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A corridor with tiled flooring, doors on both sides, and a view of an outdoor area with a table and chairs through an open door at the end.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a curved glass facade and a statue of a person on a pedestal.

A building with a beige facade, a large garage door, and a sign with 'VELAZ' and a fleur-de-lis symbol.

1. Velaz Guesthouse

La Agonía, 0.9 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

VERONICA

￥6,213

￥7,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hammock swing with a metal frame and netting, set against a backdrop of greenery and a clear sky.

A glass table with two white chairs and a woven placemat, set against a backdrop of sheer curtains and a grey drape.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, two bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large plant.

2. Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica

2.2 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Jocelyn

￥8,313

￥9,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern, elongated building with a flat roof, surrounded by dense greenery.

A narrow, grassy path flanked by dense foliage and a building in the background.

A table set for two on a balcony with a view of a dense forest.

A room with two wooden beds, each with a nightstand and a lamp.

3. Hotel Pibi Boreal

3.2 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Camielle

￥20,949

￥23,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A lush indoor garden with dense foliage and a wooden walkway.

A hotel room with a glass table, a potted plant, a bed with a towel, a painting on the wall, and a shower area.

A café with wooden walls, a coffee machine, a blue barrel, and a table with chairs.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a blue barrel. There are chairs and a table in the dining area.

4. Terida Airport B&B

2.2 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Alex

￥7,928

￥8,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A corridor with a wall-mounted light fixture, a potted plant, and a view into a dining area with tables and chairs.

A white door with a metal number '3' plate.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

5. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

La Agonía, 0.7 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Laura

￥11,403

￥12,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A checkered table set outdoors with breakfast items including toast, eggs, fruit, and beverages.

A room with a bed, a wooden bench, a small table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a window with curtains.

A building with a tiled roof, a covered porch, and a garden with various plants and a palm tree.

A pool area with stone flooring, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with outdoor seating.

6. Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

2.1 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

nadia

￥11,901

￥13,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

7. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

1 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Jessica

￥16,514

￥18,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A well-lit outdoor patio area with string lights, a small table, and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a grassy lawn.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a ceiling fan, and a door.

A covered outdoor area with steps leading to a gated entrance, surrounded by potted plants and a clear sky.

A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, a basket of towels, and two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

8. Alice y Juancito Boutique Hotel

La Agonía, 0.8 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

malcolm

￥6,606

￥7,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and artwork on the walls.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.

A retail store with shelves of snacks, plush toys, and a display of shoes.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, a wall-mounted elevator, and decorative wall art.

9. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

1.7 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Juan

￥16,895

￥19,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

An outdoor garden area with a pergola, various plants, and a stone pathway.

A hotel with a sign reading "LAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House".

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, ottoman, and a wooden floor. A hallway leads to a door with a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging wine glasses, and tropical fruits like bananas and pineapple.

10. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Corazón de Jesús, 1 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Jason

￥4,141

￥5,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

A hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

1 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Kimberly

￥18,583

￥20,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.

12. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

1.8 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Daniel

￥17,301

￥19,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A terracotta pot with a green plant on a wooden table in a room with a dining area and a staircase.

A living room with two brown sofas, a glass coffee table, and a potted plant.

A spacious living area with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with blue cushions, a wooden bench, and a staircase with a railing.

A wooden dining table with benches in a room with a tiled floor and a wooden door.

13. Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Bajo Cornizal, 1.7 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Travis

￥3,617

￥4,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A car parked next to a tree with red flowers.

A room with two beds, a window with a view of greenery, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small nightstand.

A dining area with red sofas, a glass table, and metal chairs.

A backyard pool area with a blue inflatable pool labeled "Bestway Steel Pro MAX."

14. Hotel Your House

3 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Colleen

￥10,616

￥11,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A building with a balcony, a gate, and a well-maintained garden.

A small building with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

15. Hacienda Escondida

3.2 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Dana A

￥11,259

￥12,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.

A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.

A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

16. Hotel Mango

1.9 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Robert

￥12,945

￥14,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern bar area with wicker chairs, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles.

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.

17. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos, 0.9 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Nicole

￥17,411

￥19,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large window, and a refrigerator with a welcome message.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a small round ottoman. There is a kitchen area in the background with a microwave, oven, and refrigerator.

A dining area with a table set for two, a vase with flowers, and a view through a sliding glass door to the outdoors.

18. Senderos Apartment, Self Check-in, Aeropuerto SJO

2.8 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

ALEX

￥14,721

￥16,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A spacious room with large windows, a staircase, and wicker furniture.

