Alajuela Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Alajuela

Where to stay in Alajuela

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Carmen

While Carmen isn't home to many top sights, Alajuela Cathedral and City Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Carmen
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Agonía

While visiting Agonía, you might make a stop by sights like Alajuela Cathedral and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.

Agonía
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La Guaria

La Guaria is well liked for its churches and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Alajuela Cathedral and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

La Guaria
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Cristo Rey

When in Cristo Rey, you can plan a visit to Alajuela Cathedral and Central Market Alajuela, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cristo Rey
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Bajo Cornizal

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bajo Cornizal and surrounding area, you can visit Alajuela Cathedral and City Mall.

Bajo Cornizal
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Brasil

While there might not be top attractions in Brasil, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Alajuela Cathedral and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.

Brasil
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
2.5 out of 5
Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central, 25 Este de Museo Juan Santamaria, Alajuela
The price is £52 per night from 3 May to 4 May
£52
per night
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (314 reviews)
"This place was nice for an overnight state for an early flight. I saw other reviews online and booked it for that same reason. It is quaint, old, but very unique and comfortable. Within walking distance of numerous restaurants, and the staff was very accommodating."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £100 per night from 1 May to 2 May
£100
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free parking, breakfast and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (398 reviews)
Location and room quality A+
"Actual room and location were perfect for my purposes being close to airport. However even though I really enjoyed my Salmon meal at the restaurant about 2 hours after eating I became unwell, after taking Imodium and gravel and a few hours of getting rid of what I ate I was well enough to catch my ..."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich,, Plaza Los Mangos, Alajuela
The price is £108 per night from 7 May to 8 May
£108
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (784 reviews)
"Everything was fine."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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.
5 min from the Airport - Perfect Stop
5 min from the Airport - Perfect Stop
Alajuela, Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this holiday home in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking and a Smart TV. Popular attractions Central Market Alajuela and Juan Santamaría Park ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Accommodated Our Needs
"After arriving into San Jose in the late evening, we needed a place to stay. This was rental was conveniently close to the airport and El Patio to grab dinner. The property itself was a little dusty and the fans were quite loud, but for our one night stay it met our needs."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

5 min from the Airport - Perfect Stop
BEE Suites Escalante
BEE Suites Escalante
3.5 out of 5
San José, Barrio Escalante., San José, San José
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

BEE Suites Escalante
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
3.5 out of 5
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (700 reviews)
"The location was great. The property was gated so it was very safe. The rooms were big and spacious juat wish each room had A/c."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2024

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
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

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
14 Mar 2020

This was a perfect over night stay before returning to airport for our connecting flight.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
24 Apr 2019

Limited attractions but good base.

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