Catedral

San José

The National Theatre of Costa Rica (Spanish: Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica) is Costa Rica's national theatre, located in the central section of San José.   Sometimes its hard to take in everything that's in front of you. So in those cases I focus on a small piece of the whole. There by easing the sensory overload and allowing me to enjoy what is before me.
The National Theatre of Costa Rica (Spanish: Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica) is Costa Rica's national theatre, located in the central section of San José.   Sometimes its hard to take in everything that's in front of you. So in those cases I focus on a small piece of the whole. There by easing the sensory overload and allowing me to enjoy what is before me.
The National Theatre of Costa Rica (Spanish: Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica) is Costa Rica's national theatre, located in the central section of San José.   Sometimes its hard to take in everything that's in front of you. So in those cases I focus on a small piece of the whole. There by easing the sensory overload and allowing me to enjoy what is before me.
The National Theatre of Costa Rica (Spanish: Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica) is Costa Rica's national theatre, located in the central section of San José. Construction began in 1891, and it opened to the public on 21 October 1897 with a performance of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust.
The National Theatre of Costa Rica (Spanish: Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica) is Costa Rica's national theatre, located in the central section of San José. Construction began in 1891, and it opened to the public on 21 October 1897 with a performance of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust.


Top hotels in Catedral

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3 San José
The price is S$257 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$257
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (764 reviews)
The internet was slow. Had to go to another hotel to download some information.

Reviewed on 21 Feb, 2026

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

4 out of 5
Avenida Central, Calle 7 San José San José
The price is S$178 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
S$178
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The room was fine, and the location was great, but the staff was cold compared to other places we stayed, and it felt like they were being intentionally unhelpful. Room service was not available (multiple dead ends on phone calls) and the airport shuttle was 3x the cost of an Uber. Breakfast, however, ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026

Hotel Presidente
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25 San José San Jose
Stay at this hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (654 reviews)
The rooms were very clean. Staff was helpful and curteous. When a cold spell hit they found us an extra blanket, which was perfect. Complimentry coffee and hot water for tea. Helped us with our shower which wasn't providing us with hot water.

Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is S$258 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
S$258
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,473 reviews)
Breakfast was great. Rooms clean , beds a little hard for my liking

Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia
The price is S$147 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
S$147
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,993 reviews)
Buen servicio, comida aceptable. Las instalaciones son viejas, se nota sobretodo en los baños.

Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is S$98 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
S$98
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,908 reviews)
Good for the price

Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

Barceló San José
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Other neighbourhoods around Catedral

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La California

4/5(1 area review)

Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Casa Amarilla.

La California
Parque morazan

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Amarilla and Asamblea Legislativa.

Carmen
La Sabana Park and Costa Rica National Stadium

Amón

3/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.

Amón
Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline

Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

Barrio Escalante
Beutiful aerial view of the San Jose, San Pedro and Zapote

Zapote

Though Zapote may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza del Este Mall.

Zapote
Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline

Hospital

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Hospital


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