Studio Hotel

Top choice in San José


This boutique stay is comfy, close to good restaurants and the airport, reasonably priced and decked out in Costa Rican artwork. It doubles as a gallery, with 90 works from some of the country's greatest talents, including painter Francisco Amighetti. Guests can book art tours of the hotel (US$75, maximum 12 people, book one day in advance).

Located 50m north of the Red Cross (Cruz Roja).

A virtual art tour of the hotel is available on the website; try that first! The third floor bar-pool area provides a cozy and splendid view of the area.