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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...

V
Vanessa
From
Italy
Nice place, warm welcome, clean and quiet! Super close to the airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 363 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...

F
Fabian
From
Austria
A very nice tiny Hostel with great staff. Perfect for the arrival or pre-departure night. I had a single room which had a very nice interior. The breakfast was typical Costa Rican. I will come again :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 427 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.

V
Voute
From
Netherlands
The owner is incredibly nice and helped every guest coming in an out of Costa Rica to find the proper information they needed, whether it be bus times or taxi fares (she stays up until all arrivals are there and wakes up early for every check out + makes coffee for the guests in the morning). Place was wonderfully clean and organised, and easy to get to from the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 475 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.

L
Luu
From
France
Really underrated - and cheap for what it is. People were really nice, it was clean and new, you have your own privacy if you want it and social spaces are very great. +1 for the guitar!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Price from
US$56.70
1 night, 2 adults

Cabañas San Isidro

Ángeles

Set in Ángeles, within 18 km of La Fortuna Waterfall and 17 km of Kalambu Hot Springs, Cabañas San Isidro offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

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.

R
Roberto
From
Brazil
I appreciate all the happy from David, Chris and the girls on reception to book the tours. They always available to help me to get the best experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,042 reviews
Price from
US$49.77
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.

N
Nataliia
From
Russia
Clean hostel, every bed has its own fan. Very nice and helpful staff. Coffee and chocolate tour on Don Olivo's farm was wonderful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 532 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...

M
Marek
From
Canada
Great location, great value for money, super friendly staff, the beds in the dormitories had curtains which gives you some privacy! We loved our stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 160 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.

C
Cecilie Brincher
From
Denmark
Great hostel just a 2 min walk from town. Dorms were cosy and clean and with private fan in each bed. Good social atmosphere, easy to meet people in the dorm or at the rooftop. The staff were incredible and beyond lovely and helpful. I’d come back anytime 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 849 reviews
Price from
US$35.95
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$89.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,042 reviews
Lovely staff! A great place for young backpackers on a budget!
Guest review by
Timothy
Group
Avg. price/night: US$11.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 144 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, 427 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, 561 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$95.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,067 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$62.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 532 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$27.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,670 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 849 reviews
Amazing couple helping with everything and even more, very social, great tour recommendations/organisation, clean and comfy, very well located, best hostel in a long while!
Guest review by
Anne
Group
Avg. price/night: US$76.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 785 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!
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Georgina
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$45.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 475 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