Hotel Santo Tomas San Jose

San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica View on map
8.2 Very Good Based on 656 reviews
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"Colonial architecture defines this quiet, central property, where guests use the hot tub, gym, and pool. Rooms include balconies overlooking the courtyard. Best for weekend couples, less so for anyone needing late-night lobby access."

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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
Check-out
8 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Hotel Santo Tomas

  • Historic Landmark
    Built in 1908
  • Museum District
    4 blocks to Gold Museum
  • Cooked Breakfast
    Gallo Pinto & eggs
  • Outdoor Pool
    Water slide & hot tub
  • Wellness Center
    Facial & body wraps
  • Free Parking
    On-site, no reservation

Overview

Located within 1 mile of Gonzalez Viquez, the comfortable Hotel Santo Tomas San Jose is just 6 minutes' walk from the known Plaza de La Cultura. Situated in proximity to Madc Outdoor Museum, this hotel has a swimming pool and also includes a treatment room, a solarium, a spa bath, and a hot tub.

The smoke-free hotel has an ideal setting 14 minutes by foot from Chinatown, San Jose, while natural sights like Parque Espana are merely 12 minutes' walk away. The historical district of San Jose, where the 3-star Santo Tomas San Jose sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture, which is 0.4 miles away. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Plazoleta Tiradentes, situated approximately 5 minutes' drive away. A family vacation to San Jose will become more exciting if you visit the mission-focused amusement park "Parque Diversiones" lying 3.9 miles from this property. Parada Aurola Holiday Inn bus stop is just a few steps from the Santo Tomas San Jose.

There are 25 rooms with a sitting area. Some of them offer a flat-screen TV, along with coffee and tea making equipment. Most rooms have a private bathroom. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with hair dryers and bath sheets. The rooms of Hotel Santo Tomas offer views of the mountain.

A free breakfast is served daily at this San Jose hotel. The accommodation is right near Cafe Rojo and offers a broad selection of meals.

  • Check-in
    from 14:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
Hotel Santo Tomas
Our tips

Should you book Hotel Santo Tomas?

Perfect if you
  • Want free private parking available directly at the hotel.
  • Enjoy an outdoor pool and hot tub surrounded by colorful gardens year-round.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need an on-site dinner restaurant - the hotel only serves breakfast, though many restaurants are a short walk away.
Best for
  • Being within 4 blocks of the Jade Museum, Gold Museum, and National Theatre

Facilities of Santo Tomas

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Dining
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
Leisure & Sports
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa lounge
  • Solarium
  • Jacuzzi
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Body wraps
  • Fitness centre
  • Open-air bath
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
Santo Tomas Guest Services
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots
  • Water slides
  • Parquet floor

Policies

Hotel Santo Tomas applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info

Frequently asked questions

Santo Tomas is just a stone’s throw away from the city’s key locations and sites, including Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and Jade Museum.
For a room in Santo Tomas, you will spend approximately $71.
It will take you a 10-minute walk to get from Santo Tomas San Jose to the city centre.
The closest airport is Tobias Bolanos International and it is placed within 0.5 miles from Santo Tomas.
Popular attractions near Santo Tomas San Jose include Jade Museum as well as Pre-Columbian Gold Museum.
Restaurants near Santo Tomas include Verdisimo Gastro & Pub and Restaurant Al Masri.
Payment methods available in Santo Tomas San Jose include Visa and Mastercard.
Santo Tomas provides such facilities as a spa area, an outdoor swimming pool and a sunbathing terrace.
Some rooms of Santo Tomas welcome guests with the following facilities:
  • a safe
  • a sitting area
  • a writing table
  • high ceiling
  • smoke detectors
  • a separate toilet
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Yes, some rooms of Santo Tomas San Jose do have an workspace.
Yes, Santo Tomas does offer bag storage.
Yes, an laptop safe box is included in some rooms of Santo Tomas San Jose. Make sure to confirm this information when booking a room.

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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
Check-out
8 Sept 2026
Guests
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