San José City Tour
A walking tour of the capital with food and coffee tastings and the city's cultural landmarks.
Tour desk
Day Tours From the Hotel Door
In association with Del Valle Adventures. Every tour includes pickup and drop-off at the hotel and a bilingual guide.
Ask the tour desk for current rates and departures.
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
A full day to Arenal, finishing in thermal pools and gardens at the foot of the volcano.
Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee
An active crater, a garden of waterfalls and a coffee farm in one day from the hotel.
Tortuga Island Cruise
A full day on the Gulf of Nicoya with white sand, clear water and live music on board.
Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley & Lankester Gardens
Costa Rica's highest volcano, a colonial valley and one of the great orchid gardens of the tropics.
Pacuare River Rafting
Daily departures from San José to one of the world's great rafting rivers, through untouched rainforest.
Wellness
A Massage Before You Fly
Relaxing massage by reservation, the best way to recover from a long flight or a full day on the road.
Tell us your preferred time when you book, or ask at the front desk during your stay.
Getting around
Transfers and Travel Support
SJO
Airport transfers
Private rides to and from Juan Santamaría International Airport, about 17 km away.
Country
Private transport
Door-to-door shuttles to beaches, volcanoes and other hotels in Costa Rica.
Arrivals
Luggage storage
Early arrival or late flight? We keep your bags safe.
Concierge
City advice
Restaurants, museums and safe routes, from a team that lives here.
Events at the house
Gather in a 1910 Residence
The dining room and garden of The Victorian host intimate celebrations with the character of a historic home.
Private dinners
Long-table dinners for family, friends or teams.
Birthdays & micro-weddings
Small celebrations with rooms for your guests upstairs.
Community gatherings
A welcoming venue for LGBTQ+ and cultural events in San José.
The Victorian Hotel
Stay Central, See the Whole Country
Book your room and let our tour desk plan the days around it.