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Hotel Grano de Oro

calle 30, avenidas 2 y 4
Rated 9.0 in 526 reviews

Hotel Grano de Oro is a charming establishment that embodies the essence of Costa Rican hospitality. Housed in a beautifully restored Victorian mansion, the hotel offers a blend of modern comforts and classic architecture. Guests can enjoy the serene environment provided by lush tropical gardens and the warmth of personalized service.

The hotel's design features elegant furnishings and thoughtful décor that reflect local culture, creating a unique ambiance throughout. Each room is equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, while also offering a glimpse of the property's historical character.

At Hotel Grano de Oro, culinary experiences thrive, with an on-site restaurant that showcases a diverse menu inspired by local ingredients and international flavors. Guests can indulge in delicious dishes crafted by skilled chefs, whether enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

For those seeking relaxation, the hotel provides a tranquil setting with an inviting outdoor terrace and a small garden where guests can unwind. The attentive staff is dedicated to making your stay enjoyable, providing insights and assistance with local attractions and activities.

Conveniently located in San José, Hotel Grano de Oro serves as an excellent base for exploring the rich culture and vibrant life of the capital. The hotel’s combination of comfort, service, and a unique atmosphere makes it a preferred choice for travelers looking to experience the best of Costa Rica.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
February
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 27
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March
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 29
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura
Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura
Museum in Costa Rica also known as Museo de Los Niños
1.6km / 0.97mi
Catedral Metropolitana de San José
Catedral Metropolitana de San José
Cathedral in Costa Rica
1.5km / 0.94mi
Museo del Oro Precolombino
Museo del Oro Precolombino
Pre-Columbian archaeological museum in San José, Costa Rica
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museum of Costa Rican Art
Museum of Costa Rican Art
Art museum in Costa Rica
0.7km / 0.43mi
Plaza de la Cultura
Urban space in San José
1.7km / 1.1mi
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de La Merced
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de La Merced
Historic church in San Jose, Costa Rica
1km / 0.61mi
Parque Morazán
Parque Morazán
Park in Costa Rica
1.9km / 1.2mi
Museo de los Niños
1.7km / 1.1mi
Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
Largest urban area of San José
0.6km / 0.36mi
Monseñor Víctor Manuel Sanabria Martínez
Costa Rican catholic priest (1898-1952)
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
National museum in San José, Costa Rica
2.3km / 1.4mi
Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo
Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo
Costa Rican museum
2.3km / 1.4mi
Museo del Jade y la Cultura Precolombina
Museo del Jade y la Cultura Precolombina
Pre-Columbian archaeological museum in San José, Costa Rica
2.2km / 1.4mi
Mezquita de Omar
Mezquita de Omar
Mosque in San José, Costa Rica
3.6km / 2.2mi
Parque España
Parque España
2.1km / 1.3mi
Parque Zoológico y Jardín Botánico Nacional Simón Bolívar
Parque Zoológico y Jardín Botánico Nacional Simón Bolívar
Zoo and botanical garden in Costa Rica
2.1km / 1.3mi
Parque de La Paz
Parque de La Paz
Park in San José Province, Costa Rica
2.8km / 1.7mi
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
Church building in San José, Costa Rica
2km / 1.3mi
Plaza Cleto González Víquez
Plaza Cleto González Víquez
Plaza Cleto González Víquez, en San José de Cpsta Rica
2.2km / 1.4mi
José Martí
José Martí
Cuban poet, philosopher and nationalist (1853-1895)
2.5km / 1.5mi
Parque de Diversiones
Parque de Diversiones
Amusement park in San José, Costa Rica
4.3km / 2.7mi
Parque Okayama
Parque Okayama
Park in Costa Rica
5km / 3.1mi
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados
Church building in San José, Costa Rica
5km / 3.1mi
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
6.5km / 4mi
Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de María
Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de María
7.6km / 4.7mi
Museo de Cultura Popular
Museo de Cultura Popular
9.5km / 5.9mi
Parroquia San Bartolomé
Parroquia San Bartolomé
10.2km / 6.3mi
Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA
1990 aviation accident
10.3km / 6.4mi
Parroquia Santo Cristo de La Agonía
Parroquia Santo Cristo de La Agonía
Church building in Costa Rica
15.7km / 9.8mi
Juan Santamaría Rodríguez
Juan Santamaría Rodríguez
National hero of Costa Rica (1831-1856)
16km / 9.9mi
Parque Juan Santamaría
Park in Alajuela, Costa Rica
15.9km / 9.9mi
Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría
16.2km / 10.1mi
Gral. Eloy Alfaro Delgado
Gral. Eloy Alfaro Delgado
President of Ecuador (1897 - 1901) / (1906 - 1914)
16.4km / 10.2mi
Monumento al Pacto del Jocote
18.1km / 11.3mi
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
University in Costa Rica
21.4km / 13.3mi
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles
Church building in Cartago, Costa Rica
21.1km / 13.1mi
Wildlife Rescue Center
Wildlife Rescue Center
Zoo in Costa Rica
21.5km / 13.3mi
Sanatorio Dr. Carlos Durán Cartín
Sanatorio Dr. Carlos Durán Cartín
Hospital in Costa Rica
22.9km / 14.3mi
Jardín Botánico Lankester
Jardín Botánico Lankester
24.3km / 15.1mi
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes
Church building in Grecia Canton, Costa Rica
28.4km / 17.7mi

