In the heart of Carmen, Hotel Cultura Plaza offers a comfortable retreat with free in-room WiFi. Explore Sabana Park and enjoy tour assistance to help you discover local gems. With an elevator, 24-hour front desk and helpful staff, this hotel has everything for a seamless stay.
Avenida Central, Calle 5, 25 Mt de la Plaza de la Cultura, San José, San Jose, 10104
What's nearby
National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Morazan Park - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Central Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
National Museum of Costa Rica - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 21 min drive
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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
Café La Mancha - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Cultura Plaza
At Hotel Cultura Plaza, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Also, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Costa Rica Convention Center are within a short drive. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.
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 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
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 cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site 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
Lift
Room amenities
Home comfort
Minibar
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
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 that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site 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. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
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Hotel Cultura Plaza Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb 2025
Excellent service, walking distance to downtown, restaurants and museums. Breakfast was included as well which was a bonus
Chantal
Chantal, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2025
4 day va ca..
My go to place when I am in San Jose, CR.
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2025
Great hotel in a beautiful small town of only Costa Ricans. No tourists at all. I loved it.
LeRoy
LeRoy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Great comfort and location
Great hotel in a perfect location close to fun shops and restaurants. Highly recommend!
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
1 Mar 2025
No glass in room and no complimentary water.But water in libby.Also no english speaking channels but room comfortable but noisy outside jotel
Tulin
Tulin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 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
6/10 Good
3 Jan 2025
stay in cultura plaza
So-so, not much for the price more than $100 can I paid.
serguei
serguei, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
5 Aug 2024
Nice and clean place to stay
Belen
Belen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 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
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 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
8/10 Very good
10 Nov 2024
Limited dining.
Aya
Aya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Property clean and employees very helpful
uriel
uriel, 10-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
My third time or more. I always have been a great stay in this hotel.
ROWENA
ROWENA, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Jul 2024
Awesome place to stay, but keep in mind it's close to a main street, so their's a lot of noise.
Belen
Belen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sep 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
10/10 Exceptional
28 Mar 2024
Very good hotel, very friendly staff
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2024
Great location, easy to access, and I felt safe and comfortable!
Halena
Halena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2024
It was great 10/10
Zoe
Zoe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2024
Dont understand why so many bad reviews i have a great experience staff is very friendly
Johnny
Johnny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2024
Central location walkable to points of interest
MARTIN
MARTIN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2023
Great location
Josh
Josh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Aug 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
10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Extention of my previous stay..
Very nice..
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Nov 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 traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Sep 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.