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Hostel Trotamundos

1.5 star property
Alajuela hostel in Carmen with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Property amenity
Balcony
Front of property
Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
Reviews
5.2

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Del Parque Central 200 Norte y 50 Oeste, Alajuela, Alajuela
  • Popular LocationCentral Market Alajuela4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCity Mall3 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)8 min drive
  • Popular LocationOjo de Agua Spa Park9 min drive

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2/10 Terrible

This place is CLOSED yet hotels.com keeps offering it online. I booked through hotels.com as part of my trip and when I ...
Jan 21, 2020
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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds, 4 Guests) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds, 4 Guests)

Highlights

TV
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

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TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 Ping (20 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

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TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 6.04 Ping (20 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 6.04 Ping (20 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 Ping (20 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

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TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 Ping (30 square meters)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 6.04 Ping (20 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 9.05 Ping (30 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Alajuela

Hostel Trotamundos is located in Carmen, a neighborhood in Alajuela. Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sabana Park. Ojo de Agua Spa Park and Zoo Ave are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Central Market Alajuela - 4 min walk
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 4 min walk
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 5 min walk
  • City Mall - 3 min drive
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 18 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Chante Vegano - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kurcuma Artisanal Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Casa del Pollo Papi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cevichera Junior - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostel Trotamundos

Hostel located in Carmen
Free continental breakfast, free airport drop-off, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hostel Trotamundos. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel Trotamundos have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens, portable fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 4 per night)
  • Free airport drop-off shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 4 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hostel Trotamundos Alajuela
Trotamundos Alajuela
Hostel Trotamundos Alajuela
Hostel Trotamundos Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Trotamundos Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Trotamundos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostel Trotamundos?

Check-in begins at noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostel Trotamundos?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hostel Trotamundos provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Where is Hostel Trotamundos located?

Located in Carmen, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Central Park, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum, and Central Market Alajuela. Alajuela Cathedral and Juan Santamaría Park are also within 10 minutes.

Hostel Trotamundos Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 13 reviews" "

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place is closed. DO NOT USE HOTELS.COM
This place is CLOSED yet hotels.com keeps offering it online. I booked through hotels.com as part of my trip and when I got their and the hotel was no longer in operation, and it was a nightmare dealing with hotels.com. They are pushy and it is a mess. When I started demanding my money back, a pushy person who spoke broken English called to sell me ANOTHER hotel, but refused to give me my money back. I am realizing hotels.com is a racket.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel permanently closed. Hotels.com is difficult
DO NOT BOOK THIS PLACE BECAUSE IT IS CLOSED. After I paid and arrived, I tried cancelling with hotels.com and the only thing they wanted to do was find me another place AFTER I tried to get in touch with them for over an hour. As soon as I said "give me my money back right now" a pushy guy from India called me internationally to trying to book me another place. I guess he thought I should pay $.35 a minute to hear him tell me I cannot get my money back because their is no cancellation policy, DESPITE the fact that the place no longer exists (see photo). By this time I was already in a taxi headed somewhere else. Do not book this place. And I am starting to wonder if I will ever use hotels.com again because their customer service is horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

kong

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hate this hotel
This hotel no longer exists! ! Don’t know why I can still book a hotel already closed business
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Sicily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel no longer exists. Hotels.com did not care.
I arrived late at night to find the hotel had been closedown down for over a month. Had to wander around the streets with my bags looking for somewhere else to stay. A little scary as a solo female traveler arriving late. Hotels Tonight customer service rep told me it wasn’t their problem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Natale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good place to sleep
Friendly staff, fairly good English, close to airport, old building, clean, comfortable bed, not much to do, front door always locked, no place to really smoke except out on street. Warm, but not hot shower. Comfortable bed, no AC, but there was a fan.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostal, large bottom bunks. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We arrived very late and were concerned we would not get in but we did, thankfully. We woke up the manager but she was not at all grumpy. The room was basic, right above the street. No nightlife but occasional loud cars zooming by. The room was not very clean, but it had a fan and a comfy king size bed but just a bare liightbulb overhead. Bathroom next door did not flush well. Kitchen downstairs and plenty of fruit for breakfast. So...a mixed experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019