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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property

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Interior
Restaurant
Interior
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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SJO Airport Ave, 4th street, Alajuela, Alajuela
  • Place, Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Market Alajuela
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, City Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite

Suite

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Alajuela

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel puts you in the centre of Alajuela, 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from City Mall and 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Parque Viva. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .The brasserie, Pizza Los Olivos, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Carmen hostel include Plaza Real Cariari and Costa Rica Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaría Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Market Alajuela - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • City Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 17 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway Alajuela Centro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Campero Alajuela - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Parrillero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trigo Miel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

As a guest of Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel, you'll find an arcade/games room, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Alajuela hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel offers 22 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free return airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • 24-hour train station drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Pizza Los Olivos

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 7500.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 7500.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 224 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aijia

The staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
8min from airport. First time at an hostel. Really convenient for a night. I was excepting worst but I was lucky. Clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excelente atención de front desk. Indicaciones y ayuda para puntos de interés y asistencia.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

shawna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really dirty and everything was stinky and humid. No AC and the windows don't open. The bathroom had mold and the bedding smelled like dirty gym bag. The outside of the building and hallways were nice but everything else was smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so welcoming and helpful. The rooms were clean and the price cannot be beat. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The person at the desk was friendly and helpful, but he recommended the upstairs restaurant, which ended up being closed. I found this out by taking the elevator upstairs and being met with total darkness. The hall to my room was dark when I was trying to find my room, as well. Otherwise, it was an acceptable place to spend one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place and location with airport shuttle. Air conditioning is nice and has a restaurant within the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerrie

Liked: Staff & service
Ok for the price. It was just loud during my stay and bunk beds did not have curtains. Location is close to food and airport. Front desk was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

avalon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stay there a few times over the years. Convenient location and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hans

The Rezeption was Open at Night. Somehow difficult to find as the Place didn‘t Show a visible sign. The Shuttle did not v Come; poss
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daphney

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daphney

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gianna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was cool, the bar was great. Roomates kept farting throughout the night tho.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rajdeep

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025