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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
Carmen hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Interior
Double Room with Private Bathroom | Free WiFi
Staircase
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
The price is $15
$38 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Room options

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room with Private Bathroom | Free WiFi

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Suite | Free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaría Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • City Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Parque Viva - 13 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 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 check out Pizza Los Olivos, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 onsite parking

Transfers

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

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/game room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Pizza Los Olivos - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CRC 7500.0 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

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

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 to 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 onsite parking at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel.
Is 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 onsite casino at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (5-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 onsite 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 Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) and 15 minutes' walk from City Mall.

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really cool inexpensive option in Alajuela. Nice owner and staff.
Devin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Samantha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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

2/10 Poor

Meredith, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good location, helpful staff.
Shaneese, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I would only stay here if you speak good Spanish. Guy at the front was rude and only spoke to me in Spanish when I couldn’t figure out how to open the door at night to get in. I can speak some but apparently not enough. I was obviously very tired and confused and he was quite rude about it. Also be aware the shuttle you have to get to before 10pm. The communication from them was very limited and took along time to respond when asking about check in and transport. Also no idea how the AC turns on, not sure if it even worked, which was a bummer cause it said they had AC. The room was very hot. Also was not shown or told where lockers were so could not lock up stuff. Very noisy- road and people talking in the lobby in the morning. Also be aware bathroom has no hand soap or towels. Lucky it was only a one night stay.
Taylor, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

never and never !
Zarima, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tamara, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Melvin Jose, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The area wasn’t super safe in all honesty, especially as a female I wouldn’t recommend to leave the hostel past dark. The hostel itself, very very basic, very dead, not a great place to meet people. The dining area was closed whenever you tried to go, the front desk when we went was not pleasant to interact with. Overall wouldn’t go back, the only pro is it’s by the airport and relatively cheap
Alexandra, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super super
Ingrid, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente para una noche , cerca del aeropuerto.
Soany, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in. Helpful staff.
Donna, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Alajuela Backpackers es un sitio cerca al aeropuerto, pero el sitio es muy basico, no tiene mucha luz, y no estaba muy limpio, es para pasar una noche maximo y continuar tu viaje.
Carolina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

No fuss hostel close to airport
Private suite very spacious. No worries or complaints
Dionne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved that it’s 24hr check in, I had transportation issues and didn’t even up getting to the hostel till 11pm and had to leave on the 4:10am shuttle for the airport so it was the most convenient stop to get a quick nap in, wash up and head out.
Jacklyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

William, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, easy, simple
Great! 5 min taxi from the SJO airport. We arrived late at night bc our flight landed at 11pm, and we were greeted easily upon arrival. We even could stash our luggage for a few hours in a locked room after checkout.
Noelani, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review