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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property

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A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.
A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $115
$102 nightly
$115 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24

Explore the area

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Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San José, 2922-1000
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de la Cultura
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a TV.

Double Room, King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small wooden cabinet.

Double Room, 2 Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden nightstands, a desk with a bottle and glasses, and a TV.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Design Room, 1 King Bed (La Dama Elegante)

Design Room, 1 King Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Design Room, 1 King Bed (La Dama Elegante)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Signature Room, 1 King Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

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

View all photos for The Apex

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a chair with a leaf pattern, and a window with a view of greenery.

The Apex

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

View all photos for El Atelier

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

El Atelier

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

View all photos for 1963

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

1963

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

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A modern bedroom with a bunk bed, wooden flooring, a world map wall, and a desk with a chair.

The Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San José

With a stay at Hotel Presidente, you'll be centrally located in San José, steps from National Theater of Costa Rica and Plaza de la Cultura. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Templo de Música and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

What's nearby

  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, a television in a common area, and a reception hall. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 50 km.
Enjoy local cuisine at Las Americas Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Las Americas Restaurant - This rooftop bar specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Las Americas Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1963
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Hotel Presidente
Hotel Presidente San Jose Costa Rica
Presidente Hotel
Presidente San Jose Costa Rica
Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center Costa Rica
Hotel Presidente Costa Rica
Presidente San Jose City Center Costa Rica
Presidente Costa Rica

Hotel Presidente Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 717 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and good restaurant on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, interior and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, clean room perfect for our 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, fairly spacious and very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location comfort and style
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Loved the location, roof terrace, food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jannicke-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean rooms and nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel with quirky design features, a good location near the central shopping area and museums, and a nice rooftop bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique design to the hotel and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky and different but excellent all round. Lovely breakfast with lots of choice. Friendly and helpful staff. Perfect location for sights, museums and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were outstanding in their eagerness to help. Very comfortable room and fine breakfast. Such a convenient location for seeing the principal sights.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast. Close to airport. Kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were basic but the hotel was clean and so creative we loved it The restaurant in the hotel was fantastic and such a perfect location..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the city center with very good roof top restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel but in bad neighborhoods
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, v friendly staff Lovely rooftop restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were all excellent- friendly and efficient. Close to the pedestrian walking street near shops and restaurants. A beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are basic but big and spotlessly clean. The staff are very friendly and try to help whenever they can. The breakfast room is very stylish and the choice good with a nice range of general breakfast choices and local Costa Rican dishes. A good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well located and our room was comfortable. The hotel restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant hotel in the middle of the city. Location was perfect. Breakfast was delicious. Restaurant was very good. The rooftop bar/restaurant was an experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, Clean Rooms and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beautiful boutique hotel! Staff very welcoming, room spacious and clean, location is perfect close to all important sites, very safe and its restaurant Azotea Calle 7 offers outstanding food. I highly recommend this wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice restaurant with a view, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Very clean funky hotel with great Resturant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025