Hostel
Alajuela City
7.7/10

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Backpackers Alajuela is a beautiful hostel located in Alajuela Town Centre. It boasts free Wi-Fi, a on-site restaurant and a free shuttle service to the airport, a 5-minute drive away. The property offers bright private suites with beautiful views of the city. The spacious air-conditioned rooms feature hypoallergenic linens and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. The property also has a restaurant that serves international cuisine like pizza and pasta. There is TV room and a furnished terrace. The tour desk can help arrange activities to local attractions like Paos Volcano, a 30-minute drive away. Guests can also explore the restaurants and sights located within a 5-minute walk of Alajuela Backpackers.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Loyal customers: There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Al frente del Parque Calian Vargas Alajuela Centro, 68241 Alajuela City, Costa Rica, Alajuela City, Costa Rica

Facilities

Airport shuttle (free) Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Restaurant 24-hour front desk Bar

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a room with two bunk beds and a fan at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel in Alajuela City

a bedroom with a bed and two windows at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel in Alajuela City

a hallway with a plant and a painting on the wall at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel in Alajuela City

a room with three bunk beds and a window at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel in Alajuela City

a bedroom with a bed and a window at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel in Alajuela City

a bed with two red pillows in a bedroom at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel in Alajuela City

a room with three bunk beds with blue sheets at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel in Alajuela City

a view of a window of a house at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel in Alajuela City

a sunset with the sun in the sky at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel in Alajuela City

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Reviews

Luisa 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Great place and cheap for a night if you need an accommodation close to the airport. They come and pick you up at the airport also. I loved it. It s clean and friendly 24/7 reception.

Cons: Noth8ng really

Suresh 10/10

New Zealand 🇳🇿

Pros: Staff were friendly. They arranged an free airport shuttle. I had a room at the front of the hotel. I thought there would be a lot of street noise, but no it was quiet.

Cons: I was there in the quiet season so this review may be biased. I had the room to myself.

Aino 8/10

Finland 🇫🇮

Nice stay near the airport

Pros: Free airport shuttle until check out, so if you have a evening flight the last shuttle is 11.30. The room was bright, with windows to the street. Good airconditioner, comfortable bed and pillows, hot water. Rooftop with beautiful views to the mountains. I Really liked this place, but for me it's more hotel than a hostel.

Cons: The drain in the shower was almost clogged. Took very long to get hot water, would be nice to have some information for about it. No hangers or hooks in the room. A bit noisy. No kitchen or even hot water available, only microwave and it was super dirty and smelled very bad.

Megan 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Would recommend for a night before or after landing at San Jose airport

Pros: Very handy for the airport (free shuttle), helpful staff, comfortable beds, great value for money

Cons: It’s a wee bit tired and the bathrooms could have done with a clean but honestly no complaints you get what you pay for!

Louise 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Just what I needed

Pros: Location and the staff. It was only an overnight stop. Comfortable mattress.

Cons: Light and noisy but no fault of the hostel.

Martin 8/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Pros: It's nice to have a hostel option in Alajuela. There's many beds and capacity is good. It's a convenient option near the airport.

Cons: No kitchen, drinkable water, or coffee. The bed mattresses and pillows are thin and could be improved. The room got strangely hot at night.

Francois 10/10

Canada 🇨🇦

Great place! Perfect for travelers who want to sleep near the airport.

Pros: The fact that rooms open to the inside of this fine hostel is great: it keeps the heavy traffic noises away.

Cons: All was good.

Edwards 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: I used the hostel for an overnight stay with a shuttle bus to the airport for an early flight. It was very reasonably priced and comfortable enough, clean and conveniently close to the airport

Tachfine 8/10

France 🇫🇷

Pros: Nice hostel for a quick stay especially after a late flight or an early flight -- very close to the airport (10-15 minutes drive). Facilities are good. Staff are friendly and helpful. The town itself is small but has plenty of shops, restaurants and services which may be needed for a quick stay.

Federica 8/10

Costa Rica 🇨🇷

A decent yet basic place to spend the night before a flight.

Pros: Excellent location, plenty of places to buy food and much more at walking distance. Nice little green area just opposite the hostel. Free airport shuttle service makes travel stress-free.

Cons: In all the private rooms I stayed in the past, there are No bed side lights. Very cold shower. Fan in bathroom didn’t work.