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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free airport shuttle, near City Mall

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Interior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior
Double Room with Private Bathroom | Free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room with Private Bathroom | Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room | Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Free WiFi

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Free WiFi

Suite

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Alajuela

Located in Carmen within a short stroll of City Mall, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel is within a 15-minute drive of Plaza Real Cariari. This 22-room hostel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a free airport shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaría Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Market Alajuela - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • City Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway Alajuela Centro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Campero Alajuela - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Parrillero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ajuá - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sabor a Tiquicia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Hostel with free airport shuttle, near City Mall
Guests of Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Airport transportation is made easy with a free airport shuttle (available on request). The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Relax with a rainfall shower. Change of bedsheets is available on request.

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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 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 7500.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • 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
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Carmen, just steps from Juan Santamaría Park, and within a 10-minute walk of Central Market Alajuela and Central Park. You'll also find City Mall and Plaza Real Alajuela less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel have a casino?

No, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Pizza Los Olivos.

Are there connecting rooms at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How far is the airport from Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

The closest major airport to Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is 1.8 mi away (7 minutes by car). Another top airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is located 12.1 mi away (28-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel.

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 199 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

YanXiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

calvin

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

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

Traveled 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