4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
I like it that it was close to the airport
Alajuela
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Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Alajuela
The price is AED 466 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 466
AED 527 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
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! (1,337 reviews)
Good place to stay the night close to the airport
Reviewed on 2 December 2025
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is AED 447 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 447
AED 505 total
5 Jan - 6 January 2026
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! (1,438 reviews)
The airport shuttle was a really great and helpful service. You get out of the airport and there is a bus station for hotel busses, where they pick you up. Furthermore, the room was very modern, clean and equipped with a coffee machine, big glass window and a good hairdryer. And if you still have ...
Reviewed on 6 December 2025
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela
The price is AED 197 per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
AED 197
AED 223 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
Room really clean. Owner, amenities, staff couldn't do enough for me. Breakfast yummy and they offer dinner for $7. Love having the transport service. I highly recommend Gardens House :-)
Reviewed on 22 November 2025
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.
Oasis Loft 5min from SJO airport cozy and comfy fully equipment down town A/C
Alajuela Alajuela Province
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Central Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Youre right next to downtown alajuela, so everything is nearby. The cathedral, park, and market are all great places to visit. Great property, lots of light. The kitchen has everything but an oven, so you can bring food from the market and whip something up. It's true it's noisy but you're downtown, ...
Reviewed on 16 June 2025
Valka Loft 10 minutes from the Airport
Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Central Market Alajuela and Juan ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
Karla is very sweet. The bathroom is beautiful! Great location.
Reviewed on 2 December 2025
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! (10 reviews)
Close to airport, excellent communication with host.
Reviewed on 18 November 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Central Park
4/5(115 reviews)
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Parque Viva
4/5(3 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
National Theater
4.5/5(313 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Mercado Central
4/5(104 reviews)
During your trip to San José, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.
Hacienda Alsacia
Enjoy an outing to Hacienda Alsacia during your stay in San Isidro.
National Museum of Costa Rica
4.5/5(148 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Reviews of Alajuela
3.9
Guest rating
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
- City Mall
- Juan Santamaría Park
- Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
- Alajuela Cathedral
- Plaza Real Alajuela
- Central Market Alajuela
- Central Park
- Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
- Iglesia La Agonía
- Poás Volcano National Park
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Sabana Park
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Central Park
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- Parque Viva
- Estadio Nacional
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- National Theater
- Mercado Central
- Hacienda Alsacia
- Plaza Real Cariari
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- Hospital Cima San José
- Catarata del Toro
- San Pedro Mall
- Morazan Park
- Museum of Costa Rican Art