What to do in San José and near Hotel Grano de Oro

Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura
Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura
Museum in Costa Rica also known as Museo de Los Niños
1.6km / 0.97mi
Catedral Metropolitana de San José
Catedral Metropolitana de San José
Cathedral in Costa Rica
1.5km / 0.94mi
Museo del Oro Precolombino
Museo del Oro Precolombino
Pre-Columbian archaeological museum in San José, Costa Rica
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museum of Costa Rican Art
Museum of Costa Rican Art
Art museum in Costa Rica
0.7km / 0.43mi
Plaza de la Cultura
Urban space in San José
1.7km / 1.1mi
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de La Merced
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de La Merced
Historic church in San Jose, Costa Rica
1km / 0.61mi
Parque Morazán
Parque Morazán
Park in Costa Rica
1.9km / 1.2mi
Museo de los Niños
1.7km / 1.1mi
Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
Largest urban area of San José
0.6km / 0.36mi
Monseñor Víctor Manuel Sanabria Martínez
Costa Rican catholic priest (1898-1952)
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
National museum in San José, Costa Rica
2.3km / 1.4mi
Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo
Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo
Costa Rican museum
2.3km / 1.4mi
Museo del Jade y la Cultura Precolombina
Museo del Jade y la Cultura Precolombina
Pre-Columbian archaeological museum in San José, Costa Rica
2.2km / 1.4mi
Mezquita de Omar
Mezquita de Omar
Mosque in San José, Costa Rica
3.6km / 2.2mi
Parque España
Parque España
2.1km / 1.3mi
Parque Zoológico y Jardín Botánico Nacional Simón Bolívar
Parque Zoológico y Jardín Botánico Nacional Simón Bolívar
Zoo and botanical garden in Costa Rica
2.1km / 1.3mi
Parque de La Paz
Parque de La Paz
Park in San José Province, Costa Rica
2.8km / 1.7mi
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
Church building in San José, Costa Rica
2km / 1.3mi
Plaza Cleto González Víquez
Plaza Cleto González Víquez
Plaza Cleto González Víquez, en San José de Cpsta Rica
2.2km / 1.4mi
José Martí
José Martí
Cuban poet, philosopher and nationalist (1853-1895)
2.5km / 1.5mi
Parque de Diversiones
Parque de Diversiones
Amusement park in San José, Costa Rica
4.3km / 2.7mi
Parque Okayama
Parque Okayama
Park in Costa Rica
5km / 3.1mi
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados
Church building in San José, Costa Rica
5km / 3.1mi
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
6.5km / 4mi
Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de María
Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de María
7.6km / 4.7mi
Museo de Cultura Popular
Museo de Cultura Popular
9.5km / 5.9mi
Parroquia San Bartolomé
Parroquia San Bartolomé
10.2km / 6.3mi
Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA
1990 aviation accident
10.3km / 6.4mi
Parroquia Santo Cristo de La Agonía
Parroquia Santo Cristo de La Agonía
Church building in Costa Rica
15.7km / 9.8mi
Juan Santamaría Rodríguez
Juan Santamaría Rodríguez
National hero of Costa Rica (1831-1856)
16km / 9.9mi

About San José

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, offers a variety of experiences that reflect the country's culture and history. Exploring the National Museum of Costa Rica is a great way to understand the country's past, featuring exhibits on pre-Columbian artifacts and colonial history. The Jade Museum is another significant site, showcasing an impressive collection of jade artifacts and providing insights into the indigenous cultures.

A visit to Teatro Nacional allows you to appreciate the architectural beauty of this historic theater, which often hosts performances and cultural events. For art enthusiasts, the Museo de Arte Costarricense presents a diverse range of Costa Rican art, housed in a former airport terminal that itself is a noteworthy structure.

Walking through the Central Market can be an immersive experience, where you can sample local foods, shop for souvenirs, and observe daily life in the city. The Plaza de la Cultura, located near the theater, is a lively spot where locals and tourists gather, often featuring street performers and various cultural activities.

For those interested in nature, the La Sabana Metropolitan Park offers a green space for relaxation, jogging, or picnicking, making it a popular spot for both residents and visitors. Additionally, visiting the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum can provide a fascinating look into the region’s history through its collection of gold artifacts.

Lastly, experiencing the local cuisine through various restaurants and cafes in the city is essential, as San José boasts a range of dining options that reflect Costa Rican flavors. Each of these activities contributes to a well-rounded experience of San José, allowing visitors to appreciate its cultural richness and vibrant atmosphere.




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