Toucan Hostel
225 metros oeste Y 50 metros del casino fiesta del aeropuerto internacional. El cacique de Alajuela
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Why people book this hotel
“The proximity to the airport was great for a brief overnight stay”
“I paid 2 000 colones (1 300 colones according to the meter plus tip) for the tax…”
“She told me where to get breakfast (next door) and I like that there were rooms …”
“Clean bathrooms”
“Check in was easy and the place is very clean”
“The host was at reception upon and arrival and very helpful and the room was a g…”
“The hostel was very close to the airport and easy to drive to”
“The staff are very helpful and willing happily arrange taxis for for or even som…”
“Overall it was good value and did the job”
“Great price”
Overview
Situated within 32 km of Poas National Park and 3.1 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Toucan Hostel features rooms in Alajuela City. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Parque Viva is 9 km from the hostel and Parque Diversiones is 14 km away. Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 16 km from the hostel, while La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport, 4 km from Toucan Hostel.
Traveller reviews
Leonie
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
The proximity to the airport was great for a brief overnight stay. It was also fantastic to have someone there 24/ given we arrived at midnight and were collected the following morning at 5.45am
Camille
solo_traveller
May 20, 2026
“Great spot near the airport !”
Receptionist was really nice, showed me everywhere and I could see she helped other guests and went beyond to help them. She told me where to get breakfast (next door) and I like that there were rooms for women only. Check in was easy and the place is very clean. I paid 2 000 colones (1 300 colones according to the meter plus tip) for the taxi from the airport. It was a 5-7 minutes drive but honestly I don't recommend going there by foot from the airport, no sidewalk, highways only. Once you pass your luggage to security at the airport, go to the right desk "taxi" and ask for one. The person will assign you a driver and ask where you are going. These are the legit safe cabs to take, the orange ones. They will put the taxi meter on. I didn't have to ask for it.
David
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
The hostel was very close to the airport and easy to drive to. The host was at reception upon and arrival and very helpful and the room was a good size and very clean. Overall it was good value and did the job!
Brian
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
So close to the airport no stress just a short hope skip jump over there highway and you are on time for you flight!
Angela
family_with_children
May 8, 2026
“Perfect for what it was, cheap, close to the airport”
It was very close to the airport...simple, clean...nothing fancy but worked perfect for an early morning flight and final night accommodation near the airport
Katina
solo_traveller
April 30, 2026
For a night before a flight it s ok. Clean bathrooms.
Sara
couple
April 23, 2026
“Fine if you arrive late at the airport, but not very nice to stay much longer”
Close to the airport
Bernadett
solo_traveller
April 23, 2026
It’s 4 minutes from the airport, the rooms and the bathrooms are clean:)
Kian
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
Really close to the airport. The shower was warm and the bathroom was clean. There was air-conditioning in the room and plenty of space. The bed was comfortable and the room provided privacy. There is a supermarket down the road and the kitchen is well equipped enough to cook a good meal (although no kettle)
Karlijn
solo_traveller
April 8, 2026
“Good value for money”
Close to the airport and clean and comfortable beds
Alina
solo_traveller
April 4, 2026
“Perfect for early/late flights”
Close to the airport. Great price. All female room.
Julie
solo_traveller
March 31, 2026
“As a late night arrival stopover only”
Near the airport
SuperflyDill Dill
solo_traveller
March 24, 2026
“Toucan play at that game”
The 6 person room was a little cramped but for the time that I was there I was either alone in the room or or 1-2 other people. Beds were comfy. Good showers. Decent kitchen. It is very close to the airport (which means airplane noise, but you get used to it quickly) if you don't mind crossing a usually busy road then the airport is a 5 minute walk which is great. If you want to avoid the road then a taxi ride is the way and is probably longer than you would expect. The staff are very helpful and willing happily arrange taxis for for or even sometimes take you were you need to go themselves. The receptionist drove me into San Jose one morning. She had an accident with her car in the afternoon just before coming to pick me up to come back but arranged for me to be picked up by someone else so that I wasn't left in the lurch. There are a few shops and a couple of restaurants and bars close by.
deborah
solo_traveller
March 22, 2026
“Very basic, but clean, cheap and perfect for after a long flight”
Very basic, but clean and near the airport with secure parking. Perfect for a few hours sleep after a long flight
Zsófia
couple
March 18, 2026
We arrived late at the airport, so we were just looking for a cheap place to stay for one night. It’s close to the airport, inexpensive, and nothing special — but it was perfect for a one-night stay.
Lavisha
extended_group
March 17, 2026
“Convenient, comfortable and clean”
Incredible resource for people needing a pit stop in San Jose before going remote in Costa Rica. You can store your luggage before and after your remote trip until you take off on your final flight home. 24x7 english speaking desk attendant means you can get help planning the rest of your trip at any time of the day if you land late or leave early. The proximity to the airport meant that we booked an uber to the airport with a pit stop at toucan to just pick up our things and get on the plane. SO EASY! Prices are so cheap!
Stevie
solo_traveller
March 15, 2026
polite helpful staff, clean premises, close proximity to the airport and restaurants
Wim
family_with_children
March 9, 2026
“Reasonable priced hotel, close to the airport”
I was looking for a reasonably priced hotel close to the airport and that's what I got.
tojammm
couple
March 1, 2026
The best thing is the location, if you know the way (tricky road crossing) you can possibly walk to the airport in 10 mins. The bed is comfortable.
E.J.G. Heffner
solo_traveller
February 21, 2026
Location is great.. Close to airport Gabby is super helpful and kind.
Facilities
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Safety & security
24-hour security
Services
24-hour front desk, Tour desk, Luggage storage
Deluxe King Room
The double room offers air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Queen Room
The double room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. This double room offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Queen Room
The double room offers air conditioning and an electric kettle, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. This double room features a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Queen Room
The double room offers an electric kettle, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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