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Toucan Hostel

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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

Great location
19 mentions

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…

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

She told me where to get breakfast (next door) and I like that there were rooms …

Clean bathrooms

Clean rooms
9 mentions

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…

Friendly staff
4 mentions

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…

Good value
4 mentions

Overall it was good value and did the job

Great price

Breakfast available
1 mentions

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

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Leonie

solo_traveller

May 21, 2026

7

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

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Camille

solo_traveller

May 20, 2026

9

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.

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David

solo_traveller

May 12, 2026

8

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!

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Brian

solo_traveller

May 12, 2026

7

So close to the airport no stress just a short hope skip jump over there highway and you are on time for you flight!

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Angela

family_with_children

May 8, 2026

8

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

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Katina

solo_traveller

April 30, 2026

5

For a night before a flight it s ok. Clean bathrooms.

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Sara

couple

April 23, 2026

5

Fine if you arrive late at the airport, but not very nice to stay much longer

Close to the airport

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Bernadett

solo_traveller

April 23, 2026

10

It’s 4 minutes from the airport, the rooms and the bathrooms are clean:)

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Kian

solo_traveller

April 19, 2026

7

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)

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Karlijn

solo_traveller

April 8, 2026

7

Good value for money

Close to the airport and clean and comfortable beds

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Alina

solo_traveller

April 4, 2026

7

Perfect for early/late flights

Close to the airport. Great price. All female room.

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Julie

solo_traveller

March 31, 2026

5

As a late night arrival stopover only

Near the airport

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SuperflyDill Dill

solo_traveller

March 24, 2026

8

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.

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deborah

solo_traveller

March 22, 2026

8

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

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Zsófia

couple

March 18, 2026

9

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.

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Lavisha

extended_group

March 17, 2026

10

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!

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Stevie

solo_traveller

March 15, 2026

8

polite helpful staff, clean premises, close proximity to the airport and restaurants

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Wim

family_with_children

March 9, 2026

8

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.

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tojammm

couple

March 1, 2026

5

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.

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E.J.G. Heffner

solo_traveller

February 21, 2026

9

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.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom0
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.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom0
Deluxe Queen Room

The double room offers an electric kettle, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:30 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 11:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:55 AM

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