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Alajuela Backpackers

Hostel in Alajuela

Hostel3.7 (552 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

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About

Set in Alajuela, Alajuela Backpackers is a hostel. The hostel is close to Casa de la Cultura and Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría, about 0.8 km from Hospital Alajuela. Within a short walk you'll find 128 places to eat, 11 supermarkets and 43 public-transport stops. At roughly 955 m of elevation, Alajuela stays cooler than lower-lying areas. The most comfortable time to visit Alajuela is generally January to March.

What guests mention

cleanliness3friendly staff3location3value for money3

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • Casa de la Cultura0.3 km
  • Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría0.4 km
  • Parador Fotográfico San José de Alajuela3.0 km
  • Museo Criminal5.2 km
  • Parque de Diversiones Sabanilla7.0 km
  • Granja Burros de Portal7.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 128 places to eat🛒 11 supermarkets💊 26 pharmacies & clinics🚌 43 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO) 2.1 km → all hotels near SJO
Nearest station
Hospital Alajuela0.8 km
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
CRC

Straight-line distances.

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