Hostel
Alajuela City
8.9/10

Las Carmelas

Essential Facilities: Las Carmelas in Alajuela offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and a shared kitchen. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Additional amenities feature a washing machine, work desk, and soundproofing. Free off-site parking is available. Dining Experience: A vegetarian breakfast with local specialities and warm dishes is served daily. The on-site kitchenette and dining area provide convenient meal options. Prime Location: Located 3 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Las Carmelas is near attractions such as Poas National Park (32 km) and La Paz Waterfall Gardens (34 km). Highly rated for its connectivity and convenient location.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Breakfast info: Vegetarian
FREE parking!

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Calle La Haya Casa 9E, 20101 Alajuela City, Costa Rica, Alajuela City, Costa Rica

Facilities

Airport shuttle Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms 24-hour front desk Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Breakfast

Gallery

a bathroom with a shower with two soap dispensers at Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José in Alajuela City

a room with three bunk beds in a room at Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José in Alajuela City

a living room with a table and a couch at Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José in Alajuela City

a living room with a couch and a stair case at Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José in Alajuela City

a wooden bowl of rice with beans and vegetables at Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José in Alajuela City

a fishtank with a plant in a aquarium at Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José in Alajuela City

a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator at Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José in Alajuela City

a living room with a blue couch and a fish tank at Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José in Alajuela City

a wooden boat on a shelf in a room at Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José in Alajuela City

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Reviews

Zuzana 10/10

Czech Republic 🇨🇿

Perfect before or after the flight.

Pros: Lovely and clean, dorm room was comfortable and with spacious lockers, bathroom nearby. Near the airport (driving/taxi, not walking) There’s a small shop in a walking distance by the main road. The place and the area is very safe. We could check in late (2am) no problem, we really appreciated it. They even offer airport transfer.

Roland 9/10

Hungary 🇭🇺

Great value for money, clean and comfortable room. Smooth check in and out

Pros: Smooth check in at midnight to a nice clean room. Simple design but good value for money. Breakfast option in a very cute house just 20 meters from the appartment. Recommendable

Caroline 8/10

Guatemala 🇬🇹

Pros: I liked the garden. The sound of the water during the night was peaceful.

Cons: I think the breakfast is over priced.

Corina 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Best stay in San Jose Costa Rica

Pros: One of the best places I stayed in Central America! Super clean, comfortable beds, great showers and people generally respect the quietness of a hostel better than anywhere else. The family that runs it are super nice and helpful. Pick up from airport was a great bonus! I would stay again with no hesitation.

Cons: Nothing! It was perfect.

Julie 8/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Great little hostel near the airport.

Pros: Really friendly owners and staff. Clean rooms, clean shared bathrooms, clean kitchen. Common areas nice and spacious. Very secure area. Had no issues with parking our Motorcycle in the street.

Elin 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Overall very comfortable, one of the best nights sleep we had and would stay again to access the airport.

Pros: Close to the airport which is why we picked it, within walking distance of restaurants, bed was very comfortable and room was dark at night making for a quality night sleep, fan in the room also kept it lovely and cool, hot water for a shower and spacious room with good wifi.

Cons: A long drive from the centre of the city if your bus drops you off there.

Florentina 9/10

Argentina 🇦🇷

Comfy hotel right next to the airprot

Pros: It is very close to the airport in case you need to stay close to it. Comfortable and next to a shop. Great kitchen.

Cons: No AC, but it was not as hot as other places in Costa Rica. Facilities need better updates.

Yannick 9/10

Switzerland 🇨🇭

Conveniently close to the airport, nice stay with great dinner and company

Pros: Super close to the airport with everything you need and a wonderfully social setting for dinner at a bigger table with other guests. The setting creates an easy way to meet and chat with other people.

Samantha 9/10

Netherlands 🇳🇱

Perfect for a night, super close to the airport

Pros: We stayed here twice during our arrival and departure to Costa Rica. The location is perfect for getting to and from the airport. Rooms are comfortable enough, there is a nice common area, and it’s perfect for a night. We loved Holly! Note that the reception is just around the corner at the Garden Hostel. Wifi was perfect.

Cons: It would have been nice to have proper chairs at the dining table instead of stools.