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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near National Theater

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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante) | View from room
Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
City view from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San José, 2922-1000
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercado Central
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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El Atelier | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

El Atelier

  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Loft | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

The Loft

  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1963 | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

1963

  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante)

  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Apex | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

The Apex

  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Q'Empanadas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New York Street - ‬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 both WiFi and wired Internet are 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
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • 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 wired and wireless Internet access. 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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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

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
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. 

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Presidente to the airport?

Hotel Presidente is 7.9 mi (25-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 Hotel Presidente?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Presidente on Oct 25, 2025 start from $121.12, 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 Hotel Presidente have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Presidente offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 45 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel Presidente offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Presidente, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Presidente?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (1-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Presidente?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Presidente?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Presidente have a pool?

Hotel Presidente does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Presidente have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Hotel Presidente have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Presidente to downtown San José?

Hotel Presidente is 0.3 mi away from San José.