Visitors to San Jose will find a variety of accommodations. Downtown hotels provide access to many of the city's sights, but street noise can be a problem. Some of the smaller hotels, housed in refurbished mansions, offer the nicest lodging. Make reservations as far in advance as possible, particularly during the high season (mid-November to April).
San Jose also has many comfortable bed-and-breakfasts. The Established Bed and Breakfast Group maintains a list of B&Bs in San Jose and throughout Costa Rica (phone 2289-8638).