Hostel in Alajuela
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
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Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Air conditioning, Bar and more
About this hostel
Backpackers Alajuela is a beautiful hostel located in Alajuela Town Center. It features free Wi-Fi, a on-site restaurant and a free shuttle service to the airport, a 5-minute drive away.
Amenities
Airport transportation available
Free airport transportation
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Laundry services
Family friendly
Accessible by lift
Fire alarm
Map of Alajuela
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Perfect for its value. Ideal location to spend a night before/after international travel.
Convenient restaurant on site.
Convenience store across the street.
Best smoothie spot in town just around the corner.
Gym nearby.
Nothing fancy just very practical.
LOVE the free airport shuttle service. I take an uber there just to avoid complex logistics but I always use the free shuttle to leave the hostel.
The mattresses and pillows are simple as expected. As long as you don’t expect top quality you’re fine.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
This hostel came highly recommended from my previous accommodation, and they did not disappoint. They paired me up in a room with the same gender (female) which I appreciated. The air conditioning, attached bathroom and restaurant were great with a beautiful view. The included 4:10 AM shuttle was greatly appreciated as I was worried about getting to the airport so early.
Road noise a bit loud. As always with hostels, bring ear plugs.
9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Airport shuttle and location are amazing!!!
I didn't like the family that checked in at 12:30 in the morning and were speaking loudly in the hallway. I realize that is out of the hotel's control to an extent, but would have been nice if the front desk would have reminded them to be quiet because people were sleeping
6 / 10Average·May 2026
Close to SJO. free shuttle - although double check the day before your arrival that you are on the pickup list. My name got dropped somehow, taxi was $20 US one way.
Use modern wall plates to cover old, unused wall plugs. Looks tacky with the holes in the wall.
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7.6Good
(1,851 Ratings)
"Perfect for its value. Ideal location to spend a night before/after international travel.
Convenient restaurant on site.
Convenience store across the street.
Best smoothie spot in town just around ..."
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