Situated in vibrant San José, the capital of Costa Rica, and in the quiet residential area of Uruca, sits the Barceló San José. This recently renovated hotel offers 254 spacious and comfortable rooms, three restaurants, a bar with live music, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness area, wonderful views of the city and mountains, and more. For those seeking a more elevated experience, our Premium Level accommodations offer private check-in, our best rooms with the best views, priority restaurant reservations, personalized concierge service, and more. This hotel serves as a convenient base for exploring San José including La Sabana Metropolitan Park or national museum of Costa Rica, or venturing further to the country’s sandy beaches and lush tropical rainforests. Business travelers can take advantage of up to 17 fully equipped meeting rooms and a convention center with a 1,100 person capacity. Live up to more at Barceló San José.

Location

San Jose
Liberia, Costa Rica - Liberia (LIR)
San Jose, Costa Rica - Juan Santamaria Internation : 15 miles

Property information

Year built: 1990
All rooms non-smoking: 254
Floors: 8
Total rooms: 254

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Hotel advisories

Advisory *Important Information for Our Guest* As of April 2012, the destination of Costa Rica has gone non-smoking in all public buildings and areas. All hotel rooms are also non-smoking.
Advisory *Important Note* Costa Rica will impose some restrictions for Holy Week. Alcohol is not permitted to be sold or consumed. This ban on alcohol starts the Thursday prior to Easter and runs through Easter Sunday. A few hotels purchase special permits to serve alcohol, but generally it is not available. In addition, most restaurants, shops, and bars will be closed for the same time period. Restaurants in the hotels will be operating. The City Tour will not be operating.

General policies & fine print

Check in: 2:00 PM
Check out: 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
General policies:

Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a Spring Break-free environment.

General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

Service Charges - Maid: per room, per night, payable directly to the hotel.
Bellman: per person, per stay, payable directly to the hotel.
Pet policy Pets Not Allowed

Customer ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 2968 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Quiet comfortable hotel stay in San Jose, Costa Rica

    Barcelo Jose hotel is a very nice hotel for a stay in San Jose, Costa Rico. I stayed there 2 nights. They offer a free hotel shuttle from the airport. There is a set schedule, but the shuttle was 15 minutes late. And the directions for hotel shuttle pick up was a bit unclear. The directions didn't match my experience. Checking in was quick and easy. My room was very large with a nice comfortable bed. It was also very quiet, even though the hotel in near a busy highway. I didn't hear any traffic noise. I also liked the quiet AC system. It allows for comfortable temperature control without a noisy fan that blows cold air directly at the bed. The highlight of the hotel has to be their beautiful public areas inside the hotel, and beautifully landscaped grounds with beautiful plants, flowers and trees. Their pool area is very nice as well. Their buffet breakfast could use some improvement. As it was the same thing every day. However, I loved sitting out on the covered patio surrounded by beautiful plants and fresh air as I had breakfast. They also have two ATMs in the hotel lobby. One will allow you to withdraw USD and CRC. It was a bit confusing at first for a non-Spanish speaking person, but he Concierge at the hotel helped me out.

    Nov 20, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    A Tired Hotel in a Busy Area.

    This hotel is in an industrial/commercial area with nothing within walking distance. The rooms are tired, although the public areas have been refurbished, and look Polynesian. The traffic can be noisy, and the air quality is poor. The restaurant serves rather predictable food that doesn't change much. The hotel appeals to large tour groups, so breakfast can be frantic. The toxic cleaning materials they use can produce an allergic reaction in some people.

    Nov 13, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Barcelo stay

    Beautiful hotel about a 15 minute drive from city centre. Not walkable due to highway. $10 US taxi ride. Grounds are lovely and complimentary shuttle to airport. Would definitely stay here again.

    Nov 08, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Grateful for the Barcelo experience

    The service was overall amazing. Mostly a friendly staff who attended to quite every need of us. From the bell boys to reception to especially the cleaning staff. I am very pleased with the hospitality, the level of care with what my questions and concerns were handled, and the assistance. A special thank you to waitress Mayela Hernandez for her on hands approach in giving us a great treatment in the restaurant.

    Nov 03, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    10 day experience at Barcelo

    I really have nothing negative to say about our stay at Barcelo. It was everything you would expect from a 5 star hotel! It was also my birthday and I got a nice surprise in my room when I got back. Cake and champaigne. Thank you Barcelo, Costa Rica.

    Nov 03, 2024