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A narrow, tiled corridor with hanging plants and a wicker chair.

A covered patio area with a hammock, potted plants, and a tiled floor.

A wooden table with blue placemats, a bench, and a view of lush greenery through a barred window.

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, a brick wall, and a window with a view of the sky.

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

Bajo Cornizal, 1.1 km from Central Market Alajuela

Manon

RM157

RM178 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A corridor with tiled flooring, doors on both sides, and a view of an outdoor area with a table and chairs through an open door at the end.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a curved glass facade and a statue of a person on a pedestal.

A courtyard with patterned tiles, a stone bench, and potted plants.

2. Velaz Guesthouse

La Agonía, 0.7 km from Central Market Alajuela

VERONICA

RM184

RM207 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.

A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

3. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

1.7 km from Central Market Alajuela

Gregory

RM376

RM425 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A corridor with a wall-mounted light fixture, a potted plant, and a view into a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a dome and columns, surrounded by palm trees and a parking lot.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a sink.

4. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

La Agonía, 0.8 km from Central Market Alajuela

Laura

RM337

RM381 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A well-lit outdoor patio area with string lights, a small table, and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a grassy lawn.

A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, a basket of towels, and two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

A covered outdoor area with steps leading to a gated entrance, surrounded by potted plants and a clear sky.

A hallway with a blue door, a white-framed window, and potted plants.

5. Alice y Juancito Boutique Hotel

La Agonía, 0.6 km from Central Market Alajuela

malcolm

RM189

RM214 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor garden area with a pergola, various plants, and a stone pathway.

A hotel with a sign reading "LAJUELA CITY Hotel & Guest House".

A narrow outdoor corridor with a wooden door, a small table and chairs, and hanging flower baskets.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging wine glasses, and tropical fruits like bananas and pineapple.

6. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Corazón de Jesús, 0.2 km from Central Market Alajuela

dor

RM96

RM135 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and artwork on the walls.

A retail store with shelves of snacks, plush toys, and a display of shoes.

A modern bar area with a large TV, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, a wall-mounted elevator, and decorative wall art.

7. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

2.7 km from Central Market Alajuela

Natealyn

RM461

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.

A hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. There are two paintings on the walls and a large window.

8. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

1.7 km from Central Market Alajuela

Michael

RM470

RM531 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.

A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.

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

2.8 km from Central Market Alajuela

Nidia

RM429

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A terracotta pot with a green plant on a wooden table in a room with a dining area and a staircase.

A neatly made bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread, a wooden door, and a white closet with louvered doors.

A spacious living area with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with blue cushions, a wooden bench, and a staircase with a railing.

A living room with two brown sofas, a glass coffee table, and a potted plant.

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

Bajo Cornizal, 1.1 km from Central Market Alajuela

michael

RM126

RM211 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.

A modern bar area with wicker chairs, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles.

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos, 1.4 km from Central Market Alajuela

Jason

RM461

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A small building with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A building with a central arched entrance, surrounded by a garden with palm trees and a paved walkway.

12. Hacienda Escondida

2.2 km from Central Market Alajuela

Dana A

RM353

RM399 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.

A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.

A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

13. Hotel Mango

2.9 km from Central Market Alajuela

Jorge Isai

RM349

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

14. Toucan Hostel

2.5 km from Central Market Alajuela

Quanita

RM122

RM138 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a TV. There is a large painting on the wall and a fountain in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two red armchairs, a bench, and a patterned floor.

A room with a thatched ceiling, wicker furniture, and a variety of indoor plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

15. 1915 Hotel

Corazón de Jesús, 0.3 km from Central Market Alajuela

Jose

RM251

RM283 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A small patio area with a bench, potted plants, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A wooden staircase leading to a red wall, a glass door, and wicker chairs near a table.

A modern interior with a long wooden table, wicker chairs, and bright orange seating.

16. Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

1.8 km from Central Market Alajuela

Lam

RM340

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a round table and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A wooden room with a bed, a chair, and a table.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and hanging light fixtures.

A room with a tiled floor, wooden furniture, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

17. Hotel Pacandé

Corazón de Jesús, 0.2 km from Central Market Alajuela

Dana

RM77

RM87 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a green wall.

A building with a balcony featuring ornate black metal railings and a green and yellow color scheme.

A patio with two lounge chairs, a wall-mounted light fixture, and potted plants.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

18. Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Arroyo, 0.4 km from Central Market Alajuela

Joshua

RM314

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A coffee shop interior with a bar counter, a coffee machine, and a glass display case.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a blue wall, and a window with curtains.

