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Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

2.5 star property

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Garden
Lobby
Superior Room, Private Bathroom (Superior Room) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $47
$42 nightly
$47 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

Explore the area

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Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central, 25 Este de Museo Juan Santamaria, Alajuela
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alajuela Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Private Bathroom (Superior Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Private Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, Private Bathroom (Superior Room) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Private Bathroom (Superior Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Room - Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room - Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room - Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Alajuela

A stay at Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House places you in the heart of Alajuela, steps from Central Park and a 2-minute drive from City Mall. .This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Parque Viva.

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 18 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rest. Primer Sabor - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cevichera Junior - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soda la Cruz Roja - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Delicias - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kurcuma Artisanal Food - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. This Alajuela hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 10 per night)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per night(328 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 2.26 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Los Volcanes Alajuela
Los Volcanes Alajuela
Hotel Los Volcanes
Alajuela City & Alajuela
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House Hotel
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House Alajuela
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House Hotel Alajuela

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 556 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, great breakfast, amazing, felt like we touched the heart of costa rica!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean place with friendly staff. We had a double room with shared bathroom. Great place to stay for a day or 2.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very hapoy to stay at Alajuela City Hotel and Guest House on Feb 16th. The staff were very friendly, the room was clean, and the breakfast were very tasty. We will visit there again if we come to Costa Rica again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy spot for an overnight. Nice staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
House has lots of character, staff are friendly and helpful, breakfast was good and included. Rooms were basic but very clean, bed was comfortable and shower had plenty of hot water!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and enjoyed the breakfast as well as the location. The location was especially very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room and easy parking thats close to amenities. Worth a look.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet oasis in a busy neighborhood conveniently close to the airport. The staff is very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was absolutely adorable! We felt safe and secure staying here as well as walking around the neighborhood to go to and from dinner each night. The staff was helpful and friendly as well. The breakfast was amazing and they had a few great options as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is lovely! Clean, high ceilings, lots of charm. Cool and breezy rooms, hallways, and courtyard. The staff are kind and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here! Such a great location for airport transit, and the hotel itself has so much character. Friendly staff. Good value for money as well. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personel working at hotel were really good to me and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robabeh

The staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and plenty of towels. Staff helpful. Only a few mins walk to the town square, nice places to eat close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute authentic oasis in the middle of the city
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice but no breakfast a 6am
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great AC,room was clean,included breakfast was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
A truly wonderful hotel, absolutely no noise! ​​Total peace and quiet😅
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent staff, and great breakfast! Pura Vida
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bismarck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber

Staff was so friendly and helpful! Rooms were nice and clean and the breakfast they made us in the morning was incredible! Highly recommend if you just need a night to stay close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Tasty breakfast. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Owner and staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025