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Alajuela
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 terrace. The property is around 3.1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, 7.6 km from Parque Viva and 18 km from Parque Diversiones. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.
A vegetarian breakfast is available at the hostel.
The staff is amazing. They picked us up at the airport and dropped us off the next day at our car rental company. They prepared a lovely Costa Rican dinner for us at arrival and a breakfast the next morning. The private double room is not luxurious (it’s a hostel after all…) but it has all you need. Would definitely recommend this if you need to spend a night close to the airport.
Alajuela
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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 18 km away and La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 18 km from the hostel. kattys house felt like home from the second I entered. she is so amazing she really is there for you, for everything! So welcoming and helpful, a true angel!! I didnt use the kitchen but there was everything you needed. the location is super close to the airport and the bed with the fan was comfy to sleep in!
Bijagua
Located in Bijagua, 12 km from Rio Celeste Waterfall, Rio Celeste Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Amazing breakfast, thank you 👌
Fortuna
Set in Fortuna, 6.2 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Ceiba Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a business centre and currency exchange for guests. Great location, everything is brand new and clean. Fully equipped kitchen which is great. The dorm had AC at night and curtains. The staff are very welcoming and helpful - thank you Ronald, Aron and Marimar!
Fortuna
Situated in Fortuna, 5 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Sky Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms are fitted with a balcony with views of the mountain. A little off the beaten track made for a quiet, peaceful location where I could really relax.
Fortuna
Situated in Fortuna and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 5.6 km, Pura Vibra Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is located 4.9 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, 20 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 21 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. One of the best hostels I've been to in central america. Very nice patio to relax in, the staff is nice and the WiFi was fast.
Alajuela
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 WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 3.1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, 7.6 km from Parque Viva and 18 km from Parque Diversiones. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.
At the hostel, every room is fitted with a patio with a garden view. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.
I did stay in this house. I stayed at their Garden’s House down the street which Holly owns as well. They are incredible hosts. It is more like s guest house than a hostel. They have airport pickup and means and laundry and luggage storage. They have everything you need for stops near the airport in between adventure. All provided by a beautiful family.
Fortuna
Located in Fortuna, within 5.6 km of La Fortuna Waterfall and 4.9 km of Kalambu Hot Springs, Alpha Arenal Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 20 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, 21 km from Sky Adventures Arenal and 24 km from Venado Caves. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. Amazing staffs, they were all kind and welcoming. The price was super affordable, and they organize good activities among people staying this hostel with a good price. Highly recommended if you are solo traveller because you can get to know others ;) the puppies was so adorable they made my stay much memorable and unforgettable.
Fortuna
Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of mountain, Alpha Arenal is located in Fortuna, 5.6 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. The property is situated 4.7 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, 20 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 21 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.
You can play table tennis at the hostel.
The owner was marvelous. He gave lots of great recommendations for several activities and does not want to sell tours like lots of others. Just perfect!!! This made our trip perfect and I highly recommend the hostel for everyone who goes to La Fortuna.
The rooms were clean and we had a nice balkony to sit outside. It is a great hostel to get to know others.
Fortuna
Situated in Fortuna, 4.9 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Argdivan Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 5 km of Kalambu Hot Springs. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. I had a great stay here, there was a good atmosphere, it was easy to meet other people and everyone was super nice. The tours were great and easy to book at the hostel :)
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There are 21 hostels in Alajuela you can book on Booking.com.
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Couples traveling in Alajuela loved staying at Cabañas San Isidro, Sky Hostel, and Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José.
Similarly, these hostels in Alajuela were also highly rated by couples: Rio Celeste Backpackers, Flor de Katty Hostel Airport, and Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José.
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Many families visiting Alajuela loved staying at Rio Celeste Backpackers, Pura Vibra Hostel, and Sky Hostel.
Similarly, Argdivan Hostel, Flor de Katty Hostel Airport, and Cabañas San Isidro are also popular among families.
Rio Celeste Backpackers, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José, and Flor de Katty Hostel Airport are some of the popular hostels in Alajuela.
In addition to these hostels, Ceiba Hostel, Sky Hostel, and Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José are also popular in Alajuela.
The average price per night for a hostel in Alajuela for this weekend is $22, based on current Booking.com prices.
Flor de Katty Hostel Airport, Argdivan Hostel, and Sky Hostel have received great reviews from guests in Alajuela about the views from these hostels
Guests staying in Alajuela also loved the views from these hostels: Alpha Arenal Hostel, Ceiba Hostel, and Rio Danta.
Excellent value for money. Great location. Close to a supermarket, which was good to utilise the kitchen. Esteban was very friendly, helpful and responsive. He organised a shuttle to Monteverde for us that was cheaper than anywhere else we could find. I even got an invite to go and play Soccer with his local friends.
We loved everything about this hotel. In particular I liked that it was all pedestrianised so the kids could wander about safely. It was great to have hot springs and a pool onsite, plus plenty of wildlife including a sloth mum and baby, lizards and loads of birds. The location was really convenient and we could easily order Ubers to transport us around La Fortuna cheaply. The view of the volcano from our porch was spectacular.
Great location, very safe and quiet, Yoga corner, free tea and coffee in the morning, the owner is just a super nice person and helped me with every little question / concern! Will come again!
Great staff. Lovely rooftop deck and lower deck with chairs and hammocks to relax. We never felt unsafe. The location was good, just a few minute walk from all the action, it was nice to be in a little quieter spot to sleep. Lots of Hostel-run excursions for reasonable prices. Good value.
Great location. Typical backpackers type of stay. Very basic but meets needs. Lovely communal areas Staff extremely helpful and knowledgeable, special mention to Jenni - excellent member of staff.
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.
The swimming pool area, bar and communal area is great- it's very clean and feels very safe and is a lovely place to spend time and meet fellow backpackers. The pod was surprisingly sound proof and had air con. The showers were hot! Which was great!