Avenida Central, Calle 5, 25 Mt de la Plaza de la Cultura, San José, San Jose, 10104
What's nearby
Plaza de la Cultura - 1 min walk
National Theater - 2 min walk
Central Park - 4 min walk
National Museum of Costa Rica - 7 min walk
Sabana Park - 3 min drive
Getting around
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 21 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 29 min drive
San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 9 min walk
San Jose Atlantic Station - 12 min walk
San Jose Fercori Station - 13 min walk
Restaurants
La Frondosita - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Alma de Café - 2 min walk
Cultura5 - 1 min walk
Spoon - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Cultura Plaza
At Hotel Cultura Plaza, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Sabana Park and Multiplaza Mall Escazu. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
27 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Home comfort
Minibar
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel Cultura Plaza Hotel
Hotel Cultura Plaza San José
Hotel Cultura Plaza Hotel San José
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Cultura Plaza offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Cultura Plaza does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Cultura Plaza?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Cultura Plaza?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Cultura Plaza.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Cultura Plaza?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Cultura Plaza?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (2-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hotel Cultura Plaza like?
Hotel Cultura Plaza is in Carmen, a short 9-minute walk from San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station and 2 minutes' walk from National Theater. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
Hotel Cultura Plaza Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
December 16, 2024
Mini vacation...
I usually stay at Cutura Plaza when in San Jose. I like the downtown location, choice of restaurants and shopping all walking distance from hotel. Friendly staff.
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 15, 2024
Perfect location. Friendly staff.
Our stay here was a last minute pick when a different reservation fell through - and it was the best thing that could have happened! Hotel Cultural is right in the middle of the downtown area and close to everything we wanted to see. The staff was very friendly, as was the waitress at the attached restaurant. The breakfast was decent and included.
Our room at the back of the hotel didn't have windows, but was extremely quiet because of this (and in the middle of the city this is something special).
I would definitely stay here again
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 1, 2024
Great comfort and location
Great hotel in a perfect location close to fun shops and restaurants. Highly recommend!
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
November 29, 2024
Hot shower issue.
I had stayed many times at this hotel but these past few times, the hot shower is almost non existence, the water isn't even warm. A warmer water is better than having cold shower especially early in the morning. Please fix the hot water in the shower!!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 29, 2024
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
November 3, 2024
Rethinagumar
Rethinagumar, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 28, 2024
Solo visit meeting up with friends.
When I am in San Jose I usually stay at Cultura Plaza Hotel. It's great with fine dinning restaurants, lots of activities and great shopping within walking distance.
Robert
Robert, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 28, 2024
ROWENA
ROWENA, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 24, 2024
Buen hotel, pequeño muuuy pequeño, lo hacen ver grande en fotos pero es bueno tiene lo basico y está bien
Le pondria 5 estrellas pero la chica de loa desayunos te atiende horrible, de ahi en fuera toda la gente es muy amable
Sí lo recomiendo al final de todo
Valeria
Valeria, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 21, 2024
Property clean and employees very helpful
uriel
uriel, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 21, 2024
Kristina
Kristina, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 17, 2024
My third time or more. I always have been a great stay in this hotel.
ROWENA
ROWENA, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 16, 2024
I like the gentleness the employees displayed every time I needed their assistance specially front desk. ... so far is a thumbs 👍 up experience I would come back
Thank you.
Angela
Angela, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 14, 2024
Great stay
We had a great stay here. The receptionist was extremely helpful for information and his English was fantastic. The breakfast was also very good. We didn’t really feel safe in San Jose so it was nice to have a safe place to go back to. Would definitely recommend
Dan
Dan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 12, 2024
Central modern in San Jose
A good modern style hotel in central San Jose. Room was excellent for arrival or stop overs. Staff were not that friendly. The breakfast is included. But the issue is time. Most of guests were being picked up at 0700 and breakfast starts then. All that is offered is a juice or coffee and small roll to take away.
C
C, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 9, 2024
Jose, the front desk agent was great. He was very informative with all/any questions we had. The location was perfect for my purpose. The hotel was very clean along with the rooms. The only slight negative is that it can be noisy. All in all, i will be back.
Reginald
Reginald, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 28, 2024
This is a very basic accommodation in central San Jose. The room we had had no windows, there is no coffee maker or other amenities. Breakfast was included in their lobby cafe and is made to order. The big downside is that there is no nearby parking. You have to go to the 6th St El Colloso parking lot which is a 10 minute walk and it's about $30 to park overnight. The location is pretty central, right next to the pedestrian walks with shopping and dining.
Zachery
Zachery, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 26, 2024
Muy buen hotel. Excelente ubicacion.
Carlos
Carlos, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 17, 2024
Extention of my previous stay..
Very nice..
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 16, 2024
Solo traveler.
I stay at Cultura Plaza Hotel when I come to center San Jose. CR. It is close to shopping and dining. Included breakfast is off a menu and good.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 13, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 13, 2024
I had a wonderful stay!
Im really glad I booked this stay. I was there almost a week and all the staff are very accomodating and friendly. The free brekfast was great. My only complaint is the walls are a little thin so you can hear everything in the hallway but that's a common thing with hotels like this so it's to be expected I guess. I love that the location is literally a fee feet from city center and I loved being able to walk everywhere.
Samuel
Samuel, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 11, 2024
Excelente alojamiento sin pagar caprichos
La ubicación bastante conveniente, la habitación cuenta con todo lo necesario para descansar cómodamente, el desayuno muy bueno y delicioso.
La próxima vez que necesite alojarme en San José Costa Rica, este hotel es la primera opción.
Esteban D
Esteban D, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 9, 2024
Mauricio
Mauricio, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 8, 2024
Dont understand why so many bad reviews i have a great experience staff is very friendly