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225 metros oeste Y 50 metros del casino fiesta del aeropuerto internacional. El cacique de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica

#29 of 42 hotels in Alajuela

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Review Score

Based on 841 hostel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: November 13, 2022

    7.0
    good place to bunk up after or before flying
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    not much space in the room. not near anything to do.

    close to the airport. great place to stay for cheap when you have an early flight or get in late! staff was nice and the food truck was yummy

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2022

    7.0
    What you expect an airport hostel to be (in a good way)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kinda woke up often at night and it is expensive!

    Super kind and helpful staff and service 24hours a day. Cleanest bathroom i have been for in a while. Exactly what I expect an airport hostel to be. You cant walk there! But Uber is cheap. Little supermarket next door. And yes you wake up at night because you can here the planes. It is not a place where you stay more than a night, no socializing. But good to catch a flight or arrive at SJO

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Basic place , clean, with nice staff . Very close to the airport.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    all good

    sweet location for a night before or after a flight from/to San José, even some restaurants around the corner

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it was a very old building but you can't say anything for the price

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is very friendly! location is great if you’ve just arrived as it’s near the airport :)

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds could be comfier.

    It’s ideal for a stay near the airport. Communication is clear, they have a food truck and they arrange transport.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2022

    8.0
    Very convenient before/after your flight
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only two minor points: -There are no shelves to store your bags/luggage in the rooms. I was alone in a 6 bed dorm so I had no problems, but if 6 people would have slept there, I guess it would have been quite challenging. - There were only a few sockets in the room (and some not accessible to everyone, as the beds stood next to them), which may be disadvantageous if you want to charge anything throughout the night. But for me it was fine and I really enjoyed the stay.

    Nice Hostel super close to the Airport. I stayed there just for my first night as I arrived quite late at SJO. The Stuff was very friendly and helped me with all my questions. You can get a Pick Up from the Airport to the Hostel for 5$ which was quite convenient. The Bus Stop to the city center of San José is just around the corner (Red Tuasa bus) and is only 760 Colón. This Line is actually also passing by the Airport. There is a food truck, where you can get breakfast (Gallo Tinto or Pancakes) and Lunch/Dinner (Typical Casado, Burgers, Empanadas etc.) for 6$. The food was really rich and really good! The facilities were clean, the shower had hot water, and the rooms were OK. The dorm didnt have windows to the outside but to the floor and an air conditioning, so it was still convenient to sleep. You can hear the airplanes, yes, but they are only going during the day, not at night. It didnt bother me at all (I was awake quite early due to the Jetlag anyhow). So for one night before/after your flight, I can highly recommend!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2022

    8.0
    Good to stay if you have an early morning flight
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.. Just take Uber from the hostel to the airport ...it will only cost 2 USD

    Very close to the airport I stayed here for few hours as my flight is at 6am

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    we were not able to use the kitchen.

    The staff was very friendly. The breakfast was delicious and the Hostel was very close to the airport.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we arrived at night in San Jose and took a taxi to the hostel. The woman behind the desk was very friendly, helpfull and so kind. She helped us with paying the taxi correctly, protecting us from the mad taxi driver, rented her phone adapter and make sure that we were fine.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Weird one feet got red stained from the red wood on floor outside of the room. So just wear shoes when going to toilet or shower. Nothing else of note to dislike.

    Location was perfect right next to airport can get taxi for $4/5 dollars. Used it arriving and departing costa rica, found it value for money as just wanted the basic. Quite well known by taxi drivers at airport and central San Jose.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price quality is very good. The staff is very friendly and helpfull, although they ripped us off a little bit when it comes to colones-dollar. But overall we were very happy with our stay.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lorena was exceptional in all respects in helping us out in settling comfortably. However the guy at the checkout spoiled it for us. The hostel has their own cab for airport drop off. We ordered this cab and then immediately heard from a friend that he was coming to meet us at the hosrel in a little while. We told the guy at the reception within a minute to cancel the cab. But he refused point blank staying that he was not allowed to cancel it. The cab arrived within another minute. All this has not taken more than 3-4 minutes. I went out to inform the driver that we would not be needing it and he was fine with it and ready to leave. But this guy from the reception rushes out and talks to the driver in Spainish and now we have tge driver asking us to pay the full fare. We paid the full fare and although the amount was small, it left a bad taste in the mouth.

    Lorena was exceptional at the reception at the time of our checking in. She made it all very comfortbale to settle in.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very convenient for the airport. Good kitchen and showers. Dorm was very comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2022

    7.0
    Great location for airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not all rooms are air conditioned

    Comfortable bed, close to airport, 24 hour service desk, airport taxi organised for us.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    delicious breakfast, clean rooms, wonderfully kind staff

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2022

    7.0
    Warm Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Its a very small room to have 6 beds. Just that

    The staff is amazing, they are very friendly and help you a lot. I had to stay there because I have an early flight and this hostel is very close to the airport. Everything is clean.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2022

    8.0
    Good value and close to the airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower wasn't very hot and the key for our door didn't work, so we were only able to lock the room from the inside.

    It was great how close the hostel was to the airport (a less than 5 minute drive!) and they have a driver they work with that makes it really easy to coordinate. Having a little food truck on site was amazing when we arrived late and were very hungry. Last minute casados made our night! Even though we had two separate bookings for our group of 5, the management helped us get one room for our whole group.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2022

    9.0
    Great place for an overnight stay if you have an early flight
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The driver of the hostel was trying to charge more money than already agreed with the reception desk.

    Great location for a airport hostel. Very clean rooms, very helpful staff. Have their own driver who can take you to places

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great Location, close to the airport. For the price you pay everything was great. Very nice staff, very clean, great shower and the casado from the Food truck was very good.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2022

    7.0
    Great stay for one night close to the airport!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I spent my first and my last night in Costa Rica at the Toucan Hostel. It is really close to the airport, the rooms are clean and they have modern toilettes and showers. You can also get a cheap breakfast in the morning and the staff is overly friendly and helpful if you’re having any questions.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2022

    8.0
    Decent, affordable hostel close to airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was quite loud as the food truck outside played music until 11pm. In the night you will need a taxi to the airport due to security concerns. So might not be ideal for early morning flights.

    The staff was very nice! We had a clean and tidy room. Ammenities were good, some small things were missing like a hook to hang the towels etc. The hostel is fairly close to the airport. During the day you can walk there in the night you need a taxi (5 USD). Good value for money.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2022

    8.0
    Confy and very close to airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The night shift staff was super noisy laughing and talking at night and my bed was right next to the reception

    Great mini restaurant with vegan option, comfy bed, super close to airport, great spot work working on laptop

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2022

    9.0
    great short stay for early morning flights
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    not exactly the best place for "night stroll". There is onsite security though. Really no complaints about the lodging.

    stayed overnight for early flight the next morning. Staff helped arrange a taxi to pick me up at 0500 for the next day. They have a new food-cart outside that has pizza menu where you can get a fresh pizza and other foods onsite. It is a pretty good pizza for Costa Rica. Hot water shower . Taxi ride is less than 5 minutes from the door to the terminal at SJO airport. Small shop next door for sodas, chips, ciggs, ice-cream, small veggies, noodles, etc. Onsite fully equipped kitchen with microwave, stove, sink, etc.

    Stayed in July 2022

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