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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
Gather round for a game in the arcade or relax with coffee in hand. Let helpful staff plan your next adventure.

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Interior
10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Staircase
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is €42
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Room options

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
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
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • City Mall - 15 min walk
  • Parque Viva - 13 min drive
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

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

Hostel near City Mall
Located close to Parque Viva and Plaza Real Cariari, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel provides a free return airport shuttle, an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Pizza Los Olivos, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and a billiards/pool table
  • Multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • 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

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; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 7500.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

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

How much is parking at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel doesn't offer parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel on 22 Feb 2025 start from €42.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel located?

Located in Carmen, this hostel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from City Mall, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Parque Viva and Plaza Real Cariari. Hacienda Alsacia and Costa Rica Convention Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 162 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a private room that was surprisingly large was very close to airport perfect hostel to kill 24 hours before a flight.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anabella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Samantha

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

VICTOR VINICIUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Staff & service
Hello so I booked this for my daughter which is a young adult due to her plane for Liberia didn't leave until the next day. It is very convenient for a quick emphasis on quick layover. The free shuttle is awesome side note, you must book shuttle 24hrs in advance. If the shuttle dnt work a taxis is approximately $10 usd. They initially put my daughter in a dorm room with 3 guys she did not feel comfortable and called me crying. I told her to just stay in the lobby where there is a camera and the front desk personnel. The front desk attendant immediately seen her distress and provided her private room And bathroom and as a parent I was so grateful for this. So in my heart they get a 10/10!!! Btw I paid for the dorm room, my daughter was just uncomfortable with how many guys in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grate place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cool inexpensive option in Alajuela. Nice owner and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Rachel, Cleveland

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property seems to be not well cared for. Extremely noisy! Dirty bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Meredith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the airport for a quick layover, wonderful staff and nicely located close to the market and everything you need
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Shaneese

Good location, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zarima

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
never and never !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Melvin Jose

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024