4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
I like it that it was close to the airport
Alajuela
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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
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 ...
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela
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. ...
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
Ave 1, Calles 9-11 Alajuela Alajuela
Stay at this hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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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 fascinating museums.
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 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.
Morazan Park
Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
$86
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
$99
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
$159
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo
$78
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
$35
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica
$96
per adult
90% 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
- 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 Agon ía
- Sabana Park
- Poás Volcano National Park
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Parque Viva
- Estadio Nacional
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- Central Park
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- Museum of Costa Rican Art
- Plaza Real Cariari
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- Mercado Central
- Hospital Cima San José
- National Theater
- Catarata del Toro
- Church of Puriscal
- University of Costa Rica
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- Morazan Park