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Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela City

Located in Alajuela City and with Poas National Park reachable within 32 km, Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free...

J
Jasmin
From
Germany
Super close to the airport with everything you need and a wonderfully social setting for dinner at a bigger table with other guests. The setting creates an easy way to meet and chat with other people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews
Price from
US$32.08
1 night, 2 adults

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela City

Situated in Alajuela City, 31 km from Poas National Park, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

N
Nina
From
Croatia
Great place to spend a night if you need to go to the airport. Nice and clean with a beautiful garden. Dinner was excellent!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Price from
US$38.25
1 night, 2 adults

Flor de Katty Hostel Airport

Alajuela City

Located within 31 km of Poas National Park and 2.3 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Flor de Katty Hostel Airport provides rooms in Alajuela City.

G
Georgia
From
New Zealand
Katty was an amazing host! She helped us with everything we needed including booking us a taxi for 4am and getting up to ensure we made our taxi on time. The hostel felt warm and homely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela City

Situated within 32 km of Poas National Park and 3.1 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Toucan Hostel features rooms in Alajuela City.

s
sam
From
Australia
I loved this hostel. The staff are incredible and the beds were super comfy. I stayed for 1 night and left early so couldn't comment on the culture
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,623 reviews
Price from
US$34.20
1 night, 2 adults

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela City

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.

S
Simona
From
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews
Price from
US$21.76
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is situated in San José, within 7.5 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 10 km of Parque Diversiones.

M
Mélody
From
Spain
The location is perfect, close to Barrio Escalante and very close to the city center by walking as well. There is a supermarket where you can find everything you need at 5 minutes walking distance and very nice restaurants and coffee shops around (I recommend Mandrágora Gastro Pub with Harry Potter vibes and Franco for a nice coffee). You have everything in this hostel, a lot of showers, toilets, full equipped kitchen, beds are perfects. The team who is in charge of this hostel is very helpful and friendly ! Thanks to them ! It's automatic check in, so nobody will be here to host you so make sure to have read before the message from the hostel on booking. You will have to fill some basics info in order to have your key to enter the building (1 minute action so it's manageable easily)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$31.87
1 night, 2 adults

Eco Stay Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Situated in San José, 4.7 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Eco Stay Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

m
monica chackal
From
Canada
Owner is incredibly kind/helpful. Spacious dorms with lockers and curtains. Feels very safe. Well equipped kitchen. Great place to get decent sleep before a flight since it's more quiet. Also great breakfast included! They catered to my gluten intolerance also!! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

NATIVUS Art-Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Set in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 47 km, NATIVUS Art-Hostel offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

L
Lyllian
From
Brazil
Very nice, comfortable and clean. The breakfast was so good and staff kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews
Price from
US$54.15
1 night, 2 adults

Ester`s Place

Escazu (Near Alajuela City)

Set in Escazu, 50 km from Poas National Park, Ester`s Place offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

A
Antonie
From
Australia
Clean, convienient Esther was very helpfull to park my car in garage
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$61.22
1 night, 2 adults

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Located in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, Capital Hostel de Ciudad provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

L
Lucie
From
Czech Republic
This hostel Is really comfortable, clean, very Cosy And spacious. Also with nice And helpfull staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
US$50.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela City

Located in Alajuela City and with Poas National Park reachable within 32 km, Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free...

J
Jasmin
From
Germany
Super close to the airport with everything you need and a wonderfully social setting for dinner at a bigger table with other guests. The setting creates an easy way to meet and chat with other people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews
Price from
US$32.08
1 night, 2 adults

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela City

Situated in Alajuela City, 31 km from Poas National Park, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

N
Nina
From
Croatia
Great place to spend a night if you need to go to the airport. Nice and clean with a beautiful garden. Dinner was excellent!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Price from
US$38.25
1 night, 2 adults

Flor de Katty Hostel Airport

Alajuela City

Located within 31 km of Poas National Park and 2.3 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Flor de Katty Hostel Airport provides rooms in Alajuela City.

G
Georgia
From
New Zealand
Katty was an amazing host! She helped us with everything we needed including booking us a taxi for 4am and getting up to ensure we made our taxi on time. The hostel felt warm and homely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela City

Situated within 32 km of Poas National Park and 3.1 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Toucan Hostel features rooms in Alajuela City.

s
sam
From
Australia
I loved this hostel. The staff are incredible and the beds were super comfy. I stayed for 1 night and left early so couldn't comment on the culture
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,623 reviews
Price from
US$34.20
1 night, 2 adults

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela City

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.

S
Simona
From
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews
Price from
US$21.76
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is situated in San José, within 7.5 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 10 km of Parque Diversiones.

M
Mélody
From
Spain
The location is perfect, close to Barrio Escalante and very close to the city center by walking as well. There is a supermarket where you can find everything you need at 5 minutes walking distance and very nice restaurants and coffee shops around (I recommend Mandrágora Gastro Pub with Harry Potter vibes and Franco for a nice coffee). You have everything in this hostel, a lot of showers, toilets, full equipped kitchen, beds are perfects. The team who is in charge of this hostel is very helpful and friendly ! Thanks to them ! It's automatic check in, so nobody will be here to host you so make sure to have read before the message from the hostel on booking. You will have to fill some basics info in order to have your key to enter the building (1 minute action so it's manageable easily)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$31.87
1 night, 2 adults

Eco Stay Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Situated in San José, 4.7 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Eco Stay Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

m
monica chackal
From
Canada
Owner is incredibly kind/helpful. Spacious dorms with lockers and curtains. Feels very safe. Well equipped kitchen. Great place to get decent sleep before a flight since it's more quiet. Also great breakfast included! They catered to my gluten intolerance also!! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

NATIVUS Art-Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Set in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 47 km, NATIVUS Art-Hostel offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

L
Lyllian
From
Brazil
Very nice, comfortable and clean. The breakfast was so good and staff kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews
Price from
US$54.15
1 night, 2 adults

Ester`s Place

Escazu (Near Alajuela City)

Set in Escazu, 50 km from Poas National Park, Ester`s Place offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

A
Antonie
From
Australia
Clean, convienient Esther was very helpfull to park my car in garage
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$61.22
1 night, 2 adults

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Located in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, Capital Hostel de Ciudad provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

L
Lucie
From
Czech Republic
This hostel Is really comfortable, clean, very Cosy And spacious. Also with nice And helpfull staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
US$50.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,623 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Alajuela City

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Lovely home from home hostel. Staff great, helpful and cheerful. Location good, in safe quite area, shops nearby. Kitchen you share with the home. Hot showers which is fab. Beds comfy, linen changed frequently as are towels. Lovely little garden area. Hosts will meet and drop off at airport for $10 each way.
Guest review by
Rosemarie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$27.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews
The room was super clean and the water was hot in the bathroom. As a solo female traveller, I didn't feel unsafe at all. The staff went out of their way to help and to make me feel comfortable getting to the hostel and to my next destination. The restaurant is a good value and the food is good too...but you can't beat that view. I would stay there again.
Guest review by
Mary
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
The best hostel I have stayed in Costa Rica so far! Owners were so friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and I felt so safe there. I’ll definitely be back and I would 100% recommend that to everyone who needs a place to stay close to the airport.
Guest review by
Míša
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$27.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews
Great location, great value for the price. The hostel is nice and the bed (I slept in a dormiroty) was good. I had a good night of sleep (only waken up because of late arrivals). There are plugs right next to each bed, which is super practical. The free shuttle to the airport is very helpful!
Guest review by
Perrine
Solo traveller