Alajuela

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Aerial view, panorama, lake and rainforest, Laguna Hule, Alajuela province, Costa Rica, Central America
Aerial view, panorama, lake and rainforest, Laguna Hule, Alajuela province, Costa Rica, Central America
Costa Rica. The Arenal Volcano (Spanish: Volcan Arenal) in north-western Costa Rica in the province of Alajuela. It is an active andesitic stratovolcano.
Beautiful aerial view of the Arenal Volcano, the arenal Lagoon, and rain forest in Costa Rica
Panoramic view of the impressive Poas volcano crater in Costa Rica

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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 599 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 599
AED 677 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,633 reviews)
Would like to have had a queen or king bed instead of a double bed. Otherwise a comfortable stay

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

2.5 out of 5
Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela
The price is AED 194 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
AED 194
AED 244 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
Cute, clean place with friendly staff. We had a double room with shared bathroom. Great place to stay for a day or 2.

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
 Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

2 out of 5
C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela
The price is AED 189 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 189
AED 214 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews)
Nice location. Nice shared kitchen where we could cook, or the option to have them cook dinner for a reasonable price. Shuttle to airport fir a good price too.

Reviewed on 5 March 2026

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Host was excellent! So welcoming and helpful. Great place to stay and very conveniently located in the city as well as close to the airport.

Reviewed on 16 February 2026

Entire Comfy apartment for your, 5 min SJO airport
Fully equipped and furnished apartment and office.

Fully equipped and furnished apartment and office.

Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Juan Santamaria Historical ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
the best place nice clean so cute 100%the best expirience

Reviewed on 12 November 2025

Fully equipped and furnished apartment and office.
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! (4 reviews)
Gorgeous new place!

Reviewed on 28 February 2026

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

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