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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near City Mall

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Relax and socialize in this inviting space, featuring a pool table and comfortable seating for casual gatherings.
Stunning corridor with a bamboo-textured wall, potted plant, and vibrant artwork.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a comfortable sofa, a reception desk, and a unique mosaic floor.
Four comfortable beds with mattresses and pillows line the room, featuring a tiled floor and a door to a separate area.
Enjoy a game of pool in this room with a pool table, chair, and table.
In the heart of Carmen, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel welcomes you with a free airport shuttle and Pizza Los Olivos restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Connect to WiFi or challenge friends at the billiards/pool table - previous guests rave about the multilingual staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/games room
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
SJO Airport Ave, 4th street, Alajuela, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaría Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • City Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Parque Viva - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 18 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 7 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 17 min drive
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 22 min drive
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 23 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪El Pollo Parrillero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hamburguesa Los Talleres 1 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sabor a Tiquicia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Tortilleria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel is just 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available on request). For a bite to eat, guests can visit Pizza Los Olivos, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2007
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/games room
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Special features

Dining

Pizza Los Olivos – This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CRC 7500.0 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Alajuela Backpackers
Alajuela Backpackers Hostel
Backpackers Alajuela
Backpackers Hostel Alajuela
Hostel Alajuela Backpackers
Alajuela Backpackers Boutique Hostel Costa Rica
Alajuela Backpackers Boutique Hotel Alajuela
Hostel Alajuela Backpackers
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Alajuela
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Frequently asked questions

Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is parking offered on site at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta Heredia (9-min drive) and Casino Fiesta (22-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel and nearby?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel has an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Pizza Los Olivos.

What's the area around Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel like?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel is in Carmen, a short 7-minute drive from San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) and 3 minutes' walk from Juan Santamaría Park.

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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Airport
Shuttle
Taxi

Reviews

6/10 Good

Room was cool, the bar was great. Roomates kept farting throughout the night tho.
Bryan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The place is good
VICTOR VINICIUS, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Grate place to stay
Charles, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not a great experience

Flight arrived at 10pm, requested transportation 1 month prior from the airport with flight details. Got a message from the hostel the morning I was to arrive that they couldn't provide a shuttle. That was the only reason I booked this place. Staff was OK, by the time I finally got an Uber, it was well after 11pm and I had a shuttle picking me up at 5am, so wasn't there long, no storage for your bags, so I was up most the night nervous about falling asleep without my bags being secure. Also when I arrived, I was starving from traveling all day to find out that there was absolutely zero restaurants or bars open after 10pm. I wouldn't book this place again, but it was OK if you get an earlier flight and don't mind not having a place to lock your belongings up.
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
YanXiang, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Is a nice place to stay
Samuel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owners are great and you have everything that you need to enjoy your stay!
Charles-Etienne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to the airport for a quick layover, wonderful staff and nicely located close to the market and everything you need
Derick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

As advertised: a place to sleep and shower. No frills. Decently clean. Shuttle service was prompt and it took no more than 10 min to get to the sleepy at mid morning. The only disappointment was that the rooftop bar is closed on Mondays (which was the only night I was there). I was looking forward to cooling off in the breeze up there and having a drink.
Ana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and well located
Samuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Useful transit to airport. Easy checkin and nice affordable rooms. Restaurant was decent too
Alex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable night stay before flying out! The front desk attendants were great and we had a wonderful stay! The shuttle to the airport was really easy and convenient.
Gracen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Well the driver and from desk are very kind the building is clean but the wrkng think is l the building the lught are off too dark
Anabella, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

This was a one night stop off after arriving at San Jose. No one was at the airport to collect me as stated. Had to phone up then wait . Pretty poor service .
calvin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First Time; Would Do Again

At 57 years old, this was my first time staying in a hostel. It was interesting to be in a ‘mixed room’ and the gentleman that I shared it with was a very kind, respectful local. The reception was helpful and I felt confident my suitcases were safely secure.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place, glad it’s open again. The rooftop bar is super fun with some great local color.
Moses, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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Oliver, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in. Helpful staff.
Donna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second Time there
Samuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super super
Ingrid, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very helpful and the rooms were large and comfortable. We arrived late at night and found the area the hostel to be quite sketchy. I would not recommend walking the streets at night. The hostel itself felt very safe though. Great place to stay if you are looking for something cheap near the airport.
Katelyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect place for one night stay. Was very basic facilities, private room was very big though so lots of space to organise. Couldn’t organise shuttle to La Fortuna through the hostel but they were good at getting taxi to airport when the free shuttle timing didn’t work out.
Izzy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

This is ideal for a quick stop over if you've had a late flight into SJO, before you travel elsewhere in Costa Rica. The room was basic, very rickety old bunk beds that I was concerned might break as I was climbing up and down the ladder! The drains smelled absolutely terrible, I'm not sure what it was, but you can't spend long in the bathroom! Airport transfer was very helpful. Staff were reasonably helpful but not particularly friendly, which now I find unusual, after going elsewhere in Costa Rica, and people being SO nice! Essentially, good for a quick layover, I wouldn't stay longer.
Samantha, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The property seems to be not well cared for. Extremely noisy! Dirty bathroom.
Rachel, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

never and never !
Zarima, 1-night trip