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Hostel Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel (formerly Alajuela Backpackers)

Al frente del Parque Calian Vargas Alajuela Centro, Alajuela, 68241 (show map)

7.6

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1355 verified reviews

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Hostel Overview

Backpackers Alajuela is a beautiful hostel located in Alajuela Town Centre. It boasts free Wi-Fi, a on-site restaurant and a free shuttle service to the airport, a 5-minute drive away.
The property offers bright private suites with beautiful views of the city. The spacious air-conditioned rooms feature hypoallergenic linens and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet.
The property also has a restaurant that serves international cuisine like pizza and pasta. There is TV room and a furnished terrace.
The tour desk can help arrange activities to local attractions like Paos Volcano, a 30-minute drive away. Guests can also explore the restaurants and sights located within a 5-minute walk of Alajuela Backpackers.

Formerly Alajuela Backpackers

Before April 2019 Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel was known as Alajuela Backpackers

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Double Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This spacious, air-conditioned suite has a seating area, tiled floors and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

Junior Suite - enter dates to see room photos

This air-conditioned suite has a small seating area, in addition to a cable TV, tiled floors and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

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This air-conditioned suite has a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. There is also a small seating area, black-out curtains and free Wi-Fi.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

One bed in a shared 4-bed female-only dorm with an en suite bathroom. It features air conditioning, black-out blinds and fresh bed linen.

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

One bed in a shared 6-bed mixed dorm with an en suite bathroom. It features air conditioning, black-out blinds and fresh bed linen.

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This bed in dormitory features a tile/marble floor, air conditioning and private entrance.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This bed in dormitory has air conditioning and tile/marble floor.

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

The dormitory room offers air conditioning, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 10 beds.

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Facilities of Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

General
WiFi everywhere

Activities
Billiards, Darts

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Restaurant

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (free)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Lockers, Luggage storage, Tour desk

Common areas
Games room, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Laundry

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Lift, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Bath, Bathroom, Cable Channels, City view, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Hypoallergenic, Mountain view, Private entrance, Seating Area, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Terrace, Tile/Marble floor, Toilet, Towels, TV, Upper floors accessible by lift

Last updated: 2 Apr 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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14:00:00- hours

Check-Out
-11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note that the shuttle is only available from 04:10 until 22:00.
Guests who ask about pickup service are requested to inform the property at least 24 hours in advance of their expected arrival time.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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7.6

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1355 verified reviews

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Mackenzie

“Very good”

8.0

23 Mar 2025

Free shuttle to the airport is really helpful especially the hostel is rather cheap

Annalena

“great for the airport next day!!”

9.0

11 Mar 2025

perfect place if you want to go to the airport, not much around, dorms are good enough for the purpose:) Upstairs is a cute restaurant and downstairs a pool table where you can spend the time before your flight Shuttle service!

Petra

“Can be for one night, but a bit pricey”

6.0

10 Mar 2025

Located in the center of Alajuela not far from the airport

Heather

“Great for the airport”

8.0

08 Mar 2025

The rooms were large. The rooftop bar was convenient and had freat views. The free shuttle to airport was great

Nicola

“Would recommend”

10.0

06 Mar 2025

Central to the mall and shops nearby Staff were a helpful and enabled us to extend our stay

Robert

“Great for a badly timed flight”

7.0

06 Mar 2025

Serves it's purpose for when you have a late night flight. It wasn't far and so I walked from the airport (the streets are lit). The aircon was on too cold so couldn't sleep with just a sheet. However it's in the town so I could easily get money from an ATM and then get a bus out of town in the morning.

Karen

“A great place to spend the night between flights. Roberto is fabulous and the free shuttle so helpful.”

9.0

16 Feb 2025

I felt safe as a solo female traveller and it was clean and has a great restaurant in it.

Kimberly

“A great friendly place for your San Jose stopover.”

9.0

16 Feb 2025

The location is perfect for a stopover. There was confusion with their free shuttle service from the airport but when I called they asked me to wait and sent some one to pick me up. The restaurant/bar on location was convenient.

Jason Alexander

“Fair”

6.0

15 Feb 2025

Budget hostel. It’s cheap n cheerful. Handy for the airport.

Aneta

“Superb”

9.0

14 Feb 2025

Close to the airport, the airport shuttle is very useful but if you use uber to the location it doesnt cost that much. The room was clean, spacious enough for a night or 2, which is exactly what we needed. First shuttle starts just after 4 am (not available earlier). Helpful staff, reasonable price, private room was quiet. Overall met the expectation.

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Hostel Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel (formerly Alajuela Backpackers)

Al frente del Parque Calian Vargas Alajuela Centro, Alajuela, 68241 (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly Alajuela Backpackers

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Double Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Junior Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“great for the airport next day!!”

“Can be for one night, but a bit pricey”

“Great for the airport”

“Would recommend”

“Great for a badly timed flight”

“A great place to spend the night between flights. Roberto is fabulous and the free shuttle so helpful.”

“A great friendly place for your San Jose stopover.”

“Fair”

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