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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
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

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
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 Twin Bunk Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • 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 - 0.3 km
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • City Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Parque Viva - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 18 min drive - 14.7 km

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
  • ‪Soda Sabor Nicaragüense - ‬2 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), tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception
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

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

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

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. 58 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 186 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

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

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

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
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

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar para hospedarte y está súper cerca del aeropuerto, super recomendado
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a private room that was surprisingly large was very close to airport perfect hostel to kill 24 hours before a flight.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

VICTOR VINICIUS

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

8/10 Good

Charles

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

YanXiang

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

6/10 Okay

Shaneese

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

10/10 Excellent

Soany

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente para una noche , cerca del aeropuerto.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cool inexpensive option in Alajuela. Nice owner and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Liked: Staff & service
Emplacement parfait, près de l'aéroport, donc très pratique pour une nuit avant un vol. Shuttle gratuit pour nous amener à l'aéroport. Restaurant au 4e étage, donc pas besoin de sortir pour manger quelque chose. Présence d'une ascenseur pour monter et descendre d'un étage à l'autre. Draps et chambre propres. Pas de savon ni de papier à main dans la salle de bain et les divans dans le hall d'entrée de l'hostel et les fauteuils dans le corridor sont très vieux (je doute de leur propreté)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Pablo Eduardo

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

Buen lugar

El lugar está en un muy buen lugar, y tiene servicio gratuito al aeropuerto. Además de están muy limpio.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ambre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres pratique pour une nuit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gusto el lugar, es tranquilo, me quede 3 noches y todo bien! Es acogedor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Oliver

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