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<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Toucan Hostel in Alajuela offers air-conditioned rooms with private and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, TV, and electric kettle, ensuring a pleasant stay. <h2>Essential Facilities</h2> Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, a 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, full-day security, and a tour desk. Free on-site private parking is available for added convenience. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 1.9 mi from Juan Santamaría International Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium (1.9 mi), Parque Viva (5.6 mi), and Poas National Park (20 mi). Guests appreciate the connectivity to the airport and the shuttle service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Eleonora
Bulgaria
“Good value for money, really good option for flying in/out of san jose” - Jon
Canada
“Very close to the airport. Staff were great. Simple stay for arriving or leaving san jose.” - Nina
United States
“The owner and the workers are so sweet, its a great location and good value for price for the hostel” - Monica
Costa Rica
“Super close to the airport - I had an overnight layover and this is just what I needed, a clean place to sleep, bathrooms, and even a kitchen to use with fridge to leave food in. Plenty of bathrooms, towel to use and easy check-in/out” - Gretchen
United States
“It was very close to the airport and it was cheap. It was clean and the bed was fine. It was what I expected for a hotel.” - Luke
Australia
“The place is less than 5 mins drive from the airport. It was a really good to stay if you have a late night flight arrival. We arrived to SJO airport at 1am. The owner gave us a WhatsApp number for a driver so we didn’t get caught up in the crazy...” - Alan
United States
“Very clean and only A10 minute walk to/from the airport. From the airport walk down to the main street where the bus stop is located. Walk to the overpass, cross the street anywhere it's safe. Once you go under the overpass cross the street and...” - MMartha
United States
“I love the location since it's so close to the airport. There are also a couple of places to eat nearby. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, they're available 24 hours a day, and they arranged my taxi service for me. It was great. Also...” - Alan
United States
“Very clean and so close to the airport. 5 minutes by cab.” - PPatricia
Nicaragua
“The attention, the space, the security. I specially like that the gate is kept close at night. Another plus is the on call taxis, they are spacious so it's easy to travel on them with your luggage. The sheets really smell like clean, in addition...”
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Amenities of Toucan Hostel
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
PetsPets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
- 24-hour security
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
House rulesToucan Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


