How Axel worksAxel $56 a night vs $180 on Expedia at Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $124 a night less (69%). Seen Oct 13.
3-star hotel · 50m este 50m sur del Colegio de Medicos, San Jose
Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Terrace
Hotels in San Jose, Costa RicaA small, independent mid-range hotel in Sabana Sur
8.0/10
Friendly service and clean rooms make this a dependable Sabana base, despite uneven upkeep.
Rincón del Valle is a small, independent mid-range hotel in Sabana Sur, better for a practical city stay than a special occasion. We'd pick it for its consistently praised cleanliness, welcoming staff and breakfast. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly describe comfortable rooms and helpful restaurant service. La Sabana Park and the National Stadium are nearby, making the location particularly useful for events and business on this side of San José.
The trade-off is uneven upkeep: recent guests across both sites mention dated rooms and malfunctioning showers, televisions or other equipment. Room categories differ, so check the exact setup rather than assuming every room matches the photos. Nearby parking can cost extra. We'd skip it if polished interiors, dependable fitness facilities or walking straight into downtown sightseeing are priorities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · confidentalcr.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$91 a night with Axel against $105 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $14 a night less (13%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
$14/night less than Booking.com (13%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$56 a night with Axel against $180 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $124 a night less (69%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$124/night less than Expedia (69%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$92 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 15 to Oct 22, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$94 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$90 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$89 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$88 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$135 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple Suite (2 full double beds and sofa) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 12 to Nov 13, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$128 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple Junior Suite (2 full double beds and sofa) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 12 to Nov 19, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$121 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double Junior Suite (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$121 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple Junior Suite (2 full double beds and sofa) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 19, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$155 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple Junior Suite (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 5 to Dec 14, 2026 · 9 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 8 to Dec 19, 2026 · 11 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 15 to Jan 1, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 16 to Jan 1, 2027 · 16 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 26 to Dec 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$103 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 2 to Jan 6, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 3 to Jan 10, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 4 to Jan 10, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$195 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
JUNIOR SUITE, 2 DOUBLE BEDS, SOFA · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 10 to Jan 17, 2027 · 7 nights · 5 adults · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 12 to Feb 19, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 12 to Feb 19, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$56 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 17 to Mar 24, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$112 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple Junior Suite (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 25 to Mar 28, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel $56 a night vs $180 on Expedia at Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $124 a night less (69%). Seen Oct 13.
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Friendly service and clean rooms make this a dependable Sabana base, despite uneven upkeep. A small, independent mid-range hotel in Sabana Sur, scored for what it is.
Rincón del Valle is a small, independent mid-range hotel in Sabana Sur, better for a practical city stay than a special occasion. We'd pick it for its consistently praised cleanliness, welcoming staff and breakfast. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly describe comfortable rooms and helpful restaurant service. La Sabana Park and the National Stadium are nearby, making the location particularly useful for events and business on this side of San José.
The trade-off is uneven upkeep: recent guests across both sites mention dated rooms and malfunctioning showers, televisions or other equipment. Room categories differ, so check the exact setup rather than assuming every room matches the photos. Nearby parking can cost extra. We'd skip it if polished interiors, dependable fitness facilities or walking straight into downtown sightseeing are priorities.
Best for: business travelers around Sabana; National Stadium event visitors; short, practical city stays
Watch out for: dated rooms and uneven maintenance; extra charges for nearby parking; downtown sightseeing requires transport
Location: Useful for La Sabana Park and the National Stadium; less convenient for downtown sightseeing.
Rooms: Comfortable overall, but categories vary and recent reviews flag aging fixtures and faulty equipment.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are repeatedly praised, especially the breakfast team.
Amenities: Restaurant and free Wi-Fi; breakfast earns praise, but a recent guest questioned the gym's condition.
Fees and surprises: Confirm parking charges, breakfast inclusion and air conditioning for the selected room; the official website could not be accessed.
Axel's opinion of Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · confidentalcr.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $91 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $105 a night on Booking.com | $14 a night less (13%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $56 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $180 a night on Expedia | $124 a night less (69%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 15 to Oct 22, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $92 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $94 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $90 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $89 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $88 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $88 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $88 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $135 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple Suite (2 full double beds and sofa) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $88 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 12 to Nov 13, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $90 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 12 to Nov 19, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $128 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple Junior Suite (2 full double beds and sofa) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $121 a night · non-refundable · Double Junior Suite (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 19, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $121 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple Junior Suite (2 full double beds and sofa) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $90 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 5 to Dec 14, 2026 · 9 nights · 4 adults | $155 a night · refundable · Quadruple Junior Suite (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 8 to Dec 19, 2026 · 11 nights · 2 adults | $88 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 15 to Jan 1, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult | $90 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 16 to Jan 1, 2027 · 16 nights · 1 adult | $90 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 26 to Dec 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $90 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 2 to Jan 6, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $103 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 3 to Jan 10, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $56 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 4 to Jan 10, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $56 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 10 to Jan 17, 2027 · 7 nights · 5 adults | $195 a night · refundable · JUNIOR SUITE, 2 DOUBLE BEDS, SOFA | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 12 to Feb 19, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $56 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 12 to Feb 19, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $56 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 17 to Mar 24, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $56 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 25 to Mar 28, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $112 a night · refundable · Quadruple Junior Suite (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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