What are the best hotels in Alajuela?

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport, rated with a score of 8.3 from 3,805 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Alajuela. Other top stays include Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, with an average rating of 8.6 from 1,858 reviewers, and Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport By IHG, with a score of 8.7 from 3,223 reviewers.

How much is a cheap hotel in Alajuela?

HotelsCombined searches in the last 3 days suggest cheap Alajuela hotels have prices starting from as low as $189/night, depending on the popularity of your requested dates.

Are there any hotels in Alajuela close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

The closest hotel to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, which is located 1.5 km away from the city centre.

What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Costa Rica?

In addition to Alajuela, travellers opt to visit La Fortuna when visiting Costa Rica. San José is also a popular choice to visit.

How many hotels are there in Alajuela?

In total, there are 337 hotels to choose from in Alajuela, compared to 20,004 properties in Costa Rica.

Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Alajuela?

In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 3 hostels, 5 apartments, and 72 holiday rentals in Alajuela.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Alajuela?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Alajuela is May ($166). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Alajuela is March ($302).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Alajuela?

The cheapest day to stay in Alajuela is Wednesday ($166). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $244.

How much is a hotel in Alajuela tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Alajuela tonight starting as low as $51, rising to an average cost of $180, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $82 for a 4-star hotel in Alajuela for tonight.

How much is a Alajuela hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Alajuela this weekend for as little as $26/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $42/night. For a 4-star hotel in Alajuela, the cheapest rate recently found was $109/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Alajuela?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 52 days before your trip to Alajuela. The lowest price found when booking 52 days ahead was $27 per night.

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Cheapest hotels in Alajuela, Costa Rica

At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Alajuela. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Sjo Airport Ave, 4th Street, Alajuela, Costa Rica

0.5 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$34

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Discover well-known properties in Alajuela, Costa Rica that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 337 hotels in Alajuela, Costa Rica and price data was last updated on 1 November 2026. The average price for a hotel in Alajuela, Costa Rica is $205/night.

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Travel insights for hotels in Alajuela

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Alajuela?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Alajuela is May ($166). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Alajuela is March ($302).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Alajuela?

The cheapest day to stay in Alajuela is Wednesday ($166). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $244.

How much is a hotel in Alajuela tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Alajuela tonight starting as low as $51, rising to an average cost of $180, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $82 for a 4-star hotel in Alajuela for tonight.

How much is a Alajuela hotel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Alajuela?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 52 days before your trip to Alajuela. The lowest price found when booking 52 days ahead was $27 per night.

Cheapest hotels in Alajuela, Costa Rica

At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Alajuela. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

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Where to stay in Alajuela

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What are the best hotels in Alajuela?

How much is a cheap hotel in Alajuela?

Are there any hotels in Alajuela close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

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How many hotels are there in Alajuela?

Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Alajuela?

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