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BARCELO SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
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BARCELO SAN JOSE is a hotel located in SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA. Expect upscale amenities, quality service and a premium experience.
The Barceló San José***** hotel (belonging to the Barceló Hotel Group and formerly known as the Barceló San José Palacio) is located in a quiet residential area of Uruca, just 13 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport and 5 km from the centre of the capital city of San José in Costa Rica. It has good connections with the main business, shopping and leisure areas, such as the National Stadium. This landmark city hotel boasts a highly prestigious and traditional reputation in the country. The 254 rooms that were renovated in 2016 are fully equipped with everything you need to enjoy a perfect stay whether you are visiting for business or pleasure. The hotel offers parking and a free fitness studio for the use of all guests, and in addition, there is an outdoor swimming pool and lush garden. The hotel has 3 restaurants and a bar where you can enjoy a wide variety of cuisine with an extensive cocktail menu and live music. There are 17 meeting rooms with varying capacities which are technologically equipped for conferences, conventions and events.
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Location
SAN JOSE
Category
5 stars
Check-in
2026-09-08
Check-out
2026-09-15
Property amenities
Amenities at BARCELO SAN JOSE
Services and facilities explicitly listed for this property.
Rent A Car
Gym
Garage
Outdoor Parking
Free Parking
Pay Parking
Bar/Snack/Café
Restaurant
Currency Exchange
Garden Area
Outdoor Swimming pool
Children Swimming pool
Shops
Hairdresser
Doctor Service
Laundry Service
Adapted rooms
Wi-Fi
Spa
24H RECEPTION*
Things to do near BARCELO SAN JOSE
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Attractions and landmarks
- Monumento al Agua — 0.48 km away
- Estatua León Cortes Castro — 1.31 km away
- Monumento Cine Libano — 2.53 km away
- Botica Solera — 2.54 km away
- Monumento Braulio Carrillo Molina — 2.62 km away
- Auditorio Nacional — 2.83 km away
Museums and culture
- Museo del Oro. San José — 0.53 km away
- Museo Ice — 1.05 km away
- Museo del Deporte — 1.27 km away
- Museo de Arte Costarricense - Mac — 1.32 km away
- Museo Postal, telegráfico y Filatélico — 3.01 km away
- galería de Arte San José — 3.38 km away
Restaurants nearby
- La Fuente de los Mariscos — 0.71 km away
- Beirute — 0.8 km away
- Hibachi — 0.81 km away
- King's Garden — 1.1 km away
- La Gauchada — 1.41 km away
- Rocket Grill — 1.5 km away
Nightlife nearby
- Club Vértigo — 1.43 km away
- Hollywood Night Club — 1.47 km away
- Mac's American Bar — 1.5 km away
- El Beso del Viento — 1.56 km away
- Club Elite — 1.67 km away
- Bar Rio de Janeiro — 1.94 km away
Parks and outdoor areas
- Leones Park — 2.73 km away
- Parque Infantil Topacio — 2.86 km away
- Parque de Hatillo — 3.21 km away
- Parque Bolivia — 3.22 km away
- Parque del Sur — 3.38 km away
- Parque Hatillo Centro — 3.4 km away
Beaches nearby
- Playa El Roble — 4.22 km away
Transportation nearby
- La Salle — 1.45 km away
- Estación La Sabana Oeste — 1.47 km away
- Contraloría — 1.51 km away
- Estación Contraloría — 1.51 km away
- Panaline — 2.4 km away
- Terminal Atlántico Norte - bus to Puerto Viejo — 2.45 km away
International airports nearby
- Aeropuerto Intl Tobías Bolaños — 3.94 km away
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BARCELO SAN JOSE is located in SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA. The listed address is ROBLEDAL DE LA URUCA.
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