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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
Alajuela hostel in Carmen with free airport shuttle and 24-hour front desk

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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

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Interior
Staircase
Free WiFi
Interior
Lobby

Overview of Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle

Explore the area

Map
SJO Airport Ave, 4th street, Alajuela, Alajuela
  • Popular LocationJuan Santamaría Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCity Mall15 min walk
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)6 min drive
  • Popular LocationOjo de Agua Spa Park9 min drive
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Room options

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Free WiFi

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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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

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 Twin Bunk Beds

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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

Alajuela

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel is located in Carmen, a neighborhood in Alajuela, and is near the airport. Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sabana Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica, or consider a night out at Parque Viva.
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What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaría Park - 3 min walk
  • Central Market Alajuela - 5 min walk
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • City Mall - 15 min walk
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • El Pollo Parrillero - 5 min walk
  • KFC - 5 min walk
  • Pastelería Inglesa (The Pastry Shop) - 3 min walk
  • Hamburguesa Los Talleres 1 - 6 min walk
  • July's Grill - 3 min walk

About this property

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Hostel located in Carmen
You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel. 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), multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times

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

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; 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

Property payment types

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

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 May 4, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel on May 6, 2024 start from P 860.55, excluding 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel located?

Located in Carmen, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Juan Santamaría Park and Central Market Alajuela. Central Park and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 132 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super super
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soany

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente para una noche , cerca del aeropuerto.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Izzy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Carolina

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

10/10 Excellent

Dionne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No fuss hostel close to airport
Private suite very spacious. No worries or complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024