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I like it that it was close to the airport
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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
$169 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$191 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and 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! (1,569 reviews)
Best Hilton experience. I think the Garden Inn is brand new very clean and professionally operated. Easy convenient walkable connection to City Mall. What made it the Best, Pura Vida folks who run the hotel. Warm and professionals
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela
$57 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$64 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
Loved my stay here! Such a great location for airport transit, and the hotel itself has so much character. Friendly staff. Good value for money as well. I’ll definitely be back.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela
$52 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$59 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and 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! (202 reviews)
This was such an interesting place-lovely garden at the entrance and also an in house garden retreat. Also --The staff was helpful working around our early departure schedule,
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
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
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)
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Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Nice modern two bedroom apartment , very close to airport , clean convenient location.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025
Plunge Pool Villa | Coffee Views & Adventure
Alajuela Alajuela Province
Stay at this vacation home in Alajuela. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Central Park and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Women's Retreat
We visited this property for two nights as a group of 11 women working on our personal growth. The house was perfectly suited to our needs and had just the right amount of space for all of us to spend time together as a group. We enjoyed the deck and green spaces for dancing and meditation, and the ...
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024
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
Sabana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.
National Stadium of Costa Rica
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Central Park
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.
National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.
National Theater
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.
Things to do
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
$55
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
$180
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
$80
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
$30
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From San Jose
$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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
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- 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
- Sabana Park
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Parque Viva
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Central Park
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- Plaza Real Cariari
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- Estadio Nacional
- National Theater
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- Hospital Cima San José
- Catarata del Toro
- Mercado Central
- Hacienda Alsacia
- Museum of Costa Rican Art
- Morazan Park
- San Pedro Mall
