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

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

1. Airport SJO Residence 2 Edward & Familia

2.5 km from City Mall

Jocelyn

￥6,226

￥7,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 courtyard with patterned tiles, a stone bench, and potted plants.

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

2. Velaz Guesthouse

La Agonía, 1.7 km from City Mall

VERONICA

￥6,591

￥7,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.

3. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

0.4 km from City Mall

Gregory

￥15,766

￥17,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

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

4. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

La Agonía, 1.6 km from City Mall

Laura

￥11,850

￥13,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

A pathway leading to a building with a tiled roof and a covered porch.

5. Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

2.4 km from City Mall

nadia

￥11,824

￥13,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

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.

6. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

1.8 km from City Mall

Natealyn

￥17,792

￥20,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. There are two paintings on the walls and a large window.

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

0.5 km from City Mall

Michael

￥18,123

￥20,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

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

1.8 km from City Mall

Nidia

￥16,564

￥18,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A narrow outdoor corridor with a wooden door, a small table and chairs, and hanging flower baskets.

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.

9. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Corazón de Jesús, 1.5 km from City Mall

dor

￥3,687

￥5,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A hallway with a blue door, a white-framed window, and potted plants.

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

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

10. Alice y Juancito Boutique Hotel

La Agonía, 1.5 km from City Mall

malcolm

￥7,305

￥8,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

A neatly made bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread, a wooden door, and a white closet with louvered doors.

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

Bajo Cornizal, 1.1 km from City Mall

michael

￥4,881

￥8,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.

12. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos, 0.1 km from City Mall

Jason

￥17,792

￥20,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.

13. Hotel Mango

2 km from City Mall

Jorge Isai

￥12,404

￥14,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A building with a central arched entrance, surrounded by a garden with palm trees and a paved walkway.

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

14. Hacienda Escondida

2.8 km from City Mall

Dana A

￥13,219

￥14,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

A covered outdoor seating area with bamboo furniture, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a lush garden.

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

15. Trapp Family Country Inn

1.7 km from City Mall

Nancy

￥12,771

￥14,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

16. Toucan Hostel

1.4 km from City Mall

Quanita

￥4,465

￥5,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A room with wicker furniture, a wooden cabinet, and hanging plants.

A modern interior with a dining area, a living room, and a kitchen.

A cozy indoor space with hanging plants, a floral sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A dining area with wooden chairs, a yellow table, and a potted orchid.

17. Casa Maria Airport B&B

2.7 km from City Mall

Celeste

￥12,878

￥14,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a TV. There is a large painting on the wall and a fountain in the background.

A room with a thatched ceiling, wicker furniture, and a variety of indoor plants.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two red armchairs, a bench, and a patterned floor.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a wooden chair, a large vase, a framed painting, and a potted plant.

18. 1915 Hotel

Corazón de Jesús, 1.7 km from City Mall

Jose

￥9,669

￥10,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden staircase, and multiple seating areas.

A swimming pool with a patio area, surrounded by lush greenery and a white wall with butterfly decorations.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, and curtains.

A paved road flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a small white building with a tiled roof.

19. Hotel Aeropuerto

3 km from City Mall

Claudia

￥12,216

￥13,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A small patio area with a bench, potted plants, and a refrigerator.

A wooden staircase leading to a red wall, a glass door, and wicker chairs near a table.

A modern interior with a long wooden table, wicker chairs, and bright orange seating.

A bathroom with a sink, a wooden cabinet, a mop, and a shelf with cleaning supplies.

20. Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

0.7 km from City Mall

Lam

￥13,110

￥15,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Compare popular hotels close to City Mall

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Airport SJO Residence 2 Edward & Familia	9.8 Exceptional 201 reviews	View
Velaz Guesthouse	9.8 Exceptional 35 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela	9.4 Exceptional 1,182 reviews	View
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto	9.6 Exceptional 611 reviews	View
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 218 reviews	View

Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place si relaxing and welcoming"

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very nice Food delicious Room clean Only thing is the fridge in the room not working so well."

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

10/10 Excellent

"We checked in the room was very large and spotless clean. The shower was amazing. The bed was perfect. I absolutely think this was the best room I have ever stayed in."

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient place to stay for our early connection the next morning up to La Fortuna. Clean, comfortable, and the breakfast was fabulous."

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and quite placw that's close to tge airport with shuttle included makes it very convenient"

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

8/10 Good

"Great location close to tow. Lovely, friendly staff who were very helpful and very patient with our beginner level Spanish. Room was just what we needed for our three day stop."

Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

10/10 Excellent

"It was a little difficult to find the place, even using Waze. But when we did, it was GREAT! perfect for our group"

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

8/10 Good

"I stayed here over night because of a missed flight so I didn'treally get to see much. It was a nice comfortable and quiet place."

Airport SJO5 min -Marianas Apartments

8/10 Good

"Hard too locate. Luckily I got message from hotel with Whatsapp phone so my Uber driver could contact mgmt to get points of reference such as "across of Pali". The location was great very close (70 meters) from Puente Villa Bonita to catch bus to Cobano, Puntarenas via "Transportes Cobano"."

Other attractions near City Mall

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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Monserrat Sports Complex

Catch an event at Monserrat Sports Complex during your trip to Rio Segundo. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Plaza Real Alajuela

8.6/10 (147 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Plaza Real Alajuela during your visit to Alajuela. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its 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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around City Mall?

City Mall is located in a welcoming area of Alajuela known for its array of dining options and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 96 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near City Mall?

Adjacent to City Mall, 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. Other good choices 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 City Mall?

Expedia has 96 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from City Mall.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near City Mall, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near City Mall.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near City Mall?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near City Mall, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near City Mall?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Juan Santamaría Park, Central Park, and Parque de Perros San Rafael. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Ojo de Agua Spa Park, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, and Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm. Looking for a little shopping break? A trip to Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center, Momentum Lindora Shopping Center, and Plaza Real Cariari might be just the ticket while you're in the area around City Mall.

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Our top choices for City Mall hotels

1. Airport SJO Residence 2 Edward & Familia

2. Velaz Guesthouse

3. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

4. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

5. Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

6. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

7. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

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

9. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

10. Alice y Juancito Boutique Hotel

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

12. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

13. Hotel Mango

14. Hacienda Escondida

15. Trapp Family Country Inn

16. Toucan Hostel

17. Casa Maria Airport B&B

18. 1915 Hotel

19. Hotel Aeropuerto

20. Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

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Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel Mango

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Airport SJO5 min -Marianas Apartments

Other attractions near City Mall

Juan Santamaría Park

Alajuela Cathedral

Monserrat Sports Complex

Plaza Real Alajuela

Central Park

Central Market Alajuela

Juan Santamaria Historical Museum

Iglesia La Agonía

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