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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near City Mall

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In the heart of Carmen, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel welcomes you with a free airport shuttle and Pizza Los Olivos restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Connect to WiFi or challenge friends at the billiards/pool table - previous guests rave about the multilingual staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • 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

Room options

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | 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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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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Market Alajuela - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • City Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 16 min walk - 1.4 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

  • ‪Subway Alajuela Centro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Campero Alajuela - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Parrillero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sabor a Tiquicia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soda Sabor Nicaragüense - ‬2 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM*
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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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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 Heredia (9-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 3 minutes' walk from Juan Santamaría Park.

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Reviews

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Airport
Shuttle
Taxi

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good place and location with airport shuttle. Air conditioning is nice and has a restaurant within the hostel.
Kerrie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I've stay there a few times over the years. Convenient location and comfortable.
avalon, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Kerrie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Is a nice place to stay
Samuel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Grate place to stay
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a private room that was surprisingly large was very close to airport perfect hostel to kill 24 hours before a flight.
Amin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Hans, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location, helpful staff.
Shaneese, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owners are great and you have everything that you need to enjoy your stay!
Charles-Etienne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The place is good
VICTOR VINICIUS, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

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

6/10 Good

Room was cool, the bar was great. Roomates kept farting throughout the night tho.
Bryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and well located
Samuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place, glad it’s open again. The rooftop bar is super fun with some great local color.
Moses, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
YanXiang, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in. Helpful staff.
Donna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second Time there
Samuel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Ana, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Super super
Ingrid, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

No fuss hostel close to airport

Private suite very spacious. No worries or complaints
Dionne, 1-night trip