Title: Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=11901&destination=Alajuela%2C+Alajuela+Province%2C+Costa+Rica&selected=4583514&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Travelers gather in the arcade for games or unwind with coffee in hand, while the knowledgeable staff stands ready to help plan exciting local adventures ## Photo gallery for Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel ![Interior - Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel (Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/d8d4613e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel (Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/dc896dc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel (Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/fa3c1e88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room with Private Bathroom - Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel (Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/4f95e98f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel (Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/d70e4803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Apr. 5 - Apr. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr. 6 - Apr. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr. 10 - Apr. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr. 17 - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Jose-Hotels-Hostel-Alajuela-Backpackers.h4583514.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Jose-Hotels-Hostel-Alajuela-Backpackers.h4583514.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Carmen, a neighborhood in Alajuela, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel is near the airport. City Mall and Plaza Real Cariari are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sabana Park. Consider Parque Viva for a night out, and don't miss Hacienda Alsacia, a top local attraction. [Visit our Alajuela travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Alajuela.dx11901) [View more Hostels in San José](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hostels.d603085-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.01336%2C-84.21523&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ck5B0i4frpuxe88eYn8R2mEktpM=) SJO Airport Ave, 4th street, Alajuela, Alajuela ### What's nearby - ![Costa Rica, Alajuela, Santo Cristo de la Agonia church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532619549/c1ecda00-d78f-42b2-8cfa-4b8b3455c7d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alajuela Cathedral 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Juan Santamaría Park 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Central Park 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Central Market Alajuela 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - City Mall 11 min walk \- 1.0 km ### Getting around - San Antonio de Belen Station 17 min drive - Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) 7 min drive ### Restaurants - KFC 5 min walk - Subway Alajuela Centro 3 min walk - Campero Alajuela 3 min walk - El Pollo Parrillero 5 min walk - Trigo Miel 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. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Full breakfast (surcharge), a cruise ship terminal shuttle, and multilingual staff - A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table - Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83260000/83252400/83252364/33e4eaaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose Bajo Cornizal - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Laundry - 24/7 front desk 9.8 Exceptional 222 reviews CA $54 CA $61 total includes taxes & fees May 4 - May 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-04&endDate=2026-05-05&selected=83252364&PinnedHotelID=83252364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1039800/1039787/6dfcadbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica Ciudad Cariari - 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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 - 24-hour train station drop-off shuttle (surcharge) - Bus station shuttle (surcharge) - Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge) - Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge) ### Food and drink - Daily full breakfast available for a fee - 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 ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible train station shuttle ### 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 (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel? ### Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 7.2 Location ### 7.8 Staff & service ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 83 8 - Good 63 6 - Okay 50 4 - Poor 18 2 - Terrible 13 ## Reviews Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Marie Mar 16, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Airport shuttle is a big plus! The room was clean and perfect for a short stay. Very noisy at night. ##### Marie Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia Mar 23, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness Internet was fast room clean and the best part was the shuttle to the airport, the restaurant on the 4 floor is very nice the food take too long do not recommend to eat there but everything also was good. ##### Claudia Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Jan 17, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy check-in, easily upgraded to a private room, and good spots to eat close by! Really appreciated the free airport shuttle included. ##### Sarah Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Jan 13, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The hostel was simple but was exactly what we needed the night before an early morning flight. The free shuttle to the airport made it a very convenient stay ##### James Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Tomasz Jan 16, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Goos value for money and transport to the airport. ##### Tomasz Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom Dec 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was good, friendly staff, room as expected. ##### Tom Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Brandon Feb 4, 2026 I find this place to be pretty cool and a great value. We really just needed a place to crash for the night and its location and prices suited us well. The rooms have minimal amenities and the windows allow ALL of the busy, busy street noise in but what can ya say, the price is right. ##### Brandon Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigitte Feb 16, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quirky hotel/hostel, I had an individual room with bathroom. Room was lovely, clean, comfortable bed. This is a great place to stay over close to San Jose airport, and they run free airport shuttles! All in all, a really cost effective but very comfortable place to stay! Staff were always lovely and helpful, and there is an elevator if anyone's worried that there are 4 floors :) Great place. ##### Brigitte Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Sha-lynn Feb 3, 2026 It was a good location, building with a lot of character and potential. I know it is a budget hotel but could have improved in cleanliness. Room had a smell to it, shower head was full of mineral build up and maybe even mold(?). I would probably look for another