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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property

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Interior
A bedroom with a large bed, two windows, a small balcony, and a wooden shelf.
A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a plant, and a seating area with stools.
A kitchen with a pizza oven, a pizza being removed, and a person in a chef's uniform.
A hallway with a bamboo wall, a potted plant, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$53
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

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

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with a view, and an air conditioning unit.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room with Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a door.

Double Room with Private Bathroom

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

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with a view, and an air conditioning unit.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, an air conditioning unit, and a window with a view.

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a tiled floor, and a door leading to another room.

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite

A hotel room with a bed, wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Suite

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Alajuela

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel puts you in the centre of Alajuela, 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from City Mall and 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Parque Viva. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .The brasserie, Pizza Los Olivos, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Carmen hostel include Plaza Real Cariari and Costa Rica Convention Center.
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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
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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

As a guest of Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel, you'll find an arcade/games 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 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games 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 complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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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
  • 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

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

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

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 (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.

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 on-site 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

What is the cancellation policy at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 4 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel on 17 July 2026 start from AU$53, 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.

Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 241 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

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

8/10 Good

Kasey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived after 10pm so could not get the shuttle, however the host was nice and I had no problems getting in (they buzzed me in right away though the door was closed for the night). The bedding did not look or smell clean. I travelled so long I accepted my fate but if I was remotely awake I would have asked them to replace. I chose a double and it was a double bed but also two (unused) bunks in the room. I slept there as the sheets looked fresher. The hotel is in a very cool building and common areas were very neat. Staff was all friendly, at least on check in and in the restaurant where I waited for my shuttle after checkout. The food I believe is from next door and was delicious. Location is right in town. Overall I would stay here again for the price and value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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

6/10 Okay

Shaneese

Good location, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 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