The Best Hotels for One Night in San José

Where to Stay for a Short One-Night Trip in San José

Are you looking for a place to stay for just one night in San José? Look no further! We've analyzed where to stay for one night in San José, and the hotels below are perfect for a short stopover. Whether you're on a budget or looking for a more luxurious experience, we've got you covered. Our selection includes affordable rates at some of the best places to stay in San José for a single night, ranging from 3-star to 5-star hotels. All of these recommended hotels have top-notch amenities and provide a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere for your single night stay. Plus, they are conveniently located near popular sightseeing destinations and restaurants, so you won't have to travel far to get a taste of the area's renowned cuisine. Don't stress about where to stay in San José for just one night - let's find the perfect spot for your short stop.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel MC San Jose

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Quick Visit to San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Calle El Faro nº 2, San José, Hotel MC San Jose has great rooms from $128 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, one-night visitors will especially love child care, laundry services, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this comfortable hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Beach
  • Budget
  • Golf


Hotel & Spa La Posada De Paco Only Adults

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Make the Most of Your One-Night Stay Here
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hotel & Spa La Posada De Paco Only Adults which has nice rooms starting at $125. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Avenida San Jose 12, San José. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers a spa and wellness center, free parking, laundry facilities, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
  • Golf


Cortijo El Sotillo

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a One-Day Trip to San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found Cortijo El Sotillo to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $120. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Carretera Entrada San José s/n, San José. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, free parking, a pool table, and kids meals which travelers will love. And this terrific hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Beach
  • Budget
  • Golf


Pension Aloha

Guest House with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a 2-Day Trip to San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $88, Pension Aloha, at Cala Higuera, s/n provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this convenient hotel which also offers hiking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a tour desk, and air-conditioning. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for one-night trip hotels.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf


Hostal El Dorado Cabo de Gata

Hostel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Hotels for a One-Day Trip to San José

Hostal El Dorado Cabo de Gata has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $126 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Cmno de Aguamarina s/n, San José. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, laundry services, a free breakfast, fishing, and family rooms, which is nice for one-night visitors. Just 0.3 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Beach
  • Budget
  • Golf


Dona Pakyta

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Your One-Night Stay in San José

The great guest rating of Dona Pakyta is 8.40 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $171, and it's located at Crta Entrada a San Jose s/n. We also love the kids meals, horse riding, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Coffee shop
  • Beach
  • Budget
  • Golf


Hostal Puerto Genoves

Guest House with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a Quick Stopover in San José
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A cool place is Hostal Puerto Genoves because it has great rooms that start at $77. It has room service, scuba diving, hiking, free parking, and table tennis, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Balandro, 15. Only 0.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a tour desk, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, a playground, and diving at this terrific hotel. It's also less than the average price for one-night trip hotels, so it's a great value.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Beach
  • Golf


Also, take a look at the One-Night Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Almería, Mojacar, Roquetas de Mar, El Ejido, and Carboneras.

For more terrific hotel ideas in San José, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in San José or Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in San José.


How much do hotels for a one-night stay cost in San José?

San José Average One-Night Trip Hotel Price
$119

Travelers to San José will have a large number of terrific one-night trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of one-night trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 7 one-night trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $119. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San José.

The average prices of our suggested one-night trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $140
  • 2-star hotels: $104


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