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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...

a
alfred hdz
From
Costa Rica
Servicie was top noch ,place is really clean and overall rooms were big, yamileth was very Kind and always Willing to help .I stayed a week and never had an issue with anything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 364 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...

L
Louise
From
Costa Rica
The breakfast was a wonderful surprise as I wasn’t expecting it and very generous I might add. I loved the garden with the fountain in the back and lying in the hammock was so relaxing I didn’t want to leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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.

C
Clothilde
From
Belgium
Katy is super nice ☺️ And the kitchen is already equipped with species!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 475 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.

J
João Paulo
From
Brazil
I needed a stay to get by airplane the next day. This was a very good place to take a good shower and sleep in an excellent bed before going to the airport. They also provide a place for your car, that was my case. Also the staff is very friendly!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,637 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.

A
Agnes
From
Germany
Second time there, personal, rooms, location..perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,674 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.

Y
Yuliya
From
Belarus
Stayed twice in this hostel. Definately recommend for girls. It's safe, tidy, well equipped, you have everything you need. Also staff is very nice and helpful. There's self check in in hostel but but they are always in touch when you need help or any info.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 135 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
Michele
From
Switzerland
Freedom and kindness of owner. Common area super friendly
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.

A
A Couple Of Adventure
From
Austria
Relaxed stay in this small hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 944 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, 128 reviews
Price from
US$61.22
1 night, 2 adults

Gaudy's Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Situated in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 47 km, Gaudy's Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

S
Sophie
From
Austria
The stuff is so friendly, breakfast is great, beautiful green oasis in a loud and chaotic city, 10 mins walk from the airport. I will be back again & felt so safe and sound as a solo travelling woman. Good place to meet other travelers, too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,297 reviews
Price from
US$50.63
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...

a
alfred hdz
From
Costa Rica
Servicie was top noch ,place is really clean and overall rooms were big, yamileth was very Kind and always Willing to help .I stayed a week and never had an issue with anything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 364 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...

L
Louise
From
Costa Rica
The breakfast was a wonderful surprise as I wasn’t expecting it and very generous I might add. I loved the garden with the fountain in the back and lying in the hammock was so relaxing I didn’t want to leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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.

C
Clothilde
From
Belgium
Katy is super nice ☺️ And the kitchen is already equipped with species!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 475 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.

J
João Paulo
From
Brazil
I needed a stay to get by airplane the next day. This was a very good place to take a good shower and sleep in an excellent bed before going to the airport. They also provide a place for your car, that was my case. Also the staff is very friendly!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,637 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.

A
Agnes
From
Germany
Second time there, personal, rooms, location..perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,674 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.

Y
Yuliya
From
Belarus
Stayed twice in this hostel. Definately recommend for girls. It's safe, tidy, well equipped, you have everything you need. Also staff is very nice and helpful. There's self check in in hostel but but they are always in touch when you need help or any info.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 135 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
Michele
From
Switzerland
Freedom and kindness of owner. Common area super friendly
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.

A
A Couple Of Adventure
From
Austria
Relaxed stay in this small hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 944 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, 128 reviews
Price from
US$61.22
1 night, 2 adults

Gaudy's Hostel

San José (Near Alajuela City)

Situated in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 47 km, Gaudy's Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

S
Sophie
From
Austria
The stuff is so friendly, breakfast is great, beautiful green oasis in a loud and chaotic city, 10 mins walk from the airport. I will be back again & felt so safe and sound as a solo travelling woman. Good place to meet other travelers, too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,297 reviews
Price from
US$50.63
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, 364 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,634 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,674 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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, 1,674 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 9.3
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, 1,674 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
Avg. price/night: US$45.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Great location for airport travel with some great local restaurants close by. Safe and quiet area. Great hostel owner, Katty helps with everything including very fair taxi rides to the airport. would highly recommend for anyone coming to or from San Jose airport for a night. Just one more is make sure you have either dollars or cash but there is also an atm close by.
Guest review by
Nick
Young couple