Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Hostel with free airport shuttle, near City Mall

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October 2025

November 2025

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.

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Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Laundry

Room options

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Sep 24 - Sep 25

Tomorrow

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room with Private Bathroom

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Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Daily housekeeping

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

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

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

1 building
4 floors
Built in 2007
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

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.

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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

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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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