--- title: "Barceló San José, San José: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Barceló San José in San José: rated 8.7 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barcelo-san-jose-san-jose/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-15 --- Hotel · ★★★★ · Barceló Hotels and Resorts # Barceló San José Uruca, San José, Costa Rica 8.7 · Very good 124 reviews · #14 #14 of 45 in San José · 4.7 Location score ## About Barceló San José Barceló San José is a hotel in Uruca, San José, Costa Rica. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 124 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, gym, 24-hour room service. It is 1.4 km from the centre of San José. The nearest airport, Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), is 4.0 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Chain:** Barceló Hotels and Resorts - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 2 RESIDENCIAL EL ROBLEDAL [brclo.com](https://brclo.com/2r2Gmrq) ## How Barceló San José scores Better rated than 72% of hotels in San José - Guest rating **8.7** - Location **4.7** - Facilities **5.8** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **7.5** San José average ## Amenities Swimming poolBarGym24-hour room service ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool - Sauna - Steam room - Hot tub - Massage - Gym ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar - 24-hour room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Parking & transport - Parking ### Services - Concierge ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - Minibar - In-room safe - Coffee or tea maker ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **4.7**/10 - **Walk grade:** **44**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **8** - **Sights within 1 km:** **4**
Nearest airportTobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)4.0 km9 min drive
Distance to the centreSan José1.4 km23 min walk
### Sights nearby - Museo Del Oro. San Jose70 m - Sky Adventures890 m - Circo Hermanos Suarez900 m - Parque de Educación Vial Karen Olsen910 m - Museo ICE1.1 km - Museo de Arte Costarricense - MAC1.3 km ## Barceló San José: in detail Barceló San José provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Need some relaxation? Your room features 24-hour room service to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. At Barceló San José, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a coffee or tea maker and mini bar. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes for your convenience. Chosen accommodation prices might include entry to the executive lounge, offering premium services amid an ambiance of refined extravagance. Each morning at Barceló San José, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your stay at hotel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Treat and spoil yourself by stopping at massage, hot tub, salon, steam room and sauna for a memorable experience. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities. ### Compare ## Compare Barceló San José with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Barceló San José has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 124 reviews, which is better than 72% of rated hotels in San José. ### Does Barceló San José include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Does Barceló San José have a pool? Yes, Barceló San José has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Barceló San José? Yes, parking is available; charges may apply. ### How far is Barceló San José from the airport? The nearest airport, Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), is 4.0 km away in a straight line. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barcelo-san-jose-san-jose/. 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