Title: Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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/cb42c820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel (Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/70c77bee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Billiards - Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel (Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/f16c957e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) ![Reception - Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel (Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/f361b6f2.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 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 26 - Dec. 27](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 27 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 2 - 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1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/45c69112.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Rainfall showerhead Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room ![Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/c4a267b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Rainfall showerhead Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 3 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room ![10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/70c77bee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Rainfall showerhead Daily housekeeping - 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Airport (SJO) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Subway Alajuela Centro - ‬3 min walk - ‪Campero Alajuela - ‬3 min walk - ‪El Pollo Parrillero - ‬5 min walk - ‪Sabor a Tiquicia - ‬1 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 roundtrip airport shuttle, an arcade/game 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. 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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 ### 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; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 ### 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? ### 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 7.6 ### 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) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 7.2 Location ### 7.8 Staff & service ### 7.2 Eco-friendliness ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 63 8 - Good 57 6 - Okay 46 4 - Poor 17 2 - Terrible 12 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Courteous staff ##### Ruth Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shaneese May 25, 2024 Good location, helpful staff. ##### Shaneese Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aijia Dec 20, 2025 The staff ##### Aijia Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hilarie Dec 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 8min from airport. First time at an hostel. Really convenient for a night. I was excepting worst but I was lucky. Clean place. ##### Hilarie Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sydney Nov 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities The staff was very nice but my sheets weren’t clean ##### Sydney Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### avalon Aug 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I've stay there a few times over the years. Convenient location and comfortable. ##### avalon Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kerrie Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Ok for the price. It was just loud during my stay and bunk beds did not have curtains. Location is close to food and airport. Front desk was very friendly and helpful. ##### Kerrie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### shawna Nov 16, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was really dirty and everything was stinky and humid. No AC and the windows don't open. The bathroom had mold and the bedding smelled like dirty gym bag. The outside of the building and hallways were nice but everything else was smelly. ##### shawna Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel Jul 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Is a nice place to stay ##### Samuel Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Charles Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Grate place to stay ##### Charles Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Hans Aug 14, 2025 The Rezeption was Open at Night. Somehow difficult to find as the Place didn‘t Show a visible sign. The Shuttle did not v Come; poss ##### Hans Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles-Etienne Jun 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The owners are great and you have everything that you need to enjoy your stay! ##### Charles-Etienne Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### VICTOR VINICIUS Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The place is good ##### VICTOR VINICIUS Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jennifer Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The person at the desk was friendly and helpful, but he recommended the upstairs restaurant, which ended up being closed. I found this out by taking the elevator upstairs and being met with total darkness. The hall to my room was dark when I was trying to find my room, as well. Otherwise, it was an acceptable place to spend one night. ##### Jennifer Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Dominican Republic](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Dominican-Republic-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d50-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Las Vegas Strip](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Strip-Las-Vegas-Hotels.0-n800045-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-San-Jose-Corobici.h441323.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-By-Hilton-San-Jose-Airport.h921872.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Presidente](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Presidente.h1126992.Hotel-Information) > > [Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Costa-Rica-Backpackers-Hostel.h9411196.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Conde Apartamentos](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Casa-Conde-Hotel-Suites.h1219064.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Wyndham-San-Jose-Herradura-Hotel-Convention-Center.h1377921.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Mango](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Mango.h29702434.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h1039787.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Edmonton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels.d180002.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-San-Jose-Costa-Rica-Airport.h2303711.Hotel-Information) > > [Moon Palace Jamaica – All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Ocho-Rios-Hotels-Moon-Palace-Jamaica-All-Inclusive.h9022224.Hotel-Information) > > [Pan Pacific Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Pan-Pacific-Toronto.h19145.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-San-Jose-La-Sabana.h10579877.Hotel-Information) > > [Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Gran-Hotel-Costa-Rica.h15745.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Grano de Oro](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Grano-De-Oro.h994383.Hotel-Information) > > [Barceló San José](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Barcelo-San-Jose.h788912.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels.d178288.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Chicago (ORD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/ord/montreal-to-chicago) > > [Turkish Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Turkish-Airlines-Flights.cTK.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Nairobi (NBO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/nbo/toronto-to-nairobi) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yvr/toronto-to-vancouver) ### Cars ### Packages