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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Options with:

  • City view

  • Mountain view

  • Terrace

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Guests who stayed here loved

Simone
Sweden Sweden
The proximity to the airport was great, only 5 minutes by car with no traffic and free pick up. Very friendly and helpful staff. In the city of Alajuela. Beautiful view over the city in the roof top terrass. Great place to stay when you need to be...
Muriel
Canada Canada
They offer a free shuttle to and from the airport. It was on time both times that we used it. They let us put our cold items in their fridge at reception, which was very nice of them. They have a couple of rooms that have a private bathroom...
Simona
Lithuania Lithuania
The free shuttle from the airport was very smooth and well organized. I was picked up by Alex and Jesus, both were very nice and helped me get to the hostel. The dorm was very basic but clean. Overall, great value for your money.
Jackson
Canada Canada
The location is pretty good! Very close to the airport, and also close to the Tuasa bus terminal to San Jose, which only spend 725 (1.5 US dollars) one-way. Their shuttle service is also very good, the earliest bus is at 4:10 a.m., which is...
Lenka
Slovakia Slovakia
i stayed for 5 nights and honestly i didn't expect much for the price, but the hostel exceeded my expectations. it was always clean and quite comfortable. the location is amazing, close to bus stations, restaurants, atms, groceries. the staff is...
Rachel
Canada Canada
I like the clean facilities, closeness to the airport and free shuttle and was really thrilled to find find Micheal at the front desk. He is such a lovely guy.
Ewelina
Poland Poland
I'm happy I chose this place. I was a bit afraid after reading comments from previous guests but the hostel was really great and I don't get these comments at all (probably other guests visited it in its worse time :P). The room was big and comfy....
Mackenzie
Germany Germany
Free shuttle to the airport is really helpful especially the hostel is rather cheap
Annalena
Germany Germany
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!
Heather
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The rooms were large. The rooftop bar was convenient and had freat views. The free shuttle to airport was great

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US$49 for 3 nights
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  • 10 bunk beds
Shared dormitory room
484 feet²
Bath
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  • Shower
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  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
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  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Max persons: 2
US$23 per night
Price US$70
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US$14 per night
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  • 1 double bed
Room
269 feet²
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Max persons: 2
US$46 per night
Price US$137
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US$48 per night
Price US$144
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
Private suite
323 feet²
Bath
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Max persons: 2
US$60 per night
Price US$180
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Max persons: 2
US$63 per night
Price US$189
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  • 1 bunk bed
Bed in dormitory
323 feet²
Mountain view
City view
Bath
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Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
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US$16 per night
Price US$49
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Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Los Olivos
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Service
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Menu
    À la carte
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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
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Check-out
Until 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel 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.