Title: Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 Hostel with free airport shuttle, near City Mall ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/cb42c820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/dc896dc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/f361b6f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/70c77bee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Billiards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/f16c957e.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. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Breakfast available - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 9 - Nov. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 10 - Nov. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 21 - 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[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 ![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 - 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 - Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Campero Alajuela - ‬3 min walk - ‪Soda Tere - ‬4 min walk - ‪Subway Alajuela Centro - ‬3 min walk - ‪Sabor a Tiquicia - ‬1 min walk - ‪El Pollo Parrillero - ‬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. 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 ### 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 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? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 4:00 AM–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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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 59 8 - Good 55 6 - Okay 46 4 - Poor 16 2 - Terrible 11 ### 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 ### 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 #### 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 #### Samuel Mar 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Second Time there ##### Samuel Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### Oliver Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Amenities Disliked: Cleanliness . ##### Oliver Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### calvin Mar 1, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This was a one night stop off after arriving at San Jose. No one was at the airport to collect me as stated. Had to phone up then wait . Pretty poor service . ##### calvin Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Zarima May 2, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities never and never ! ##### Zarima Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 #### Jessica Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Room comfort #### Not a great experience Flight arrived at 10pm, requested transportation 1 month prior from the airport with flight details. Got a message from the hostel the morning I was to arrive that they couldn't provide a shuttle. That was the only reason I booked this place. Staff was OK, by the time I finally got an Uber, it was well after 11pm and I had a shuttle picking me up at 5am, so wasn't there long, no storage for your bags, so I was up most the night nervous about falling asleep without my bags being secure. Also when I arrived, I was starving from traveling all day to find out that there was absolutely zero restaurants or bars open after 10pm. I wouldn't book this place again, but it was OK if you get an earlier flight and don't mind not having a place to lock your belongings up. ##### Jessica Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gabrielle Apr 11, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Emplacement parfait, près de l'aéroport, donc très pratique pour une nuit avant un vol. Shuttle gratuit pour nous amener à l'aéroport. Restaurant au 4e étage, donc pas besoin de sortir pour manger quelque chose. Présence d'une ascenseur pour monter et descendre d'un étage à l'autre. Draps et chambre propres. Pas de savon ni de papier à main dans la salle de bain et les divans dans le hall d'entrée de l'hostel et les fauteuils dans le corridor sont très vieux (je doute de leur propreté) ##### Gabrielle Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bryan Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Room was cool, the bar was great. Roomates kept farting throughout the night tho. ##### Bryan Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### YanXiang Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Good ##### YanXiang Stayed 1 night in Feb 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 #### Anabella Jan 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Well the driver and from desk are very kind the building is clean but the wrkng think is l the building the lught are off too dark ##### Anabella Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Too noisy, cannot rest or sleep The room was on the street and the windows don’t close fully (there is a gap at the bottom), therefore not isolated at all, which means you hear the whole traffic day and night. It’s impossible to sleep straight through the night. The room was basic and clean ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### Innsouka Nov 21, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Le transport est pas venu nous chercher ##### Innsouka Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### First Time; Would Do Again At 57 years old, this was my first time staying in a hostel. It was interesting to be in a ‘mixed room’ and the gentleman that I shared it with was a very kind, respectful local. The reception was helpful and I felt confident my suitcases were safely secure. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth Mayela Nov 1, 2024 Gente muy amables y serviciales, el taxista que me asignaron fue cordial y puntual ##### Ruth Mayela Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Cariari-San-Jose-Costa-Rica.h118803.Hotel-Information) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [Luxhigh Hotel San José](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Del-Rey-Casino.h13333495.Hotel-Information) > > [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) > > [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) > > [Casa Conde Hotel & Suites](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) > > [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) > > [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) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Jakarta (CGK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/cgk/toronto-to-jakarta) > > [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 > [Car rentals in St. John's](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-St-Johns.d181832.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Paradise Island Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Paradise-Island.d2793.Destination-Travel-Guides)