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About this property
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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Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Valentine
Canada“Free shuttle service to the airport. Staff very nice and helpful.” 
Jackson 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...”- Sanjni
United Kingdom“Clean and comfortable - I was with my 75 year old mother and she couldn't believe it was a hostel! Staff are friendly and the bar is nice and very affordable with amazing views. The location is fantastic for early or late flights. The free shuttle...” - Scott Canada“We stayed 2 different times while traveling. It's a good location near the bus terminal and also close to the airport and provides a shuttle. Basic accommodations, but clean and comfortable. We'd stay again if we travel through the area.”
- Lenka
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“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“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“Free shuttle to the airport is really helpful especially the hostel is rather cheap” - Annalena 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“The rooms were large. The rooftop bar was convenient and had freat views. The free shuttle to airport was great”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Los Olivos
- CuisineItalian
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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 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.
