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Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela City

Located in Alajuela City and with Poas National Park reachable within 32 km, Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free...

P
Paul
From
France
The location and the accommodations in general
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
US$32.08
1 night, 2 adults

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela City

Situated in Alajuela City, 31 km from Poas National Park, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

R
Rahimov
From
Israel
By far the best hostel I have stayed in, everything was awesome but what stood out for me is the staff that were so caring and lovely, their dog (Holy) is so cute that you just want to pet her all the time. It really felt like my second home every second i was there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews
Price from
US$38.25
1 night, 2 adults

Flor de Katty Hostel Airport

Alajuela City

Located within 31 km of Poas National Park and 2.3 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Flor de Katty Hostel Airport provides rooms in Alajuela City.

Y
Yael
From
Israel
Katty. She's amazing. She's helpful and knows what we need before we know! She's the reason to come here. Truly the best person. She's available 24/7! The rooms are nice too. Very comfortable beds. Very clean! Hot showers. Fully equipped kitchen. Offers (unsecured) luggage storage before and after checkout. It's not safe to park on the street overnight. Katty can help arrange parking at a nearby secured lot for a few dollars.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Ceiba Hostel

Fortuna

Set in Fortuna, 6.2 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Ceiba Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Mateo
From
Argentina
Muy bueno todo . Es muy nuevo el hostel!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
US$50.63
1 night, 2 adults

Cabañas San Isidro

Ángeles

Set in Ángeles, 18 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Cabañas San Isidro offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and barbecue facilities.

M
Marek
From
Czech Republic
Great place for families with kids. We even got invited to the dinner with Juan - the owner of the property, and his wonderful wife and friends. Plus we also got a free excursion in the sorrounding garden where Juan grows mangos, avocados, blackberries and meny other fruits. Absolutely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

Arenal Poshpacker

Fortuna

Arenal Poshpacker features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Fortuna.

O
Oliver
From
Germany
This was one of my favourite accommodations in Central America. The (single) rooms are spacious with air con and a terrace, there's a pool and poolside bar, and it sort of feels like you're staying in a tropical villa with all the plants and fountains! Jenny at the tour office by reception was helpful to book tours with, and everything is walkable (including El Salto natural pools).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,044 reviews
Price from
US$44.55
1 night, 2 adults

Pura Vibra Hostel

Fortuna

Situated in Fortuna and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 5.6 km, Pura Vibra Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

E
Esther
From
Netherlands
The hostel is situated in a quiet area, but 2 minute walk from the 'center of town'. The vibe is very relaxed, with a garden and terraces where you can sit and meet other travelers. Dorms are relatively small, but all have their own bathroom and there is plenty of room for everyone because you are out and about during the day anyway. The kitchen is big and well-equiped. At 10:30 p.m., lights and music go out, so the peace and quiet is well guarded. Staff is very friendly. The hostel offers very good and very affordable tours through RedLava Tours, but you can also explore the area yourself with an Uber. La Fortuna is lively, with plenty of bars and soda's but still it has a relaxed vibe. La Fortuna is a great hub for exploring the Arenal volcano, rainforest and hotsprings, so I recommend spending at least 3 nights.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 521 reviews
Price from
US$43
1 night, 2 adults

Alpha Arenal Hostel

Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, within 5.6 km of La Fortuna Waterfall and 4.9 km of Kalambu Hot Springs, Alpha Arenal Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

A
Amitay
From
Lithuania
Amazing staff, one the best showers I've had out, of every hostel I've been to. Nice location. Can book tours from the hostel..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$43.20
1 night, 2 adults

Alpha Private Rooms

Fortuna

Alpha Private Rooms in Fortuna provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

V
Veronika
From
Germany
The owner was marvelous. He gave lots of great recommendations for several activities and does not want to sell tours like lots of others. Just perfect!!! This made our trip perfect and I highly recommend the hostel for everyone who goes to La Fortuna. The rooms were clean and we had a nice balkony to sit outside. It is a great hostel to get to know others.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
US$42.50
1 night, 2 adults

Argdivan Hostel

Fortuna

Situated in Fortuna, 4.9 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Argdivan Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

I
Ireni
From
Belgium
One of the best hostels I stayed in!! Very clean (both kitchen & bathroom) - comfortable beds - location is central - fun activities in the hostel - overall really nice atmosphere :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews
Price from
US$35.95
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$106.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,044 reviews
Lovely staff! A great place for young backpackers on a budget!
Guest review by
Timothy
Group
Avg. price/night: US$45.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
The hostel accommodation is very clean and the owner is very attentive and ready help for everything u needed . It is a very pleasant time. we have so much fun on hot spring, the best hospitality, and cheapest hostel in Costa Rica
Guest review by
Lin
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews
Lovely home from home hostel. Staff great, helpful and cheerful. Location good, in safe quite area, shops nearby. Kitchen you share with the home. Hot showers which is fab. Beds comfy, linen changed frequently as are towels. Lovely little garden area. Hosts will meet and drop off at airport for $10 each way.
Guest review by
Rosemarie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$53.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews
Very clean, calm, great location, great for everyone *Super recommend* Go to Rio Danta Hostel you won't regret
Guest review by
Joshua
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$91.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,095 reviews
Great location, and met some friendly people in my room. Cute little tables and hammocks around the center encouraged meeting people
Guest review by
Kathy
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$45.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 521 reviews
Pura Vibra is still a new hostel however it was a great find, the owner is so lovely and makes the place feel like home. We got so many great tips about the area and a lot of info on the cheaper or free things to do in and around town. Coffee and tea served each morning and full privacy blinds with a fan in each bunk, luxury when you are backpacking. The place was spotless clean and the kitchen was well stocked - they even had an ice machine!! We loved their little dog too.
Guest review by
Georgia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$29.38
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,615 reviews
location is perfect for the airport and the pick up and drop off shuttle is a greatly appreciated service. we arrived late evening and left for early morning flight … so it really was a pit stop and perfect for our needs … so only needed the room can’t really comment on the facilities… Roberto the night receptionist was great and helpful and the. hostel felt very safe. would recommend for a perfect pit stop …. pre plan restaurants or sodas though as It didn’t feel like a place to walk around late at night !
Guest review by
Aseem
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$76.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 791 reviews
The swimming pool area, bar and communal area is great- it's very clean and feels very safe and is a lovely place to spend time and meet fellow backpackers. The pod was surprisingly sound proof and had air con. The showers were hot! Which was great!
Guest review by
Georgina
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$39.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
Great location for airport travel with some great local restaurants close by. Safe and quiet area. Great hostel owner, Katty helps with everything including very fair taxi rides to the airport. would highly recommend for anyone coming to or from San Jose airport for a night. Just one more is make sure you have either dollars or cash but there is also an atm close by.
Guest review by
Nick
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews
We absolutely loved staying at this hostel, everyone there was so welcoming and treated us like family. The hostel is very safe and clean, and they organize activities that you can do with everyone. This was the first hostel we stayed at and it was an amazing amazing experience. Thank you Lautaro y Lara for everything ❤️
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Agathe
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