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San José Travel Guides

Costa Rica's capital and the gateway everyone passes through, reviewed and ranked by our team. Where to stay downtown, which hotels actually sit close to the airport, and what to do with a day in the city.

The historic white facade of the Gran Hotel Costa Rica lit at dusk on Plaza de la Cultura, San José

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10 Best Hotels in San José, Costa Rica (2026): Downtown, Escazú & La Sabana

Almost everyone who visits Costa Rica sleeps in San José at least once, and the only real question is which part of it. This guide compares 10 highly rated San José hotels bookable through our reservation system, ranked by verified guest score, with live nightly rates from $99 for two adults and a map of where each one sits.

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Hilton Garden Inn San José Airport at sunset beside the terminal and City Mall, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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10 Best Hotels Near San José Airport (SJO), Costa Rica 2026: Ranked by Distance

An early flight out of San José leaves no room for traffic, roadworks or a taxi that does not arrive. This guide ranks 10 hotels near SJO airport by measured straight-line distance from the terminal, says which shuttles are free and which are charged, and shows sampled nightly rates from $77 for two adults.