About

Alajuela Backpackers is the number one option for backpackers and travelers in Costa Rica. Because we know you are sick and tired of backpains from worn- out mattresses , hot tiny rooms like boxes and cold showers , we offer what the rest can't .


*Spacious rooms
*All rooms with complete bathroom
*Hot water showers 24/7
*Thick orthopedic mattresses
*White fresh linen
* Air Conditioning , State of the art units, quiet a/c
*All rooms with a window

And on top of all that

*FREE High speed internet 4 brand new stations
*FRRE wireless connection for your laptop
*FREE shuttle to the airport: 4:10am, 5:30am, 8:40am, 10:15am, 11:30am
Please take note that the shuttle for the pick ups at the airport runs till 10pm.
*Taxes not included 13%.
We would love to pick you up no problem, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4AM TILL 10PM but if you exit the airport after 10pm you have to pay for a cab, it´s about $6 or $8. We will be waiting for you.
*FREE airport pick up-You have to send all your flight information at least 24 hours in advance to your arrival and please wait for our confirmation to give you details about meeting point.


What Lonely Planet, latest edition, (2011) says about us :
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This brand-new 21-room inn facing the Parque de los Niños is less a hostel than a full-blown hotel equipped with a smattering of dormitory rooms. An interior atrium is draped in plants and a 4th floor bean bag lounge offers a prime opportunity to sip beers while watching the planes take off at the international airport in the distance.

Dormitories are wonderfully uncluttered ( only four people to a room ) and each come with their own bathroom , while the private rooms are graceful, decorated in serene earth tones and equipped with cable TV and double-pane windows.

More expensive junior suites have plasma TV and comfy king-sized bed.
Plus there is wi-fi all over the hotel .

We are the author's choice as the best budget option in Alajuela for plenty of reasons, but just to put it in a few words : We know what you want and that is : good , cheap and great money value and that is what we have waiting for you so book now !!



Important note: We have to check credit card info first in order to guarantee booking. If there is any issue we will contact you in order to get right credit card details

House Rules

Check In

0:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Airport Transfer
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
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Reviews

7.8Very Good(1969)
  • Value for Money
    7.6
  • Security
    8.3
  • Atmosphere
    7.0
  • Cleanliness
    7.7
  • Staff
    8.4
  • Location
    8.4
  • Facilities
    7.2
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Stayed in Mar 2025
9.1
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Mikaila
Mixed Group, 31-40, USA
Great spot close to the airport. The staff were super nice and helpful. The room was clean, AC worked great, and the building was really cool. Would stay again.
Stayed in Feb 2025
6.0
G
Gordon
Male, 41+, USA
This place is OK for those seeking a safe place to sleep and a ride to SJO airport. Pros: Centrally located in Alajuela, free shuttle to SJO (at least in the morning), WIFI, pretty nice billiards table. Cons: Noisy, bold roaches, rooms too cold, no social scene, no breakfast, not enough electrical outlets, sink didn't drain properly.
Stayed in Feb 2025
9.4
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Dennis
Couple, 41+, Canada
Good advice from staff in making the bus connections we needed. Great location for the airport . Nice pub on site.
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Location

Alajuela right side of National Monument Juan Sant, 4th Ave , 4th ST,infront of parque de los ninos, Alajuela, Costa Rica
0.3km from city centre