Toucan Hostel
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Toucan Hostel in Alajuela offers air-conditioned rooms with private and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, TV, and electric kettle, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, full-day security, and a tour desk. Free on-site private parking is available for added convenience. Convenient Location: Located 1.9 mi from Juan Santamaría International Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium (1.9 mi) and Parque Viva (5.6 mi). Poas National Park is 20 mi away. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the connectivity to the airport, shuttle service, and convenient location, making it a preferred choice for travelers.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Harvey
United States
“Toucan hostel is close to the airport and there is everything you need close by as well. A local shop sells drinks, coffee and snacks. I arrived early and they had my room ready. I was so appreciative of their kindness. It is easy to get into...” - Lisa
United States
“The location and the front desk gentleman who went above and beyond - even arranging a taxi for me for only $6 to the airport.” - Douglas
Canada
“My #1 choice whenever flying in or out of SJO. I have stayed several times over many years, always consistently good value. I highly recommend.” - Alan
United States
“Clean and quiet. 10 minute walk from the airport. From the airport just go to the main street where you find the bus stop. Walk to the overpass. Once you pass underneath on the left side cross over to the left frontage road, pass the Budget Rental...” - Eleonora
Bulgaria
“Good value for money, really good option for flying in/out of san jose” - Jon
Canada
“Very close to the airport. Staff were great. Simple stay for arriving or leaving san jose.” - Nina
United States
“The owner and the workers are so sweet, its a great location and good value for price for the hostel” - Monica
Costa Rica
“Super close to the airport - I had an overnight layover and this is just what I needed, a clean place to sleep, bathrooms, and even a kitchen to use with fridge to leave food in. Plenty of bathrooms, towel to use and easy check-in/out” - Gretchen
United States
“It was very close to the airport and it was cheap. It was clean and the bed was fine. It was what I expected for a hotel.” - Luke
Australia
“The place is less than 5 mins drive from the airport. It was a really good to stay if you have a late night flight arrival. We arrived to SJO airport at 1am. The owner gave us a WhatsApp number for a driver so we didn’t get caught up in the crazy...”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


