Alajuela

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Alajuela
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Where to stay in Alajuela

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Agonía

While visiting Agonía, you might make a stop by sights like Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Alajuela Cathedral.

Agonía
This was a quick stop for our group. We walked around, took pictures, and ate some rambutan fruit, known as mamón chino by Ticos.

Carmen

Carmen might not have many top sights, but Juan Santamaría Park and City Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Carmen
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Bajo Cornizal

When in Bajo Cornizal, you can plan a visit to Juan Santamaría Park and City Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bajo Cornizal
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Cristo Rey

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cristo Rey and surrounding area, you can visit Juan Santamaría Park and Central Market Alajuela.

Cristo Rey
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Brasil

4/5(13 area reviews)

Brasil might not have many top sights, but Juan Santamaría Park and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brasil
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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.

La Guaria
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is AED 539 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
AED 539
AED 609 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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! (972 reviews)
"Nice new hotel. Comfortable and clean. We were not happy with the arrangement for pick-up at the airport. No listing for HGI although other hotels were named on signage; we had multiple people trying to hustle us to take rides with them. Thankfully HGI shuttle driver eventually showed up and explained ..."

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich,, Plaza Los Mangos, Alajuela
The price is AED 510 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 510
AED 577 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (1,130 reviews)
"Nice room, wonderful staff. Good price."

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hotel Pacandé
Hotel Pacandé
2.5 out of 5
200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet, Desde el Parque Central, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is AED 165 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
AED 165
AED 187 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this B&B in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Juan ...
8/10 Very Good! (187 reviews)
"Nice quiet clean"

Reviewed on 28 February 2025

Hotel Pacandé
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.
Valka Loft 10 minutes from the Airport
Valka Loft 10 minutes from the Airport
Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Central Market Alajuela and Juan Santamaria Historical ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"Very affordable apartment just outside of downtown Alajuela. Fairly close to the Airport. A few small stores close by."

Reviewed on 1 March 2025

Valka Loft 10 minutes from the Airport
Oasis Loft 5min from SJO airport cozy and comfy fully equipment  down town A/C
Oasis Loft 5min from SJO airport cozy and comfy fully equipment down town A/C
Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, air conditioning, and a spa tub. Popular attractions Central Market Alajuela and Juan Santamaria ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Lovely (and a little loud :)
"We loved this little spot! It was a great place to land after our flight. Very close to downtown Alajuela, which meant that we could walk out our door in the morning and find a nice cafe and good food at the Central Market. Our only challenge was that the traffic was quite loud overnight; my partner ..."

Reviewed on 19 February 2025

Oasis Loft 5min from SJO airport cozy and comfy fully equipment down town A/C
Best place near the airport SJO with Air Cond
Best place near the airport SJO with Air Cond
Guácima
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and City Mall are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Convenient location for a short stay
"Property was secure and communication was very prompt and informative. Very convenient location near the airport. :)"

Reviewed on 8 February 2025

Best place near the airport SJO with Air Cond
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.

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Reviews of Alajuela

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
99
5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
169
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
104
3 - Okay 27%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I like it that it was close to the airport

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