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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.
A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.
A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.
A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $139
$123 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20

Explore the area

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Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José, 1000
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de la Cultura
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 KING BED INTERNAL VIEW

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

1 KING BED INTERNAL VIEW

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 King Bed Corner Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

1 King Bed Corner Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a desk.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a table, and a large mirror.

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small desk with a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the city.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a mirror.

Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 890 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a wooden door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a wooden door.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a shower area.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San José

With a stay at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton in San José (Catedral), you'll be steps from National Theater of Costa Rica and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Morazan Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from National Park.

What's nearby

  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 10 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café La Mancha - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 79 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 79 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at Cultura 5, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San José? This hotel has 850 square feet (79 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Cultura 5 - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 25 for adults and USD 20 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cultura 5

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

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 57 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
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
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 25 for adults, and USD 20 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 28 per day
  • Pet deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 57 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Tax ID - 3-101-667895
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gran Costa Rica Curio Collection Hilton San Jose
Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio Collection by Hilton
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton San José
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel San José

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 841 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Very comfortable beds and very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!! Spacious rooms, at the heart of the city, amazing food, comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Place was very clean and tidy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed,clean room excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yipsi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern room, great for a night stay before the road trips in Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, centrally located next to National Theatre. Friendly and extremely helpful staff. Fabulous restaurant with views of city centre and theatre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was really good, the staff very nice and the bathroom had mold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHAZAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast with variety. Very central for all the sights and close to many restaurants. Staff friendly and always helpful. Large rooms with rain forest showers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff was amazing. Area is a bit sketchy though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room,walked everywhere,excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff. Very central, great for a walk during the day
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall! The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was decent—nothing fancy, but it got the job done. The location is a huge plus, right in the heart of downtown and within walking distance to the market, Chinatown, and tons of great restaurants and cafes and shops. Perfect spot if you want to be close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kalvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean, staff was helpful and informative. Very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were magnificent, friendly staff helpful recommending food excursions and reliable safe taxi drivers. It will be my go to hotel each time I visit Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff, a/c was nice, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable room. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ognian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hote
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. The staff was especially friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in a convenient location with excellent, large rooms. Good beds, fast WiFi and a tasty breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emigration into SJO was 2hrs. Drive from SJO to hotel was nightmare. Hotel was really great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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