Al frente del Parque Calian Vargas Alajuela Centro, 68241 Alajuela, Costa Rica
#31 of 37 hotels in Alajuela
Guests' ChoiceBased on 500 hostel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.9
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 28, 2024
Juliette
France/
Very nice hostel with friendly staff and super convenient shuttle from/to the airport ! Would recommend
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Genesis
CanadaThere were a few things that were not up to par. First, there is no soap in the bathrooms for washing hands. Second, they have air conditioners, but told me that they came on automatically at 6. They do not. You have to go ask for the control at the desk. Third, the beds are decent, but the ladders on the bunks are only hooked on, so they clang a lot, which is awkward in the middle of the night in a room full of sleeping people. There is NO KITCHEN in this hostel. There is a single tiny microwave in the lobby. The restaurant was also apparently closed, but you weren't supposed to bring in outside food or drink. Also, the shuttle does not run all day and several people were told there was only one shuttle per day. I had mine at 11:30 and noted other people marked down for it, but we left 15 minutes early and no one else was on it, so I'm not sure if they were just missed, or what. I had made a reservation and requested a bottom bunk, even received notification of this. However, they didn't have that when I checked in and I was given a top bunk for the first night.
The hostel is pretty nice, obviously has recent renovations. It's in a central area, so that's quite handy, there are plenty of shops and parks nearby, as well as a myriad of restaurants. And, of course, it's near the airport. The mattress was comfortable, as well.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Marilyne
CanadaAlajuela itself is not the best place to visit in Costa Rica. The building is dark and has no insulation.
Convenient to get to the airport. Cheap. Private room has all the necessary to rest before flying home.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Katja
SloveniaWe had some doubts about cleanliness (found some hair and stains on the sheets, they changed our room but the new room also had some hair on the bed). There are some birds outside so it's loud in the morning. The walls are thin so you can hear everyone coming and going, which happens a lot, since most people stay here before or after their flight. For us, the convenience and price outweighted these shortcomings.
This place is great for an overnight stay after or before your flight. It is only a few minutes away from the airport (by car) and the shuttle service is extremely convenient. Note that they have a fixed schedule for returning to the airport. There are several restaurants and shops near the hostel. Accommodation is also a good value for money. A/C works well. They accept credit cards.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Alice
ItalyThe hotel is not a well-kept place but very functional for the departure/arriving from and to the airport of San Jose.
The hotel offers the airport shuttle and the room was quite big and comfortable. The shuttle to the airport is already included in the price of the room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Diane
Costa RicaCould not pay for my meal until check out.
7/10 bus terminal one block away
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
The
CanadaCould hear music from bar at night from room. Room looked clean but did not smell too pleasant.
Central location. Very helpful and friendly staff, organized free airport shuttle at 3am.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Zena
United KingdomDark room with no light but better this than street noise.
Very quiet room with good air con. Lovely roof bar and another outside area over where you can take a beer and watch the world. In the middle of everything overlooking the park.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Melody
AustraliaCentral Alajuela, in a nice building, staff available 24hrs and very helpful. Dorm room beds are comfortable and clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Sofiaaa11
United KingdomGood stay close to the airport so handy & great to recharge.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Kristofer
United States of AmericaTraffic
Interesting building. Good location to food.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Timea
CanadaThin walls. Could hear everything from the other rooms.
Location had lots of options for breakfast!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Donna
CanadaHelpful staff. A nice place to sit on balcony overlooking the park. Centrally located and easy to get to and from airport.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Cody
United States of AmericaNo tv in the room But literally didn’t care because we went straight to sleep.
We loved the friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Mitchell
United States of AmericaShower was questionable, and you had to ask for ac if you needed it. The beds were loud but not unbearable
Lots of places around and good people
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Dragi
SerbiaNot were clean however for a short time it is ok
Close to the airport location ok free shuttle
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Liane
Costa RicaVery friendly Airport shuttle! And for free!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Dana
United States of AmericaNo frills at all. Could have used another blanket. Only a sheet provided. Towels were clean, but very dingy. Whole place was run down and dead feeling, but cheap enough to make it still worth it.
The hostel met expectations for the value. It was clean enough, safe enough, and roomy enough. Definitely bare bones, but for the price, I cannot complain. Easy check-in.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Aleksi
FinlandNo restrooms in the lobby, only in rooms
Great value for money, free airport shuttle
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Austėja
LithuaniaIt wasn’t very clean and I did not feel safe sleeping in the top bunk bed without any border. Also the A/C in our room didn’t work and the staff were not helpful about it
The shuttle made my late arrival in Costa Rica less stresful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Diane
SpainThe Hostel was clean and local to restaurants. A good place to stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomA few people talking loudly and a child still up at 2 in the morning but most people in bed reasonably early.
Very comfortable bed. Good sized room overlooking the park so saw lots of birds from the room and the balcony. Good Aircon when needed. Didn't eat there as jet lagged but appreciated the onsite bar. Good location for walk and breakfast in the morning. A bit of noise but that's to be expected in the city and it wasn't as bad as we'd expected. Excellent value for money.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Lucia
CanadaNo lamps, lights too bright in the bedroom but otherwise great value for a comfortable clean reasonably priced room
Location was great , staff were very helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Timothy
United States of AmericaBetter couch in tv room Wine in bar
No breakfast available.
Stayed in February 2024
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