Alajuela

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Costa Rica. The Arenal Volcano (Spanish: Volcan Arenal) in north-western Costa Rica in the province of Alajuela. It is an active andesitic stratovolcano.
Costa Rica. The Arenal Volcano (Spanish: Volcan Arenal) in north-western Costa Rica in the province of Alajuela. It is an active andesitic stratovolcano.
Panoramic view of the impressive Poas volcano crater in Costa Rica
Zarcero, Costa Rica
Blue falls of Costa Rica, natural landscape at Bajos del Toro close to the Catarata del Toro and San Jose. Photo taken at slow shutter speed and with ND filter. Smooth waterfall.
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Alajuela
The price is AED 547 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 547
AED 618 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,306 reviews)
The breakfast was AMAZING. Hotel was clean. Great location. Lovely restaurants opposite.

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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 548 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
AED 548
AED 620 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,517 reviews)
Great all around and the fact that the airport is around the corner is a plus. Besides lots of dinning options

Reviewed on 14 January 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
The price is AED 316 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
AED 316
AED 358 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (708 reviews)
Hotel was very clean, and staff was extremely nice and helpful.

Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
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.
Entire Comfy apartment for your,  5 min SJO airport

Entire Comfy apartment for your, 5 min SJO airport

Alajuela Costa Rica
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions City Mall and Central Market Alajuela are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Kevin is exceptional at communication! Our check in/out process was easy with his descriptions.The space was safe, secure, clean and exactly what we needed coming out of the airport! I highly recommend this rental to anyone!

Reviewed on 27 December 2025

Entire Comfy apartment for your, 5 min SJO airport
Brand new Lovely Loft, at 3 Minutes From San Jose Airport

Brand new Lovely Loft, at 3 Minutes From San Jose Airport

Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and City Mall ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Great stay for a night near a hotel, uber eats is your friend, not the greatest neighborhood

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

Brand new Lovely Loft, at 3 Minutes From San Jose Airport
Stand out apartment -SJO Airport - Air Cond

Stand out apartment -SJO Airport - Air Cond

Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Nice modern two bedroom apartment , very close to airport , clean convenient location.

Reviewed on 16 April 2025

Stand out apartment -SJO Airport - 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