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Located in the heart of cosmopolitan San Jos?, along the pedestrian boulevard that crosses the city, Hotel Balmoral is surely the best option for the tourist who wants to be close to theaters, restaurants, stores, and the typical Mercado Central (Central Market) this is the area where the Costarrican idiosyncrasy meets.
When it's business matters...banks and state institutions, as well as the most important companies established in the country, are located in the surroundings of the Hotel Balmoral, so most of the time you'll just have to take a few steps to arrive to your appointments. And when the sun sets...a step from the Hotel, theaters, discos, restaurants, casinos and various gastronomical options will reveal the capital's night life. 30min from the International Airport

International Airport to Hotel Balmoral by car.

#1: Turn right exiting the airport. Go through the traffic light and then follow the main highway for 11 miles (18 kms.) into San Jose.

#2: When you first see traffic lights the highway will have ended, you are now in San Jose. You are currently traveling south. Turn left (east) at the 2nd traffic light onto Paseo Colon. You can identify the corner you need to turn at by looking for a gas station and the Banco Nacional on the left side and a large park lined with tall trees on the right hand side.

#3: Continue up Paseo Colon (east) eight (8) traffic lights. At the 8th traffic light, Paseo Colon narrows from 4 lanes down to 2 lanes. Try to be in the right hand land. At the corner make a right hand turn (south again) and be prepared to quickly make a left turn (east again) at the next corner by the park.

#4: Just in front of you is a park. Make the left hand turn in front of the park up the small hill. This is Avenida 2. A large church (La Merced) is now on the right. Continue up Avenida 2 (east) nine (9) traffic lights. At the 5th traffic light you will pass San Jose's Central Park (Parque Central) and the National Cathedral on the right. At this point, start moving towards the left hand lane in preparation for a left turn just past the National Theater, which is located on the left between the 8th and 9th traffic lights.

#5: Just as you pass the National Theater, make a left hand turn onto Calle 5. Continue another block and you will see hotel Balmoral on the right hand side in front of News Cafe. Welcome!

Public Transportation to Hotel Balmoral

Just outside the Arriving Passenger Terminal, orange colored Airport Taxis are lined up to deliver passengers to their final destinations. These taxis are licensed by the Costa Rican Tourist Board. There is a set price of $12 from the airport to Hotel Balmoral. This is a price for the taxi regardless if you are one two or three persons.