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 - 0.2 km
Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
National Museum of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
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
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, this hotel is within a short drive of Multiplaza Mall Escazu. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
27 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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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
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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 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 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 (17-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.
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Hotel Cultura Plaza Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious, included, and offered a variety of options. (26 reviews)
The property's location offers easy access to nearby restaurants and stores with a convenient included breakfast. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
Good location clean rooms good breakfeast friendly staff
Chaudhry
Chaudhry, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2025
Very well located. The room was very small, but clean. Check-in and check-out went smoothly. Breakfast was meagre but sufficient at this price.
Excellent price-quality ratio!!
Jukka
Jukka, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Pura Vida
Great stay in the middle of the plaza. Very walkable. Rooms were clean and mondern. Breakfast was awesome. Take advantage every morning. Great choices. Front desk personnel were pleasant and helpful. No complaints from me.
Sean
Sean, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
Returned
Happy..
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Second time staying here. Small room but served us well
Toni
Toni, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 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
Feb 24, 2025
4 day va ca..
My go to place when I am in San Jose, CR.
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Short va-ca..
I enjoy staying at Cultura Plaza because of the location, friendly staff and nice breakfast. The rooms are nice but a bit small. I will return..
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 21, 2025
Good location but very small space.
Veronica
Veronica, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
This hotel has great location. It is very convenient for travelers who don't speaks the Spanish. Restaurant and stores are very close by. Front desk are very friendly.
Li
Li, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 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
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2024
Nice and clean place to stay
Belen
Belen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 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
Feb 21, 2025
Everything was excellent, nothing was disappointing.
Max
Max, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
So close to everything and has everything I need for a quick trip to San Jose
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
First and foremost: it’s centrally located : museums and other sites, shops, restaurants are walking distance. Second: rooms are elegant and accommodating. Third: staff is professional, friendly and very accommodating: they kept my luggage so I could travel light on small plane from San Jose to Limon for a few days, so I didn’t have to rent a storage locker. Lastly, breakfast is served fresh, hot and delicious: Five out of five stars!!!!!
Cassandra
Cassandra, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 14, 2025
Great location
Amazing location. Everything seemed walkable. Beds were cozy. The only real drawback was there was no real windows to look out and in the early morning there was this noise that sounded like pressurized steam blowing off intermittently from 7-9. Tolerable, just a bit annoying.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 13, 2025
This hotel is in a convenient location, close to museums, central market, grocery stores and more. Included breakfast in restaurant in hotel was very good. For us, the only significant downside was our room was very small for two people with two pieces of luggage, backpacks, etc. and there was no window.
Lyla
Lyla, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 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
6/10 Good
Jan 12, 2025
A basic hotel good for a quick one night stay. The staff were very helpful but the charging plugs in the room didnt work and the space for breakfast is so small and so crowded we didnt bother staying
Jacqualene
Jacqualene, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 3, 2025
stay in cultura plaza
So-so, not much for the price more than $100 can I paid.
serguei
serguei, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2024
Very good hotel, very friendly staff
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2025
Very good
Nohemias
Nohemias, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 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
Mar 17, 2024
Great location, easy to access, and I felt safe and comfortable!