In Alajuela (Carmen)
With a stay at Hostel Trotamundos in Alajuela (Carmen), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. This hostel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Sabana Park and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is complimentary (available on request).
Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (5.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Housekeeping
Room service
Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds, 4 Guests)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore detailsStandard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom
215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore detailsBasic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom
215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin BedsMore detailsEconomy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom
215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Twin Bunk BedsMore detailsEconomy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom
215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore detailsEconomy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom
215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsFamily Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom
322 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 5 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin BedMore detailsFamily Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom
322 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin BedMore detailsWonderful · 13 reviews
Cleanliness
5.0/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
100%
Closest airports
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
19.9 km / 12.4 mi
What's nearby
Central Park
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Central Market Alajuela
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Alajuela Cathedral
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Juan Santamaría Park
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Plaza Real Alajuela
1.4 km / 0.8 mi
City Mall
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Casino Fiesta
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Ojo de Agua Spa Park
7 km / 4.4 mi
Zoo Ave
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Parque Viva
8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Casino Fiesta Heredia
9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Plaza Real Cariari
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Cariari Golf Course
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free airport transportation - drop-off
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Outdoors
Terrace
Languages spoken
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Shared/communal kitchen access
Check-in
From 12:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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