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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near City Mall in Alajuela

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Interior
Reception
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Billiards
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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SJO Airport Ave, 4th street, Alajuela, Alajuela
  • Place, Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, City Mall
    ‪13 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
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite

Suite

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Alajuela

Heart of Alajuela.With a stay at this Carmen hostel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of City Mall and 6 miles (10 km) of Parque Viva. Plaza Real Cariari is within 6 miles (10 km) and Hacienda Alsacia is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaría Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • City Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway Alajuela Centro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trigo Miel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Soda Los Sapitos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sabor a Tiquicia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Hostel near City Mall in Alajuela
As a guest of Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel, you'll find an arcade/game 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 a 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game 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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • 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

Things to do

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

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

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.

Property 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 onsite 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

How close is Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel to the airport?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel is 1.8 mi (7-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel on Jul 19, 2026 start from CA $16, 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.

Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel offers a free airport shuttle, available from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times.

Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel offer free breakfast?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Fiesta (5-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (9-min drive) are nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel have a pool?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel to downtown Alajuela?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Alajuela.

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 240 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for the budget. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport shuttle is a big plus! The room was clean and perfect for a short stay. Very noisy at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness
Internet was fast room clean and the best part was the shuttle to the airport, the restaurant on the 4 floor is very nice the food take too long do not recommend to eat there but everything also was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, easily upgraded to a private room, and good spots to eat close by! Really appreciated the free airport shuttle included.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was simple but was exactly what we needed the night before an early morning flight. The free shuttle to the airport made it a very convenient stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Goos value for money and transport to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, friendly staff, room as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon

I find this place to be pretty cool and a great value. We really just needed a place to crash for the night and its location and prices suited us well. The rooms have minimal amenities and the windows allow ALL of the busy, busy street noise in but what can ya say, the price is right.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wadiyyah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was standard and private🇨🇷. I got a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky hotel/hostel, I had an individual room with bathroom. Room was lovely, clean, comfortable bed. This is a great place to stay over close to San Jose airport, and they run free airport shuttles! All in all, a really cost effective but very comfortable place to stay! Staff were always lovely and helpful, and there is an elevator if anyone's worried that there are 4 floors :) Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Cool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Fantastic value for the price. But zero amenities no soap or anything in the bathrooms no towels provided just bare bones all the way around and no kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

10/10 Excellent

Aijia

The staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sha-lynn

It was a good location, building with a lot of character and potential. I know it is a budget hotel but could have improved in cleanliness. Room had a smell to it, shower head was full of mineral build up and maybe even mold(?). I would probably look for another option next time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shaneese

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles-Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are great and you have everything that you need to enjoy your stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024