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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of 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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Train station drop-off service
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Bus station shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Communal living room
$31 nightly
The total price is $36
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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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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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 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

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
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway Alajuela Centro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Campero Alajuela - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Parrillero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trigo Miel - ‬5 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. Also, City Mall and Plaza Real Cariari are within a short drive.

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 (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
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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*
    • Train station drop-off available 24 hours
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
    • Bus station shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • 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

Accessibility

  • Accessible train station shuttle

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

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 (5-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.

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

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Airport
Shuttle
Taxi

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for the budget. Great place.
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything perfect
Zori, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was good, friendly staff, room as expected.
Tom, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean
Gabe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff
Aijia, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

I've stay there a few times over the years. Convenient location and comfortable.
avalon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff
Ruth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so welcoming and helpful. The rooms were clean and the price cannot be beat. Highly recommended!
Kerrilyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

8min from airport. First time at an hostel. Really convenient for a night. I was excepting worst but I was lucky. Clean place.
Hilarie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff was very nice but my sheets weren’t clean
Sydney, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Is a nice place to stay
Samuel, 2-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

Grate place to stay
Charles, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good location, helpful staff.
Shaneese, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The owners are great and you have everything that you need to enjoy your stay!
Charles-Etienne, 1-night trip
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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
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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
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8/10 Very good

The place is good
VICTOR VINICIUS, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and well located
Samuel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really cool inexpensive option in Alajuela. Nice owner and staff.
Devin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I’ve stayed at my fair share of hostels and budget-friendly accommodations around the world, but Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel genuinely surprised me in the best way possible. From the moment we arrived, the entire experience felt warm, welcoming, and remarkably well-organized — but the real standout? Their shuttle driver, Jesus M. Let me be clear: Jesus M. is not just a shuttle driver. He is the heartbeat of this place. From the very first interaction, he went above and beyond in ways that most five-star hotels could only dream of. He didn’t just transport guests from point A to point B — he made every single person in that shuttle feel seen, cared for, and genuinely valued. Whether it was offering helpful local tips, accommodating everyone’s needs with a smile, or simply making the ride feel like part of the vacation itself, Jesus delivered an experience that was nothing short of exceptional. My partner and I were blown away by the level of personalized attention he gave us. He took the time to learn what we needed, answered every question we had about the area, and made thoughtful accommodations that showed he truly cared — not because it was his job, but because that’s just who he is. In a world where genuine hospitality is increasingly rare, Jesus M. is a breath of fresh air.
Ana Gabriela, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The room was really dirty and everything was stinky and humid. No AC and the windows don't open. The bathroom had mold and the bedding smelled like dirty gym bag. The outside of the building and hallways were nice but everything else was smelly.
shawna, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

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