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) ![10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/70c77bee.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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/dc896dc3.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 [Oct. 30 - Oct. 31](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 31 - Nov. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=4583514&PinnedHotelID=4583514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - 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1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![1 bedroom, 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 Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ![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 Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 3 Twin Bunk Beds ![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 Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Daily housekeeping - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583600/4583514/d34616a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Daily housekeeping - 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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 - ‪Soda Tere - ‬4 min walk - ‪Campero Alajuela - ‬3 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. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance - Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table - Coffee/tea in the lobby and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Heated floors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92550000/92548300/92548269/w3606h2364x0y0-bee8b3ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José Bajo Cornizal - Free WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 35 reviews CA $38 CA $43 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=92548269&PinnedHotelID=92548269&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83260000/83252400/83252364/fdebe2dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose Bajo Cornizal - 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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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 ### 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 #### 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 #### YanXiang Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Good ##### YanXiang Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 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 #### Gracen Feb 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Comfortable night stay before flying out! The front desk attendants were great and we had a wonderful stay! The shuttle to the airport was really easy and convenient. ##### Gracen Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moses Sep 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Love this place, glad it’s open again. The rooftop bar is super fun with some great local color. ##### Moses Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 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 #### Donna Mar 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy check in. Helpful staff. ##### Donna Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingrid Mar 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Super super ##### Ingrid Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 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 #### 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 . 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