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1. Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites



2. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House



3. Hotel Pacandé
Hotel Pacandé



4. Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose



5. 1915 Hotel
1915 Hotel



6. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela



7. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall



8. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto



9. Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments



10. Hotel Mango
Hotel Mango



11. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport



12. Velaz Guesthouse
Velaz Guesthouse



13. Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José



14. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela



15. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG



16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica



17. Terida Airport B&B
Terida Airport B&B



18. Villa San Ignacio
Villa San Ignacio



19. Hotel Your House
Hotel Your House



20. Trapp Family Country Inn
Trapp Family Country InnHoliday Rentals in Alajuela




Apartamentos Cityzen
Apartamentos Cityzen" Very clean would’ve loved to stay longer"




Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments"Really nice and accommodating hosts"




Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio"Been here many times the staff is very helpful and the location is very good with many places in walking distance."




Nina´s - Juan Santamaria
Nina´s - Juan Santamaria"A couple minutes from the airport and a short walk to the City Center. Perfect for a stay just before your flight. Rooms are clean. WhatsApp communication is great."




Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport
Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport"Great place to stay for a late arrival or catch a very early flight.. Spaces and clean... Will stay again next time if we arrived late or catch an early flight "




Hotel Boutique CasAguacate
Hotel Boutique CasAguacate"Nice place for the night"




Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina"Very clean and calm"




BEE Suites San José - Santa Ana
BEE Suites San José - Santa Ana"Everything was great about this place."




Condominio Novatriana - SJO Airport
Condominio Novatriana - SJO Airport"This is a best place to stay if you have a early flight home in the morning. Very safe and secure with a guard at the gate. The location is right next to the airport. Clean well kept close to food and airport "




EcoStudio Apartamentos
EcoStudio Apartamentos"Great stay! Very clean and great communication from the host."
Where to stay in Alajuela

El Carmen
Carmen offers an authentic slice of Costa Rican life just minutes from Alajuela's city centre. This peaceful residential area gives travellers a budget-friendly base with local soft drinks serving traditional casados and gallo pinto. Small parks dot the area where children play football among pastel-painted homes. Conveniently located just 5km from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Carmen makes arrivals and departures stress-free. Morning cockerels and evening bird songs replace tourist crowds here. Central Market Alajuela sits nearby for those seeking local culture without tourist markups.


La Agonía
Agonía offers a genuine slice of Costa Rican life in Alajuela. Local soft drinks serve traditional dishes while small corner stores cater to everyday needs. Colourful concrete homes with tropical gardens line the peaceful residential streets. Visit Alajuela Cathedral or catch a match at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto nearby. The budget-friendly accommodation make this area perfect for travellers seeking authentic cultural experiences. Local families create a welcoming atmosphere away from tourist crowds.

Bajo Cornizal
Experience authentic Costa Rican life in Bajo Cornizal, a peaceful suburban area away from tourist crowds. This budget-friendly area offers a glimpse into everyday local culture. Families tend to their colourful gardens while cockerels announce each morning. Scattered small eateries serve traditional casado plates at local prices. Basic corner stores provide essentials for longer stays. Mountain views frame this residential haven where visitors can enjoy genuine cultural exchange with welcoming residents.

Cristo Rey
Cristo Rey offers an authentic slice of Costa Rican daily life away from tourist hotspots. Local families go about their routines in this colourful residential area filled with small soft drinks serving traditional casado plates. The peaceful streets lined with vibrant concrete homes create a welcoming atmosphere. Budget travellers will appreciate the affordable guesthouses and family-run accommodation where Spanish practice comes naturally. Morning cockerel calls and evening music from neighbouring homes add to the genuine cultural experience. Central Alajuela's attractions remain just a short bus or taxi ride away.
Los Higuerones
While there might not be top attractions in Los Higuerones, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Plaza Real Alajuela.
Stay near popular Alajuela attractions

Juan Santamaría Park

Alajuela Cathedral
City Mall
Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
Plaza Real Alajuela
Central Market Alajuela
Central Park
Learn more about Alajuela
Just minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela's Central Market buzzes with local crafts and tropical fruits worth sampling. Visit the butterfly farm at La Paz Waterfall Gardens or explore Poás Volcano National Park in the surrounding highlands for impressive crater views.
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Top Alajuela Hotel Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
"A very convenient hotel, especially if you need to be close to the airport. Its location is ideal, with the airport just a short distance away and a shopping center right next door, making it easy to find restaurants and dining options without traveling far. The hotel was comfortable, clean, and a great choice for a short stay before or after a flight. The convenient location made everything easy and stress-free."
1915 Hotel
"Superbe hotel pour y passer une quelque nuit."
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
"Clean room. Staff"
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
"Breakfast Fantastic! The whole experience is always wonderful. I have been staying at La Guaria Inn and Suites for years! My 100% Go To Place when in Alajuela! Love it! Close to airport as well and Center of Alajuela . Perfectness!"
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
"Fue una estancia maravillosa..."
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
"I stayed here over night because of a missed flight so I didn'treally get to see much. It was a nice comfortable and quiet place."
Airport SJO5 min -Marianas Apartments
"Hard too locate. Luckily I got message from hotel with Whatsapp phone so my Uber driver could contact mgmt to get points of reference such as "across of Pali". The location was great very close (70 meters) from Puente Villa Bonita to catch bus to Cobano, Puntarenas via "Transportes Cobano"."
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela
"Hotel qui dépanne très bien"
Stada
"Great location. Lovely hostess. Loved the town"
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