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Hotel Cultura Plaza

3.0 star property
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Avenida Central, Calle 5, 25 Mt de la Plaza de la Cultura, San José, San Jose, 10104
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬
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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Junior Studio Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free hotel has tour/ticket assistance and a TV in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front desk safe.
Hotel Cultura Plaza offers 27 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Cultura Plaza's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and TV in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Sabana Park and 6 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica
As a guest of Hotel Cultura Plaza, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a front desk safe, and a television in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star San José hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Cultura Plaza Hotel
Hotel Cultura Plaza San José
Hotel Cultura Plaza Hotel San José

Hotel Cultura Plaza Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 495 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julia L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We admit we missed the room description that said it had no windows - but that was unsettling. The room was sparse but clean, the location of the hotel good. The room would have benefitted from a hot-water kettle, a box of tissues, and some washcloths. Also, the motion-activated hallway light goes off again before you get to your door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

AMAR A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A basic hotel in an excellent location if one wants to explore San Jose downtown old city . Walkable distance from all places of interest in the town. Simple and basic hotel . Rooms may / may not have window . Worth for amount paid .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, great staff, good breakfast. I would highly recommend staying here. Really enjoyed our stay. Felt safe and staff payed attention to our needs and they were alway helpful and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy limpio, personal amable y ubicación céntrica
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to main attractions of the city. Great location. Hotel must be newly renovated so my room and the bathroom are very nice. Breakfast is very good too. I highly recommend this hotel to other travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

luz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean,close to everything walking distance. Very well kept rooms. And free breakfast for the price was a plus
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good decor, hospitable staff, great location for central San Jose
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to the center of SanJose
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherwin, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in the center of the city where you can just walk around and see almost all the tourist attractions in San Jose. The hotel itself is simple, clean, and safe.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaudhry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast, in downtown close to everything. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel es súper céntrico. Accesible a todas partes del centro. Lo recomiendo 100 por ciento
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place if u need to stay in san.jose
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haeley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, room was very clean and spacious, other guests were respectful & quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place in the heart of the city. Old fashion, classic luxury hotel. Very comfortable beds and pillows and breakfast was wonderful. .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great place for an overnight. Right in downtown with easy access to just about everything. Room was small but very comfortable, clean and up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025