Alajuela

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Costa Rica. The Arenal Volcano (Spanish: Volcan Arenal) in north-western Costa Rica in the province of Alajuela. It is an active andesitic stratovolcano.
Costa Rica. The Arenal Volcano (Spanish: Volcan Arenal) in north-western Costa Rica in the province of Alajuela. It is an active andesitic stratovolcano.
Panoramic view of the impressive Poas volcano crater in Costa Rica
Zarcero, Costa Rica
Blue falls of Costa Rica, natural landscape at Bajos del Toro close to the Catarata del Toro and San Jose. Photo taken at slow shutter speed and with ND filter. Smooth waterfall.
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Alajuela
The price is NT$4,810 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
NT$4,810
NT$5,435 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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! (1,306 reviews)
The breakfast was AMAZING. Hotel was clean. Great location. Lovely restaurants opposite.

Reviewed on 2026/1/16

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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 NT$4,892 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
NT$4,892
NT$5,528 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
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! (1,535 reviews)
The hotel is conveniently located to the city mall, which provides so many options for walking, shopping, eating and drinking. Also convenient is the fact that the free shuttle offered to the airport is only a 5 minute ride. The hotel has a lobby bar, that offers food until 10 pm and there is a poolside ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/21

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 NT$1,452 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
NT$1,452
NT$1,856 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (476 reviews)
Cute authentic oasis in the middle of the city

Reviewed on 2026/1/14

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
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.
Relax in downtown Alajuela / 5min near the Airport

Relax in downtown Alajuela / 5min near the Airport

3 out of 5
Av 4. Calle Concordia. Alajuela Alajuela Province
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Central Park and Juan Santamaria Historical ...
Relax in downtown Alajuela / 5min near the Airport
Casa Cafetal Aeropuerto Two Bedrooms

Casa Cafetal Aeropuerto Two Bedrooms

3.5 out of 5
Paso Flores Calle 11 Alajuela Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Plaza Real Alajuela ...
For us this was just a night before an early flight out from the airport. Perfect!

Reviewed on 2024/12/29

Casa Cafetal Aeropuerto Two Bedrooms
Cozy Downtown Alajuela / 5min from Airport

Cozy Downtown Alajuela / 5min from Airport

2.5 out of 5
Av. 4 Concordia Alajuela Alajuela Province
Stay at this apartment in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Central Park and Juan Santamaria Historical ...
Clean easy access to airport

Reviewed on 2023/1/30

Cozy Downtown Alajuela / 5min from 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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