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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

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A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.
A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.
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

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room (Plus)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a painting.

Standard Room (Plus)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

View all photos for Junior Suite

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

Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

View all photos for Family Suite

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Family Suite

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

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
(25 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite Gales

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

Suite Gales

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

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

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
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 of Costa Rica are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 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 - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hamburger Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Q'Empanadas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬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. Free breakfast is served 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. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. 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. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Valet parking is free.

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
  • 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

Food and drink

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District to the airport?

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is 5.6 mi (23-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

As of Sept 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District on Sept 21, 2026 start from CA $141, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District have an airport shuttle?

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 40 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offer free breakfast?

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (1-min walk) and Casino Fiesta (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

This hotel offers free valet parking.

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District have a pool?

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District does not have a pool.

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District have a restaurant?

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is home to EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, which features international cuisine, light fare, and brunch.

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District to downtown San José?

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is 0.3 mi away from San José.

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr. David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personnel at this hotel are wonderful, the food at the restaurant is terrific, and the location is ideal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr. David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. I am always treated like family here at this marvelous hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

JOSE ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services. The staff was very kind and helpful. Excellent location. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Shakil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to explore around central San Jose. Limited options in breakfast but overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean. The staff was amazing and helpful. Breakfast was simple but delicious and each room had a nice air conditioner. There aren’t any refrigerators or microwaves in the rooms so no way to store leftovers or drinks. But other than that it was great. Wonderful location right in the center of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Booked For Three Nights in this Hotel without knowing the Area and when I Checked in they Upgraded me with a Deluxe Room with a Big Refrigerator and a Microwave. And a very Good view of the street. I Loved it. One of my Best Stays ....
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ELMER

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

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Ricardo

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

8/10 Good

Ricardo

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

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

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 review

8/10 Good

William

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located to all daily activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025