4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
I like it that it was close to the airport
Alajuela
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Where to stay in Alajuela
Carmen
Carmen might not have many top sights, but City Mall and Plaza Real Alajuela are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Agonía
While visiting Agonía, you might make a stop by sights like Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum.
Cristo Rey
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cristo Rey and surrounding area, you can visit City Mall and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.
Bajo Cornizal
When in Bajo Cornizal, you can plan a visit to City Mall and Plaza Real Alajuela, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Brasil
4/5(13 area reviews)
Brasil might not have many top sights, but Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Plaza Real Alajuela are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Guaria
The churches and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit La Guaria. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Plaza Real Alajuela are a few top sights nearby.
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is ￥21,970 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
￥21,970
￥24,826 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,388 reviews)
Excellent option.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich,, Plaza Los Mangos, Alajuela
The price is ￥19,178 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
￥19,178
￥21,671 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,344 reviews)
Great location for staying close to airport. Would recomend compared to other hotels close by. Nice buffet breakfast with variety. Staff helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street, Del Teatro Municipal 200 m. al Este, Alajuela, Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥6,363 per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
￥6,363
￥7,191 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (684 reviews)
The hot shower is out of this world 🌎 very good coffee for breakfast and very helpful and nice staff members ☺️
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oasis Loft 5min from SJO airport cozy and comfy fully equipment down town A/C
Alajuela
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Central Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Youre right next to downtown alajuela, so everything is nearby. The cathedral, park, and market are all great places to visit. Great property, lots of light. The kitchen has everything but an oven, so you can bring food from the market and whip something up. It's true it's noisy but you're downtown, ...
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025
Valka Loft 10 minutes from the Airport
Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Central Market Alajuela and Juan ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
Very good value for the price
Extremely good value for the price. It was clean and the beds were comfy.The only difficulty we had was finding the place. There is no civic numbers like in the US or Canada or numbers so it is difficult to find a house. Then there is locks everywhere and at night is very difficult to find the ...
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025
Golden Loft with AC, Pool, 5 min from the Airport!
Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and City Mall ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
We stay at this property at least once a month as we travel it’s perfect t
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Central Park
4/5(115 reviews)
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Parque Viva
4/5(3 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
National Theater
4.5/5(313 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Hacienda Alsacia
Enjoy an outing to Hacienda Alsacia during your stay in San Isidro.
National Museum of Costa Rica
4.5/5(148 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Mercado Central
4/5(104 reviews)
During your trip to San José, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
￥28,242
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
￥24,273
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
￥7,839
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
￥26,716
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Alajuela
3.9
Guest rating
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
When we went to Central Park, people were dancing to live local music. It was really cute
4/5 - Good
Day
Alajuela itself was merely a jumping off spot for us, because our flights from and to NYC were late in the day. What made it special was Villa San Ignacio - lovely, restful surroundings and probably best meals of our entire trip.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Alajuela it is the best place to visit and stay in Costa Rica ,it is safe and beautiful .
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We didn't really see any of the city - just drove through to get from Jaco to the hotel/airport.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
If your from the states it’s not exactly your idea of a “gated community” but the whole country is that way we were fine visiting local stores and even shut down the local bar one night ( my Spanish is beyond weak) and found it to be a great experien
