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# Global House Costa Rica Backpackers

Travelers at Global House Costa Rica Backpackers start their day with authentic local breakfast while staying connected through reliable WiFi service

## Photo gallery for Global House Costa Rica Backpackers

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

In the heart of Carmen, Global House Costa Rica Backpackers welcomes visitors with genuine Costa Rican hospitality. The complimentary local breakfast gives guests a taste of regional flavors, while free WiFi keeps them connected throughout their stay.

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi

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### Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

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## About the area

Located in Carmen, a neighborhood in Alajuela, Global House Costa Rica Backpackers is near the airport. Cariari Golf Course and Cariari Bowling Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Central Market Alajuela. Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and Ojo de Agua Spa Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Alajuela travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Alajuela.dx11901)

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Av. 7, Alajuela, Provincia de Alajuela

### What's nearby

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Alajuela Cathedral  
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- Central Market Alajuela  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- Central Park  
5 min walk \- 0.4 km
- Juan Santamaría Park  
8 min walk \- 0.7 km
- City Mall  
2 min drive \- 2.1 km

### Getting around

- San Antonio de Belen Station  
20 min drive
- Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)  
9 min drive

### Restaurants

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## About this property

### Global House Costa Rica Backpackers

Hostel located in Carmen

 Global House Costa Rica Backpackers provides free breakfast (local cuisine) and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

Room features

All guestrooms at Global House Costa Rica Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi. 

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Onsite parking available only on request
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- Onsite parking options include a carport

### Food and drink

- Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

### More

- Designated smoking areas

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Shower/bathtub combination

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

### Check-out

Check-out before noon

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Host will greet you

### Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Up to 15 lbs per pet

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts cash

Property Registration Number 3101790500

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

### Property is also known as

Global House CR Backpackers

Global House Costa Rica Backpackers Alajuela

## Frequently asked questions

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