A pathway flanked by dense foliage and illuminated by green lights, leading to a building with a visible entrance.

19. Trapp Family Country Inn

2.7 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Nancy

￥11,938

￥13,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

20. Toucan Hostel

1.5 km from Plaza Real Alajuela

Henry

￥4,217

￥4,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza Real Alajuela

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Velaz Guesthouse	9.8 Exceptional 35 reviews	View
Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica	9.8 Exceptional 202 reviews	View
Hotel Pibi Boreal	9.8 Exceptional 462 reviews	View
Terida Airport B&B	9.6 Exceptional 301 reviews	View
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto	9.6 Exceptional 611 reviews	View

Top Plaza Real Alajuela Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient to the airport and great place to stay. Great breakfast too!"

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is great, free shuttle very helpful, rooms are small but fine abd have a refrigerator in the room, happy hour, good buffet for breakfast- all you could ask for Linda"

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent

"I love this place. I’ve stayed many times. If I need a place near the airport hotel Mango is my first choice"

Park View Hotel y Restaurante

8/10 Good

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Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Nice accommodations and a nice pool, as well. The shuttle to the airport in the morning was a bonus. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Nina´s - Juan Santamaria

10/10 Excellent

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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay, friendly staff, airport shuttle"

Velaz Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great for value place where the host even helped us park our car into their secure parking lot and helped us retrieve our car. Would have preferred if there was a code to get in so we didn't have to communicate our check in time. Appreciated the AC, common kitchen. We didn't know how to use the hot water but realized afterwards that there was hot water."

Heated Infinity Pool Villa, 6BR, 25Min SJO

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing property"

Other attractions near Plaza Real Alajuela

A statue of a soldier holding a sword and a cannon in a square with flags and a building in the background.

Juan Santamaría Park

8.2/10 (225 reviews)

Juan Santamaría Park is just one of the places to see in Alajuela, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A historic church with a red roof and two bell towers, surrounded by a dense urban area with various buildings and a distant mountain range.

Alajuela Cathedral

8.8/10 (190 reviews)

Alajuela Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Alajuela, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the volcano viewpoints and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Iglesia La Agonía

8.2/10 (60 reviews)

After visiting Iglesia La Agonía, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alajuela. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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City Mall

8.6/10 (718 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at City Mall during your visit to Alajuela. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and top-notch restaurants.

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Central Park

8.4/10 (246 reviews)

After visiting Central Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alajuela. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Juan Santamaria Historical Museum

8.4/10 (132 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Juan Santamaria Historical Museum in Alajuela. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

7.6/10 (85 reviews)

Catch an event at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto during your trip to Alajuela. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Central Market Alajuela

8.4/10 (178 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Central Market Alajuela during your visit to Alajuela. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza Real Alajuela?

Plaza Real Alajuela is located in Alajuela. Travelers love the area for its picturesque gardens, array of dining options, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 113 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Plaza Real Alajuela?

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free breakfast. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Plaza Real Alajuela. Other good options within a short distance include Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela and Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Plaza Real Alajuela?

Expedia has 113 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Plaza Real Alajuela.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza Real Alajuela, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Plaza Real Alajuela.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Plaza Real Alajuela?

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What can I see and do near Plaza Real Alajuela?

Spend some time wandering around Juan Santamaría Park, Central Park, and Parque de Perros San Rafael. Be sure to get some family photos at Ojo de Agua Spa Park, Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm, and Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center while you're out sightseeing near Plaza Real Alajuela. If you're looking forward to a day of shopping, consider City Mall, Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center, and Plaza Real Cariari, and pick out the perfect souvenir.

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Our top choices for Plaza Real Alajuela hotels

1. Velaz Guesthouse

2. Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica

3. Hotel Pibi Boreal

4. Terida Airport B&B

5. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

6. Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

7. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

8. Alice y Juancito Boutique Hotel

9. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

12. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

13. Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

14. Hotel Your House

15. Hacienda Escondida

16. Hotel Mango

17. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

18. Senderos Apartment, Self Check-in, Aeropuerto SJO

19. Trapp Family Country Inn

20. Toucan Hostel

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Top Plaza Real Alajuela Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel Mango

Park View Hotel y Restaurante

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Nina´s - Juan Santamaria

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Velaz Guesthouse

Heated Infinity Pool Villa, 6BR, 25Min SJO

Other attractions near Plaza Real Alajuela

Juan Santamaría Park

Alajuela Cathedral

Iglesia La Agonía

City Mall

Central Park

Juan Santamaria Historical Museum

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

Central Market Alajuela

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