Located in the Central Avenue, a pedestrian boulevard in downtown San Jose, it is the ideal location for visiting tourist attractions and learn how Costa Ricans live, from sharing our food, culture and historical sites, staying at a traditional hotel with very friendly service to accommodate modern traveler needs.

From The Balmoral, within walking distance you can visit the National Museum and Theatre, the Gold and Jade Museum, the Costa Rican Congress, the National Cathedral and the Democracy and Cultural Plazas. Being the financial district the main banks, government offices international organizations are around here, downtown, very close to the Balmoral. Just to name a few: The Central Bank, Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Labor, Education, Culture, United Nations, PNUD, World Bank, IMF, IDB, JICA and many diplomatic representations and embassies.

For its central location downtown San Jose, reliable, professional and friendly staff and convenient facilities, Balmoral Hotel is the perfect gateway to enjoy the capital of Costa Rica and also allows you a great access to one day trips such as Poas Volcano, Coffee Plantations, Butterfly gardens, Braulio Carrillo National Park, white river rafting and great canopy or continue to the next destination and discover magical Costa Rican wonders such as Arenal Volcano, Tortuguero National Park, Guanacaste Beaches, Dominical Surfing and countrywide birdwatching and more.

If travelling for business, our wireless Internet access, free breakfast buffet, gym, comfortable room with working desk, safe deposit boxes and business center services along with a great restaurant and 7 versatile meeting rooms, will help you make to remain productive while staying Balmoral for business travel in Costa Rica.