option next time ##### Sha-lynn Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Courteous staff ##### Ruth Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerrie Aug 29, 2025 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. ##### Kerrie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerrilyn Sep 25, 2025 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! ##### Kerrilyn Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Shaneese May 25, 2024 Good location, helpful staff. ##### Shaneese Stayed 1 night in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amin Jan 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Had a private room that was surprisingly large was very close to airport perfect hostel to kill 24 hours before a flight. ##### Amin Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derick May 29, 2024 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 ##### Derick Stayed 1 night in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel Mar 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Quiet and well located ##### Samuel Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location. Useful transit to airport. Easy checkin and nice affordable rooms. Restaurant was decent too ##### Alex Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna Mar 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy check in. Helpful staff. ##### Donna Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ana Apr 1, 2025 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. ##### Ana Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katelyn May 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were very helpful and the rooms were large and comfortable. We arrived late at night and found the area the hostel to be quite sketchy. I would not recommend walking the streets at night. The hostel itself felt very safe though. Great place to stay if you are looking for something cheap near the airport. ##### Katelyn Stayed 1 night in May 2024 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Rachel Jul 9, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property seems to be not well cared for. Extremely noisy! Dirty bathroom. ##### Rachel Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Samantha Dec 22, 2024 This is ideal for a quick stop over if you've had a late flight into SJO, before you travel elsewhere in Costa Rica. The room was basic, very rickety old bunk beds that I was concerned might break as I was climbing up and down the ladder! The drains smelled absolutely terrible, I'm not sure what it was, but you can't spend long in the bathroom! Airport transfer was very helpful. Staff were reasonably helpful but not particularly friendly, which now I find unusual, after going elsewhere in Costa Rica, and people being SO nice! Essentially, good for a quick layover, I wouldn't stay longer. ##### Samantha Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kasey Apr 4, 2026 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I arrived after 10pm so could not get the shuttle, however the host was nice and I had no problems getting in (they buzzed me in right away though the door was closed for the night). The bedding did not look or smell clean. I travelled so long I accepted my fate but if I was remotely awake I would have asked them to replace. I chose a double and it was a double bed but also two (unused) bunks in the room. I slept there as the sheets looked fresher. The hotel is in a very cool building and common areas were very neat. Staff was all friendly, at least on check in and in the restaurant where I waited for my shuttle after checkout. The food I believe is from next door and was delicious. Location is right in town. Overall I would stay here again for the price and value. ##### Kasey Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wadiyyah Feb 4, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The room was standard and private🇨🇷. I got a good nights sleep ##### Wadiyyah Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriel Mar 2, 2026 Cool ##### Gabriel Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Chalets King St West at Jameson Ave Stop](https://www.expedia.ca/King-St-West-At-Jameson-Ave-Stop-Chalets.d553248635997354714-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Hotel el Descanso](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-El-Descanso.h69272651.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels near Church Street Marketplace](https://www.expedia.ca/Church-Street-Marketplace-Hotels.0-l6173771-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Terida Airport B&B](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Terida-Airport-BB.h18359195.Hotel-Information) > - [Costa Rica Tennis Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Costa-Rica-Tennis-Club-Hotel.h1240929.Hotel-Information) > - [Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Gran-Hotel-Costa-Rica.h15745.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels near Living Sky Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Living-Sky-Casino-Hotels.0-l6231942-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Apartments Brooks County](https://www.expedia.ca/Brooks-County-Apartments.d553248635976432176-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Hotels near South Okanagan Events Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Okanagan-Events-Centre-Hotels.0-l6127215-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-By-Hilton-San-Jose-Airport.h921872.Hotel-Information) > - [La Masseria](https://www.expedia.ca/Capua-Hotels-La-Masseria.h21756173.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels in Fort Vermilion](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Vermilion-Hotels.d3000439108.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Berlor Airport Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Berlor-Airport-Inn.h7230465.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Palma Real](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Palma-Real-Hotel-Casino.h459059.Hotel-Information) > - [City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-City-Express-San-Jose-Airport.h5421337.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Casa Antigua](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Casa-Antigua.h11083656.Hotel-Information) > - [The Edwardene](https://www.expedia.ca/Keswick-Hotels-The-Edwardene.h100215258.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > - [Flights from Regina (YQR) to Tocumen (PTY)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqr/pty/regina-to-panama-city) > - [Flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Miami (MIA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pvr/mia/puerto-vallarta-to-miami) > - [Flights from Hamilton (YHM) to Kenner (MSY)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhm/msy/hamilton-to-new-orleans) > - [Delta](https://www.expedia.ca/Delta-Flights.cDL.Travel-Guide-Airlines) ### Cars > - [Car rentals in Oaxaca](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Oaxaca.d2631.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > - [Lake Simcoe](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Simcoe-Ontario.d553248635810196047.Vacation-Attraction) > - [Craig Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Craig.d3000378818.Destination-Travel-Guides) > - [Calgary Tower](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Tower-Downtown-Calgary.d6072179.Vacation-Attraction) ### General