Hotel Balmoral

Avenida Central between 7th & 9th Street, San Jose, Costa Rica
Good
962 reviews
8.0

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

With a stay at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District, you'll be centrally located in San José, steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jade Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from National Museum of Costa Rica.

Amenities

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This Art Deco hotel also features shopping on site, wedding services, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Dining

Enjoy international cuisine at EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Casino Fiesta - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Pre-Colombian Gold Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Plaza de la Cultura - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Morazan Park - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Templo de Música - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
National Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jade Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jacob Karpio Galería - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Plaza de la Democracia - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Parque Espana - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
National Museum of Costa Rica - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
National Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Central Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
National Center of Art and Culture - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 12.8 km / 8 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 21.2 km / 13.2 mi

The preferred airport for Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San José? This hotel has 5909 square feet (549 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

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Facilities

Shopping on site
Proposal/romance packages available
Parking (limited spaces)
Number of meeting rooms - 7
Conference space size (meters) - 549
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Tours/ticket assistance
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Energy-saving switches
Accessible airport shuttle
LED light bulbs
Vegetarian menu options available
Golf lessons available nearby
Free breakfast
Handrails in stairways
Multilingual staff
Free breakfast (local cuisine)
Conference center
Wheelchairs available on site
Daily
Ecotours nearby
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
Laundry facilities
Rafting nearby
Elevator
Double-glazing on all windows
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Casino nearby
Banquet hall
Covered parking
Wheelchair accessible
Vending machine
Health or beauty spa nearby
Secured parking
Reception hall
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Wedding services
24-hour fitness facilities
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Designer stores on site
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Golfing nearby
Smoke-free property
Conference space
Free valet parking
Computer station
Conference space size (feet) - 5909
24-hour business center
Concierge services

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 2:00 PM
Check-out until: 12:00 PM
Additional check-in information
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Check-in Special 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.
Optional Fees
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 34.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 11.00 (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go
  • Children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guest rating

8.0
Good
962 reviews
Value
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Service
8.4
Location
9.2
Amenities
7.6
Condition
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Neighborhood
8.2
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