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

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, two bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

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

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

1. Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica

2.5 km from City Mall

Jocelyn

฿1,914

฿2,163 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 building with a beige facade, a large garage door, and a sign with 'VELAZ' and a fleur-de-lis symbol.

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

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

2. Velaz Guesthouse

La Agonía, 1.7 km from City Mall

VERONICA

฿1,368

฿1,545 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 café with wooden walls, a coffee machine, a blue barrel, and a table with chairs.

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

3. Terida Airport B&B

2.6 km from City Mall

Alex

฿1,745

฿1,972 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

4. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

0.4 km from City Mall

Jessica

฿3,394

฿3,835 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

La Agonía, 1.6 km from City Mall

Laura

฿2,801

฿3,165 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 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.

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

6. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

1.8 km from City Mall

Angel

฿3,830

฿4,328 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Corazón de Jesús, 1.5 km from City Mall

Jason

฿773

฿1,101 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

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

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.

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

1.8 km from City Mall

John Ross

฿3,569

฿4,033 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 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.

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

0.5 km from City Mall

Kimberly

฿3,978

฿4,495 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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.

10. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos, 0.1 km from City Mall

Nicole

฿3,720

฿4,204 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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 wooden dining table with benches in a room with a tiled floor and a wooden door.

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

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

Bajo Cornizal, 1.1 km from City Mall

Travis

฿799

฿903 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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.

12. Hacienda Escondida

2.8 km from City Mall

Dana A

฿2,631

฿2,973 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

13. Hotel Mango

2 km from City Mall

Robert

฿3,241

฿3,663 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

14. Toucan Hostel

1.4 km from City Mall

Henry

฿1,036

฿1,171 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A pathway flanked by dense foliage and illuminated by green lights, leading to a building with a visible entrance.

A covered outdoor seating area with bamboo furniture, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a lush garden.

A spacious room with large windows, a staircase, and wicker furniture.

15. Trapp Family Country Inn

1.7 km from City Mall

Nancy

฿2,394

฿2,706 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 cozy indoor space with hanging plants, a floral sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and tall palm trees.

16. Casa Maria Airport B&B

2.7 km from City Mall

Celeste

฿2,550

฿2,882 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden staircase, and multiple seating areas.

A paved road flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a small white building with a tiled roof.

A swimming pool with a patio area, surrounded by lush greenery and a white wall with butterfly decorations.

A restaurant with a bar area, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.

17. Hotel Aeropuerto

3 km from City Mall

Michael

฿2,998

฿3,388 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

18. 1915 Hotel

Corazón de Jesús, 1.7 km from City Mall

Jose

฿2,082

฿2,352 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a black armchair, and a vase of flowers.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a tiled roof.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view of greenery, and a shelf above the bed.

A hotel entrance with a sliding glass door, a doormat, and large potted plants.

19. Berlor Airport Inn

3.1 km from City Mall

Richard

฿2,095

฿2,368 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A covered patio area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of the interior through a glass ceiling.

A corridor with wooden beams, a reception desk, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a wooden facade, glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

A lounge area with a brown sofa, a wicker chair, and a potted plant.

20. La casona rio 2

1.9 km from City Mall

Alice

฿2,168

฿2,450 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to City Mall

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica	9.8 Exceptional 202 reviews	View
Velaz Guesthouse	9.8 Exceptional 35 reviews	View
Terida Airport B&B	9.6 Exceptional 301 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela	9.4 Exceptional 1,222 reviews	View
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto	9.6 Exceptional 611 reviews	View

Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

8/10 Good

"It is a Good place with continental breakfast a litte better the the others competitors!"

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Great place in nice area with good restaurants close to SJO airport."

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at this hotel 3 times. I appreciate its proximity to both the domestic and international airports. The shuttle runs 24 hours."

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed the stay."

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Good place to have a vacation. Close to many places to visit."

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"This is the second time over stayed here and it's a safe family friendly establishment. The family puts a lot of love into their space and make it easy for guests. It's been a perfect place to stay near the airport for me during my visits."

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

10/10 Excellent

"Randall was very kind and helpful!! We stayed here overnight before our next flight out and it was the perfect stop!!"

Toucan Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean & well kept. The bed was comfortable. Good stay overall"

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

8/10 Good

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Other attractions near City Mall

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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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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Monserrat Sports Complex

Catch an event at Monserrat Sports Complex during your trip to Rio Segundo. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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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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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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Central Market Alajuela

8.4/10 (178 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Central Market Alajuela 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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around City Mall?

City Mall is located in a welcoming area of Alajuela known for its array of dining options and bird watching. 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.

What's the best hotel to stay near City Mall?

Adjacent to City Mall, Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free breakfast. Other good choices within a short distance include Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall and Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela.

How many hotels can I expect to find near City Mall?

Expedia has 104 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from City Mall.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near City Mall.

What can I see and do near City Mall?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Juan Santamaría Park, Central Park and Parque de Perros San Rafael. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Ojo de Agua Spa Park, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm. Looking for a little shopping break? A trip to Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center, Momentum Lindora Shopping Center and Plaza Real Cariari might be just the ticket while you're in the area around City Mall.

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Our top choices for City Mall hotels

1. Edward & Family SJO Airport Inn Costa Rica

2. Velaz Guesthouse

3. Terida Airport B&B

4. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

5. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

6. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

7. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

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

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

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

12. Hacienda Escondida

13. Hotel Mango

14. Toucan Hostel

15. Trapp Family Country Inn

16. Casa Maria Airport B&B

17. Hotel Aeropuerto

18. 1915 Hotel

19. Berlor Airport Inn

20. La casona rio 2

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Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Toucan Hostel

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

Other attractions near City Mall

Juan Santamaría Park

Alajuela Cathedral

Monserrat Sports Complex

Plaza Real Alajuela

Central Park

Central Market Alajuela

Juan Santamaria Historical Museum

Iglesia La Agonía

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