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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property

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Flat-screen TV
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.
Exterior
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $121
$107 nightly
$121 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24

Explore the area

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Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de la Cultura
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room (Plus)

Standard Room (Plus) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Room (Plus)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Plus

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Plus

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Plus

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Deluxe Plus

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A modern living room with a glass dining table, red sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.

Presidential Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite

Family Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite Gales

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a TV.

Suite Gales

  • City view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite 514

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

Suite 514

  • City view
  • 428 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite Belford

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a dining table, and a TV.

Suite Belford

  • City view
  • 797 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San José

With a stay at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District, you'll be centrally located in San José, steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jade Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from National Museum of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Q'Empanadas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hamburger Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This Art Deco hotel also features shopping on site, wedding services, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San José? This hotel has 5909 square feet (549 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5,909 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San Jose
Balmoral San Jose
Hotel Balmoral

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff were very helpful even packed us a quick breakfast for our early airport departure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, secure, breakfast was great! Stay was friendly, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a great location for seeing the main areas of San Jose. The restaurant food and service was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved location, staff friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELMER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was ok
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr. David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Hotel! Fantantic restaurants! Great location! And, best of all, fabulous staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean hotel, pleasant staff. It was a decent stay for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's in a great location and the breakfast is excellent. The staff is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean staff amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
It fulfilled it's purpose, a room for the night before setting off on our travels. It was clean and comfortable. We walked to a great restaurant nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were outstanding. The hotel is one of the best you will get I. The area that it’s located in and priced reasonably. It’s seem very secure and is in wonderful proximity to main attractions of San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in historic district, great location good parking , a little hard to find, but great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and free breakfast. Really nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a one night stay. The room was clean. The staff was accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Among the best locations in downtown; rooms are very quiet, staff members are extremely friendly, especially Alejandra in the front desk.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, staff were nice, room clean, bathroom is a little small. Overall, pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valet parking is a huge bonus for downtown San Jose. Staff were friendly and helpful with directions to museums. Hotel amenities were top class as were the meals El Patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room size was great, the staff was super friendly and helpful as well! I also really liked their gallo pinto for breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great location. Restaurant was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. The restaurant service was very good. The food was good too except some of the fruit was over ripe. But everything else was great and the location was near many stores, restaurants and parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

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