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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

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Flat-screen TV
Suite Belford
Free valet parking
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe

Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Plus)

Standard Room (Plus)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Plus

Superior Plus

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Plus

Deluxe Plus

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living room

Family Suite

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

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Superior

Superior

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Gales

Suite Gales

  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite 514

Suite 514

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Belford

Suite Belford

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

San José

City center stay.With a stay at this Carmen hotel, you'll be steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura. Morazan Park and National Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Q'Empanadas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New York Street - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Pre-Colombian Gold Museum
There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 7 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5909 square feet (549 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 coffee shops
  • 5909 sq ft of conference space
  • 549 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1955
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 410 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

guy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice !

Right in the center of the city. Very helpful staff specially with the very convenient parking. The rooms are ok, clean and quiet. Bathroom could be renovated. The city itself was a bit strange, a lot of police, we only came for 1 night before a morning flight and decided to stay at the hotel after dark. Breakfast was also nice. The guy at the parking was exceptionally helpful and nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean. Thats where the positive ends. Lukewarm shower water and broken A/C unit paired with very hard mattresses on mis-matched furniture gave the place a college dorm feel for the price of a good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonarda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived 2 hours early. My room was ready. Welcoming staff. Clean. Well located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

broderick kieth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service clean good restaurant great location friendly helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Detlef

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy buena experiencia en el Hotel Balmoral

Tuve una estadía muy agradable en el Hotel Balmoral, ubicado en pleno centro histórico de San José. El servicio fue excelente desde el primer momento: el personal fue muy amable y atento en todo momento. La habitación era acogedora y la cama muy cómoda. El baño, aunque un poco pequeño, estaba limpio y funcional. Lo único que noté fue un ligero olor a humedad en los pasillos del hotel, pero no fue algo que arruinara la experiencia. El restaurante es muy bueno y meseros siempre dispuestos a ayudar con una sonrisa. La ubicación es perfecta si quieres explorar el centro de San José, ya que todo está muy cerca caminando. En general, le doy una buena puntuación y definitivamente lo recomendaría para quienes buscan comodidad, buena atención y una excelente ubicación.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MCSAM

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Had 2 upgrade my room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay

Never again broken a/c after maintenance touched it for no reason to fix safe didn't work switched rooms purple tv un fixable then charge me $40 usa fi 30min guest i should have stayed at the casino fiesta
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Migdalia, Guayama

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La estadia estuve bien, todo tranquilo pero deben mejorar en el servicio y la atención al huesped en el area del desayuno.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely spacious rooms

Friendly reception team, the room is very spacious and well equipped. Beds are nice comfy and the rooms are clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

PANXIAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Normal
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nityanand

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John, Henrico

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is great. The employees were very polite and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

sundara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Boris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
In a center, close to all points of interest in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location and the staff was very nice. It’s a little on the older side and could use some refreshing. But it was clean and comfortable for our stay. The location is perfect for walking to the central market and the cultural museums.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Super bueno el lugar. Personal muy amable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Oksana, Lakeland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sedrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025