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Where to stay in San José

The city center for first-timers on foot; Barrio Amón for historic streets near the museums; Barrio Escalante for cafés, restaurants and craft beer.

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The best areas

City center

Walkable to the museums, the National Theater and the Central Market; keep a close eye on your belongings in the busy streets.

Hotels in City center

Barrio Amón

Historic homes from the 1890s a short walk north of the center and its museums, with fewer shops and places to eat.

Hotels in Barrio Amón

Barrio Escalante

Cafés, restaurants and craft beer bars in eastern San José, about a 25-minute walk from the center.

Hotels in Barrio Escalante

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