The Best Hotels Closest to Alajuela Cathedral in San José for 2026

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.

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

A wooden door with a sign reading "CORCOVADO," a bench with a quilted cushion, and potted plants in a courtyard.

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.

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

Bajo Cornizal, 1.3 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Brittany

SAR 128

SAR 145 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A building with a beige facade, a large garage door, and a sign with 'VELAZ' and a fleur-de-lis symbol.

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

2. Velaz Guesthouse

La Agonía, 0.5 km from Alajuela Cathedral

VERONICA

SAR 143

SAR 162 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A hammock swing with a metal frame and netting, set against a backdrop of greenery and a clear sky.

A glass table with two white chairs and a woven placemat, set against a backdrop of sheer curtains and a grey drape.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large plant.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a hammock, a checkered table, and a bar with a variety of bottles.

3. Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica

3.1 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Jocelyn

SAR 179

SAR 203 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

1.6 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Maria Olivia

SAR 379

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a bed, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, a clear entrance, and a parking lot.

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.

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

2.7 km from Alajuela Cathedral

John Ross

SAR 394

SAR 445 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A lush indoor garden with dense foliage and a wooden walkway.

A hotel room with a glass table, a potted plant, a bed with a towel, a painting on the wall, and a shower area.

A garden area with a stone pathway, a table, and chairs.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a blue barrel. There are chairs and a table in the dining area.

6. Terida Airport B&B

3.1 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Alex

SAR 205

SAR 232 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A checkered table set outdoors with breakfast items including toast, eggs, fruit, and beverages.

A room with a bed, a wooden bench, a small table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a window with curtains.

A building with a tiled roof, a covered porch, and a garden with various plants and a palm tree.

A pool area with stone flooring, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with outdoor seating.

7. Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

3 km from Alajuela Cathedral

nadia

SAR 269

SAR 304 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, ottoman, and a wooden floor. A hallway leads to a door with a view of the outdoors.

8. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Corazón de Jesús, 0.2 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Jason

SAR 82

SAR 118 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

A modern cafe with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.

9. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

2.6 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Serena

SAR 443

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.

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.

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

1.6 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Richard

SAR 443

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.

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 Alajuela Cathedral

parisa

SAR 427

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A lobby with a Christmas tree, wicker furniture, and a reception desk.

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

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

12. Hotel Mango

2.7 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Robert

SAR 296

SAR 334 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 balcony, a gate, and a well-maintained garden.

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

13. Hacienda Escondida

2.4 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Dana A

SAR 253

SAR 285 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

14. Toucan Hostel

2.4 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Paul

SAR 107

SAR 120 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

Bajo Cornizal, 1.3 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Travis

SAR 90

SAR 102 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with wicker furniture, a wooden cabinet, and hanging plants.

A modern interior with a dining area, a living room, and a kitchen.

A pathway leading to a building with a clear blue sky above.

A dining area with wooden chairs, a yellow table, and a potted orchid.

16. Casa Maria Airport B&B

3.2 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Celeste

SAR 237

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 bathroom with a sink, a wooden cabinet, a mop, and a shelf with cleaning supplies.

17. Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

1.8 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Lam

SAR 274

SAR 328 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

A spacious living area with a sofa, a wooden bench, and a chair. There is a desk with a chair and a bookshelf. The room has a tiled floor and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

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

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

18. Hotel Pacandé

Corazón de Jesús, 0.3 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Dana

SAR 71

SAR 80 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A potted plant with pink and yellow flowers on a balcony, with a red dome building in the background.

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

19. Park View Hotel y Restaurante

La Agonía, 0.1 km from Alajuela Cathedral

David

SAR 227

SAR 257 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

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.

20. Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Arroyo, 0.2 km from Alajuela Cathedral

Alberto

SAR 243

SAR 274 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Compare top hotels near Alajuela Cathedral

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose Bajo Cornizal, 1.3 km from Alajuela Cathedral View	Velaz Guesthouse La Agonía, 0.5 km from Alajuela Cathedral View	Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica 3.1 km from Alajuela Cathedral View	Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela 1.6 km from Alajuela Cathedral View	Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG 2.7 km from Alajuela Cathedral View
9.8 Exceptional 256 reviews	9.8 Exceptional 35 reviews	9.8 Exceptional 202 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 1,236 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 1,760 reviews
SAR 128 SAR 145 total includes taxes & fees 24 Oct - 25 Oct	SAR 143 SAR 162 total includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov	SAR 179 SAR 203 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct	SAR 379 SAR 428 total includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov	SAR 394 SAR 445 total includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov

Top Alajuela Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was nice and clean and super convenient to the airport. The whole staff was very friendly, but we especially enjoyed conversing with Fernando. My wife and I had a wonderful dinner in the restaurant, and Fernando was our waiter. He was very friendly and made us feel right at home (like we have been friends for years even though we just met). Thank you."

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bueno tranquilo para dormir la picina buena el desayuno super ek cafecito riquisimo 👍☕️"

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is always perfect!!! Love La Guaria! My first choice always!!!!"

Park View Hotel y Restaurante

8/10 Good

"O"

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

8/10 Good

"1"

1915 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Hotel Pacandé

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis Loft 5min from SJO airport cozy and comfy fully equipment down town A/C

10/10 Excellent

"Excelent communication with host, room nido and clean"

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 Alajuela Cathedral

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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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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Juan Santamaria Historical Museum

8.4/10 (132 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Juan Santamaria Historical Museum in Alajuela. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Central Market Alajuela

8.4/10 (178 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Central Market Alajuela during your visit to 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Plaza Real Alajuela during your visit to Alajuela. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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City Mall

8.6/10 (718 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at City Mall during your visit to Alajuela. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Alajuela Cathedral?

Alajuela Cathedral is located in a family-friendly area of Alajuela known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 110 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Alajuela Cathedral?

Adjacent to Alajuela Cathedral, Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a snack bar/deli and spa services. Other good options close by include Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela and Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall.

How many hotels are there close to Alajuela Cathedral?

Expedia has 110 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Alajuela Cathedral.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Alajuela Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Alajuela Cathedral?

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What can I see and do near Alajuela Cathedral?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Juan Santamaría Park, Central Park, and Parque de Perros San Rafael. 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 Alajuela Cathedral. 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 Alajuela Cathedral hotels

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

2. Velaz Guesthouse

3. Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica

4. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

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

6. Terida Airport B&B

7. Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

8. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

9. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

12. Hotel Mango

13. Hacienda Escondida

14. Toucan Hostel

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

16. Casa Maria Airport B&B

17. Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

18. Hotel Pacandé

19. Park View Hotel y Restaurante

20. Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Compare top hotels near Alajuela Cathedral

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Velaz Guesthouse

Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Top Alajuela Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Park View Hotel y Restaurante

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

1915 Hotel

Hotel Pacandé

Oasis Loft 5min from SJO airport cozy and comfy fully equipment down town A/C

Hotel Alajuela

Other attractions near Alajuela Cathedral

Juan Santamaría Park

Central Park

Juan Santamaria Historical Museum

Central Market Alajuela

Iglesia La Agonía

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

Plaza Real Alajuela

City Mall

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