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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

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

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Billiards
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Located in Carmen, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel offers a free airport shuttle. Guests can enjoy meals at Pizza Los Olivos, connect to WiFi, or play billiards. The multilingual staff receives consistently positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Double Room with Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Double Room with Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
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Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
SJO Airport Ave, 4th street, Alajuela, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaría Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • City Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Parque Viva - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 18 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Tere - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Campero Alajuela - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sabor a Tiquicia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway Alajuela Centro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ajuá - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Hostel near City Mall
Located close to Parque Viva and Plaza Real Cariari, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel provides a free return airport shuttle, an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Pizza Los Olivos, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and a billiards/pool table
  • Multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

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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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 7500.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 7500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 much is parking at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel?

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel located?

Located in Carmen, this hostel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from City Mall, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Parque Viva and Plaza Real Cariari. Hacienda Alsacia and Costa Rica Convention Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 184 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Charles

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

8/10 Good

VICTOR VINICIUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Derick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the airport for a quick layover, wonderful staff and nicely located close to the market and everything you need
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

YanXiang

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and well located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Useful transit to airport. Easy checkin and nice affordable rooms. Restaurant was decent too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, glad it’s open again. The rooftop bar is super fun with some great local color.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Anabella

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

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

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second Time there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super super
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and the rooms were large and comfortable. We arrived late at night and found the area the hostel to be quite sketchy. I would not recommend walking the streets at night. The hostel itself felt very safe though. Great place to stay if you are looking for something cheap near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Izzy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for one night stay. Was very basic facilities, private room was very big though so lots of space to organise. Couldn’t organise shuttle to La Fortuna through the hostel but they were good at getting taxi to airport when the free shuttle timing didn’t work out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Samantha

This is ideal for a quick stop over if you've had a late flight into SJO, before you travel elsewhere in Costa Rica. The room was basic, very rickety old bunk beds that I was concerned might break as I was climbing up and down the ladder! The drains smelled absolutely terrible, I'm not sure what it was, but you can't spend long in the bathroom! Airport transfer was very helpful. Staff were reasonably helpful but not particularly friendly, which now I find unusual, after going elsewhere in Costa Rica, and people being SO nice! Essentially, good for a quick layover, I wouldn't stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024