A church interior with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a central aisle leading to an altar.

A blue hotel with a sign reading "Park View Hotel".

19. Park View Hotel y Restaurante

La Agonía, 0.3 km from Central Market Alajuela

Franklyn

RM275

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A covered outdoor area with seating, potted plants, and a view of the street.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a coat rack, and a door.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV on a stand, a fan, and a window with curtains.

A balcony with a view of palm trees and a building with a red roof.

20. Airport SJO5 min -Marianas Apartments

Acequia Grande, 1 km from Central Market Alajuela

Christian

RM243

RM274 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Market Alajuela

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose	9.8 Exceptional 254 reviews	View
Velaz Guesthouse	9.8 Exceptional 35 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela	9.4 Exceptional 1,184 reviews	View
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto	9.6 Exceptional 611 reviews	View
Alice y Juancito Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 237 reviews	View

Top Central Market Alajuela Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"good food and drinks"

1915 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Close to the airport, several places to eat within a couple blocks. Room and bed were comfortable."

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

8/10 Good

"Great location close to tow. Lovely, friendly staff who were very helpful and very patient with our beginner level Spanish. Room was just what we needed for our three day stop."

Velaz Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great for value place where the host even helped us park our car into their secure parking lot and helped us retrieve our car. Would have preferred if there was a code to get in so we didn't have to communicate our check in time. Appreciated the AC, common kitchen. We didn't know how to use the hot water but realized afterwards that there was hot water."

Hotel Pacandé

10/10 Excellent

"Always clean and friendly staff. Have stayed a few times already!"

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"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

10/10 Excellent

"Fue una estancia maravillosa..."

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

8/10 Good

"Hotel qui dépanne très bien"

Hotel Alajuela

8/10 Good

"The guy at the front desk was so kind and helped me so much! He was super sweet and understanding"

Other attractions near Central Market Alajuela

A historic church with a red roof and two bell towers, surrounded by a dense urban area with various buildings and a distant mountain range.

Alajuela Cathedral

8.8/10 (190 reviews)

Alajuela Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Alajuela, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the volcano viewpoints and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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A statue of a soldier holding a sword and a cannon in a square with flags and a building in the background.

Juan Santamaría Park

8.2/10 (225 reviews)

Juan Santamaría Park is just one of the places to see in Alajuela, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Juan Santamaria Historical Museum

8.4/10 (132 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Juan Santamaria Historical Museum during your trip to Alajuela. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Central Park

8.4/10 (246 reviews)

After visiting Central Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alajuela. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Iglesia La Agonía

8.2/10 (60 reviews)

After visiting Iglesia La Agonía, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alajuela. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

7.6/10 (85 reviews)

Catch an event at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto during your trip to Alajuela. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Plaza Real Alajuela

8.6/10 (147 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza Real Alajuela during your stay in Alajuela. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Plaza Práktico

You can enjoy retail therapy at Plaza Práktico during your stay in San José.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central Market Alajuela?

Central Market Alajuela is located in an area of Alajuela known for its array of dining options, sporting events and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 104 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Central Market Alajuela?

Adjacent to Central Market Alajuela, Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a snack bar/deli and spa services. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Pacandé and Hotel el Tucan Alajuela.

How many hotels are there close to Central Market Alajuela?

Expedia has 104 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Central Market Alajuela.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Central Market Alajuela, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Central Market Alajuela.

What can I see and do near Central Market Alajuela?

Local parks like Juan Santamaría Park, Central Park and Parque de Perros San Rafael are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Bring the family to Ojo de Agua Spa Park, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm while you're checking out the area near Central Market Alajuela. A shopping trip to City Mall, Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center or Plaza Real Cariari might be the perfect place to find that souvenir you've been looking for.

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Our top choices for Central Market Alajuela hotels

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

2. Velaz Guesthouse

3. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

4. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

5. Alice y Juancito Boutique Hotel

6. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

7. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

8. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

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

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

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

12. Hacienda Escondida

13. Hotel Mango

14. Toucan Hostel

15. 1915 Hotel

16. Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

17. Hotel Pacandé

18. Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

19. Park View Hotel y Restaurante

20. Airport SJO5 min -Marianas Apartments

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Top Central Market Alajuela Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

1915 Hotel

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Velaz Guesthouse

Hotel Pacandé

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

Hotel Alajuela

Other attractions near Central Market Alajuela

Alajuela Cathedral

Juan Santamaría Park

Juan Santamaria Historical Museum

Central Park

Iglesia La Agonía

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

Plaza Real Alajuela

Plaza Práktico

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