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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near National Theater

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The Apex
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Lobby
2 restaurants, dinner served, local cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

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Double Room, King Bed

Double Room, King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Beds

Double Room, 2 Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Design Room, 1 King Bed (La Dama Elegante)

Design Room, 1 King Bed (La Dama Elegante)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

Signature Room, 1 King Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Apex

The Apex

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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El Atelier

El Atelier

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1963

1963

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Loft

The Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San José

Heart of San José.With a stay at this Catedral hotel, you'll be steps from National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura. Templo de Música and Parque Espana are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jade Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 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 - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Presidente

4-star hotel near National Theater
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business center.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Presidente. An area shuttle within 50 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1963
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • 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)

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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. 719 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room. High quality bed and linens. Absolutely luxurious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We splashed out and stayed in the Elegant Gentleman room. It was huge and definitely we didn’t have to worry about where to put our cases! However, despite the size of the room there was no wardrobe to hang clothes which seemed a bit ironic given the name of the room! The room was comfortable though with a view over to the mountains. Breakfast was good - buffet with lots of choice. Wifi was rubbish and the shower was quite weak and took ages to get hot - after finally working out where hot was. Also I didn’t like the manager (?) on reception. I asked him a question about San Jose and before he answered he wanted to know our room number and then i had to confirm my name and then he couldn’t answer the question anyway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rasanga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel in run down part of town. Walking distance to many things
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

gen, East Lyme

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a short stay in San Jose. Near shopping and can walk almost everywhere in town. Rooms were clean and people were friendly. Breakfast buffet was ok not great. We ordered pancakes but got completely forgotten until after waited a long time and we asked and they were like oh you want to order pancakes? No one was apologetic at all; just order now why complain ? Still, good place to stay even with ‘I’m always right’ breakfast staffs…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean but tiny and spare
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very hospitable, happy hotel. All the staff were helpful and friendly. The room was clean and spacious, dinner was tasty and breakfast had lots of choices. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, breakfast buffet was fresh and nicely set.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute Hotel looks a little sketchy feom the outside because its in downtown San Jose. We went walking to a nearby restaurant and honestly everyone in Costa Rica is very nice and respectful. The Hotel is super cute tge staff is so friendly. They have the best breakfast in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The TV in the room didn’t not really work, no channels working well and sound bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos juan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good option for downtown. Rooftop bar/restaurant is its best asset.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, breakfast buffet was comprehensive and hotel was in a good central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and beautiful hotel. They were attentive and fit my specific needs. I was looking for a place to relax where I did not have to leave. The restaurant for dinner was amazing and affordable. The breakfast was delicious and ran long enough for me to sleep in a bit. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property but definitely missed a pool and spa service. Loved that the property was well secured and offered a beautiful restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amritanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda Jana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel dinning. The restaurant is roof top, the food was good and the drinks were super too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and the staff was super friendly. The location was convenient and walking distance to most parts of town or an easy spot for bus or ride share pick up and drop off. The breakfast was delicious as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Art & Design. The food. the rooftop par the flowers. The rooms were basic (& spotless/super clean) but the rest of the hotel was anything BUT basic and it is prime downtown location with FREE parking! The food at the Azotea 7 was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amanda in the reception was Amazing! We received a wonderful upgrade, a room with a balcony! The breakfast was. Extraordinary, the staff super friendly and welcoming! The Hotel aesthetics is gorgeous! A highly recommended this Hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025