Limon · Costa Rica
Where to Stay in Downtown Limón (El Centro), Limon
The commercial and transport core of the city, around the central market and Parque Vargas. It's busy, noisy and feels gritty rather than polished.
✦ The vibe
Rough around the edges, genuinely local, very hot and crowded during the day.
👤 Best for
Budget travellers, short stopovers, those catching buses or heading to the port.
🏨 Where to stay
A handful of basic hotels and hostels, often under $40 a night. No luxury options.
🚇 Getting around
Walkable for errands, but not a place to stroll after dark. Buses to San José and the port leave from here.
📍 Nearby
Parque Vargas (central park) and the Mercado Central (main market).
Best hotels in Downtown Limón (El Centro)
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Downtown Limón (El Centro)
Finca las Tilapias
1.8 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Anitas
2.9 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Shanti Lodge
9.0 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Luna Park
16.2 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Rancho Gocha
18.3 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Rovaira
22.4 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Hospedaje Lawson
23.8 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Rio Parismina Lodge
27.5 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Green Gold Eco-Lodge
27.5 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Carefree Ranch
27.9 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Parismina Gamefish Lodge
28.1 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Amaya's Hostel
28.1 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Quintas de la Región
31.6 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Cabinas Karioli
31.7 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Wilson
33.1 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Hotel el Tunel
33.2 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Hotel de Paso Cielo VIP
34.7 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Vista al Tortuguero
37.4 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Hotel El Tropico
37.9 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Casa Río Blanco
38.0 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Cabinas Paraiso
39.8 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Tapirus Lodge
45.2 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Aparthotel del Caribe
47.6 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
View intelligence briefing →Los Amigos Jungle Hotel
48.0 km from Downtown Limón (El Centro)
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