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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

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

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Interior
10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Reception
Interior
Billiards
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
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

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Highlights

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

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Double Room with Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Double Room with Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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Highlights

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 Twin Bunk Beds

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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 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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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Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

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 neighborhood

Located in Carmen, a neighborhood in Alajuela, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel is near the airport. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit City Mall and Plaza Real Cariari, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Hacienda Alsacia. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Parque Viva or National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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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
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Tere - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Campero Alajuela - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway Alajuela Centro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sabor a Tiquicia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Parrillero - ‬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 roundtrip airport shuttle, an arcade/game 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), a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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Property amenities

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

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

Property 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 4:00 AM–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. 59 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 187 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

YanXiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not a great experience

Flight arrived at 10pm, requested transportation 1 month prior from the airport with flight details. Got a message from the hostel the morning I was to arrive that they couldn't provide a shuttle. That was the only reason I booked this place. Staff was OK, by the time I finally got an Uber, it was well after 11pm and I had a shuttle picking me up at 5am, so wasn't there long, no storage for your bags, so I was up most the night nervous about falling asleep without my bags being secure. Also when I arrived, I was starving from traveling all day to find out that there was absolutely zero restaurants or bars open after 10pm. I wouldn't book this place again, but it was OK if you get an earlier flight and don't mind not having a place to lock your belongings up.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

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

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