Property amenity
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana By IHG
Mata Redonda
8.9Very good(1026)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
₱11,352+
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Alameda Cariari - San José - Pool
Alameda Cariari
San José, Costa Rica
9.0Wonderful(1683)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
₱6,735+
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KAYAK’s insights for budget hotels in San José

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in San José with confidence.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a budget hotel in San José?

The lowest prices can usually be found on Thursday, where the average nightly price is ₱6,862. The most expensive night is generally Tuesday, where the average price is ₱10,984.

How much is a budget hotel in San José for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star budget hotel room in San José found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was ₱1,616, while a 4-star budget hotel the lowest price was ₱5,758. The cheapest room found overall was for ₱1,616.

How much is a budget hotel in San José for this weekend?

The cheapest budget hotel room in San José for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for ₱1,910 per night. For the same dates, 3-star budget hotel rooms have been found for as low as ₱1,910 per night and 4-star budget hotel rooms from ₱7,154 per night.

How early should you book a budget hotel in San José?

Book at least 72 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your San José budget hotel.

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Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

Lowest hotel price

June
April
₱9,055
₱9,975
₱1,398
Cheapest month to stay with an average 63% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 23% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest budget hotel room rate in the last 7 days

KAYAK's top tips for finding San José budget hotel deals

  • Prices for budget hotels in San José are cheaper in the low season, which is in June and March.
  • Budget room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally rooms cost less on a Thursday. The most expensive night for a stay is Tuesday.
  • The cheapest budget hotel room in San José found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was ₱5,601. The most expensive cost ₱15,936.

FAQs about San José budget hotels

  • How many budget hotels are there in San José?

    Currently, there are around 151 budget hotels on KAYAK available for you to book.

  • What are the most popular budget hotels in San José?

    The most popular budget hotels among KAYAK users in the last 3 months are Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica, Hotel Fleur De Lys, and Barceló San José.

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