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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.

Review score
9.9
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
£38.35
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Staff was very helpfull and positive!
Review score
8.4
Very good
463 reviews
Price from
£24.80
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Very nice hostel!! All the staff are very friendly especially Djana and Carla! Went on a day trip with them and as a solo traveller felt very comfortable :)
Review score
8.4
Very good
747 reviews
Price from
£28.15
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Fortuna, 6.4 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Rio Danta Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

Great value for your money. I really liked the location. It's a bit further from town but therefore really quiet. The AC functioned well.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
714 reviews
Price from
£44.69
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of mountain, BlackOut Hostel is situated in Fortuna, 4.6 km from La Fortuna Waterfall.

It was cheap and clean. The bed was good but can be rather hot without AC.
Review score
8.1
Very good
33 reviews
Price from
£35.43
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Fortuna, 5 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Sky Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Clean, quiet, aircon in the room
Review score
8.8
Fabulous
98 reviews
Price from
£19.49
1 night, 2 adults

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 as well as free private parking for...

Amazing little spot! Friendly staff that help book tours. I really wanted to go to Rio Celeste waterfall and they arranged it with some people from the hostel. There are also other activities you can do. Room was very clean with great showers! Location was great! I felt very safe and comfortable here being a solo female traveller. Also cutest little puppies that live on site!!
Review score
8.5
Very good
64 reviews
Price from
£20.37
1 night, 2 adults

Arenal Poshpacker features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Fortuna. Offering a bar, the property is located within 5.4 km of La Fortuna Waterfall.

The room and the complex were nice for the price I paid, clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful to help me book activities. Not much to complain about.
Review score
7.6
Good
1,190 reviews
Price from
£28.35
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a bar, Poshtel Arenal is located in Fortuna in the Alajuela region, 5.5 km from La Fortuna Waterfall and 4.6 km from Kalambu Hot Springs.

Great starting point for exploring the area. I went on a few tours from the hotel and I am thrilled! The communal areas are really nice, especially the pool. In the evening you could enjoy cocktails by/in the pool to good music. But it was calm by 10 pm. The staff is friendly. 😊
Review score
7.9
Good
1,120 reviews
Price from
£48.47
1 night, 2 adults

Located 3.6 km from the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, this hostel offers its guests complimentary Wi-Fi access, luggage storage, and a snack bar. The property also has an outdoor pool.

The pool area is a nice place and the meeting point of the property. The breakfast available is cheap and small.
Review score
7.5
Good
888 reviews
Price from
£47.83
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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    Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 9 reviews

    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.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 714 reviews

    Set in Fortuna, 6.4 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Rio Danta Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    Guest review
    If I make a hostel one day, it would be a copy of Rio Danta
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 1,120 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Poshtel Arenal is located in Fortuna in the Alajuela region, 5.5 km from La Fortuna Waterfall and 4.6 km from Kalambu Hot Springs.

    Guest review
    Excellent location. Nice pool bar. Secured and great vibe
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 1,190 reviews

    Arenal Poshpacker features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Fortuna. Offering a bar, the property is located within 5.4 km of La Fortuna Waterfall.

    Guest review
    All was good. I will give 20/10 to the property
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 888 reviews

    Located 3.6 km from the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, this hostel offers its guests complimentary Wi-Fi access, luggage storage, and a snack bar. The property also has an outdoor pool.

    Guest review
    nice stay in a cylinder - never done this before !
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    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 92 reviews

    Set in Fortuna, 5.1 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Asha Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Owner was super helpful with everything. Close to town. Nice hot showers.

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  • Avg. price/night: £56.69
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 1,190 reviews
    Lovely staff! A great place for young backpackers on a budget!
    Guest review by
    Timothy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £33.88
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 181 reviews
    Excellent value for money. Great location. Close to a supermarket, which was good to utilise the kitchen. Esteban was very friendly, helpful and responsive. He organised a shuttle to Monteverde for us that was cheaper than anywhere else we could find. I even got an invite to go and play Soccer with his local friends.
    Guest review by
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £35.43
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 92 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
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 11 reviews
    This is the one and only hostel for La Fortuna and visiting the volcano Arenal + surroundings. Wilson is simply the best host ever! He organized everything and gave us great tips what to do for fun on a budget. The hostel is clean, comfy, has a great kitchen and is quiet. (Budget) Backpackers+Travellers, this is your address! Thank you again, Wilson!!
    Guest review by
    Jana
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 11 reviews
    The owner Wilson is very enthusiastic and will give you tons of great budget recommendations for the area. There’s a hostel group chat that creates an awesome sense of community. Really great for meeting people and exploring La Fortuna for cheap!
    Guest review by
    Emma
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.65
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 747 reviews
    I'd like this hostel totally! It was really clean, the host where supporting us all the time and available. They presented a wall with all activitys you can do and organized Pizzaevenings or nighttrips to the Hotsprings. There was nice space to chill and get in contact with other backpackers. It was really clean and near the center, but on a calm area. Was the best hostel on my trip since 2 month! Thanks!
    Guest review by
    Leila
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £47.83
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 888 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: £56.69
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 1,190 reviews
    It had a great pool, nice hangout areas if it’s not raining. Rooms were basic but did the job and was nice to not have a bunk bed (although ours was the only room without). Great location in the centre of the town. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Generally a spacious and nice hostel.
    Guest review by
    Amie
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 23 reviews
    great location and priced low like a hostel but you get your own room and bathroom for same budget that most shared accomodations charge. For a last minute place to crash at a budget it was good. Basic but clean and private which is all we needed
    Guest review by
    Sylvia Darrell
    Young couple