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room US$25/38; )
This super-friendly, family-run backpackers' abode has five spick-and-span rooms tucked
into a vintage home between the airport and downtown Alajuela (opposite Hospital San
Rafael). There's a communal kitchen, plus free storage for items brought from home that
you don't need while in Costa Rica (winter coats, bike boxes). Free airport drop-off service
is available hourly between 5am and 5pm.
Alajuela Backpackers Boutique Hostel
HOTEL
2441-7149;
www.alajuelabackpackers.com
; cnr Av 4 & Calle 4; dm/r/ste
US$17/55/70; )
This four-story place with cookie-cutter rooms may feel a tad institutional at first glance,
but dig deeper and you'll discover some big pluses: free shuttles to and from the airport,
air-conditioned dorms and doubles with en-suite bathrooms, and a super-cool 4th-floor bar
terrace where you can sip beers while watching planes take off in the distance.
Hotel Pacandé
B&B
r US$50-60, without bathroom US$35; )
This popular, locally run option is spotlessly clean throughout, offering 10 large rooms
with wood furnishings, folk-art touches and cable TV. Less expensive rooms share bath-
rooms. The bright and sunny breakfast nook is a great spot for a morning brew.
Hotel Trotamundos
HOTEL
breakfast dm US$12, d with/without bathroom US$35/30; )
This basic place in the heart of town has clean rooms and friendly service. One dorm and
nine private rooms with cable TV (four with private bath) are nestled into a two-story
house surrounding a small courtyard. Other perks include a shared kitchen and free shuttle
service to the airport.
Trapp Family Lodge
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