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11 hostels

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Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela

Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace....

B
Bdong
From
Australia
Everything, Service and rooms were amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
Price from
$38.25
1 night, 2 adults

Flor de Katty Hostel Airport

Alajuela

Located within 19 miles of Poas National Park and 1.4 miles of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Flor de Katty Hostel Airport provides rooms in Alajuela.

F
Fernandez
From
Costa Rica
I come and go to Costa Rica from the United States. And I always stayed here Kathy greets you with a cold glass of water or a cup of tea every time. She will also make sure that you have a taxi to your next destination. It's only five minutes from the airport. Always very clean and you can cook and put stuff in the refrigerator.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

Cabañas San Isidro

Ángeles

Located in Ángeles, within 11 miles of La Fortuna Waterfall and 10 miles of Kalambu Hot Springs, Cabañas San Isidro has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

A
Aguilar
From
Costa Rica
Propiedad espaciosa, bonita y cómoda.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
$120
1 night, 2 adults

Ceiba Hostel

Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, 3.8 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Ceiba Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Rachel
From
Canada
Everything about this hostel made my stay in La Fortuna so much fun, especially the staff. HUGE shout out to Azul, Zoe and Ronaldo for being so friendly and helpful! It’s very easy to meet people here, with an awesome communal area and kitchen. 10/10 experience :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Pura Vibra Hostel

Fortuna

Located in Fortuna and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 3.5 miles, Pura Vibra Hostel has concierge services, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

C
Christophe
From
United States
Everything is very clean and well organized The location is great A quiet but central place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews
Price from
$48
1 night, 2 adults

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela

Located in Alajuela and with Poas National Park reachable within 20 miles, Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi...

C
Carter
From
Costa Rica
Well first off I’ve never commented on this before so I suspect it’s because they’ve all been satisfactory however the shower in this room was amazing. I spent almost an hour in the shower.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Price from
$36.83
1 night, 2 adults

Alpha Arenal Hostel

Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, within 3.5 miles of La Fortuna Waterfall and 3 miles of Kalambu Hot Springs, Alpha Arenal Hostel provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property...

K
Kento
From
Japan
Amazing staffs, they were all kind and welcoming. The price was super affordable, and they organize good activities among people staying this hostel with a good price. Highly recommended if you are solo traveller because you can get to know others ;) the puppies was so adorable they made my stay much memorable and unforgettable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Argdivan Hostel

Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, 3 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Argdivan Hostel has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
Alejandra
From
Canada
Very friendly and amazing staff☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 768 reviews
Price from
$37.72
1 night, 2 adults

Rio Danta

Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, 4 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Rio Danta provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a terrace.

L
Lorena
From
Ecuador
The people that work there were very nice and accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews
Price from
$38.94
1 night, 2 adults

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela

Backpackers Alajuela is a beautiful hostel located in Alajuela Town Center. It features free Wi-Fi, a on-site restaurant and a free shuttle service to the airport, a 5-minute drive away.

W
Weens
From
Guatemala
Great location, nice staff, rooms are big. Many options nearby to spend time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,837 reviews
Price from
$21.76
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
I loved the hostel with all my heart. I immerse felt very much welcomed and the stuff was so nice. Everything was very clean and the beds were super comfortable. Kitchen was also very good equipped. The airport shuttle also worked without any problems. And i loved the garden so much.
Guest review bySophie
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $39.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 242 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 byLin
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $124.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 605 reviews
Hostel was absolutely beautiful! The pool and the property were immaculate. Beautiful green grass spaces everywhere.
Guest review byLucy
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $45.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Katty was an amazing host! She helped us with everything we needed including booking us a taxi for 4am and getting up to ensure we made our taxi on time. The hostel felt warm and homely
Guest review byGeorgia
Group
Avg. price/night: $54.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
The location is actually perfect. Though they had a restaurant there I took most of my breakfast and other meals at local sodas rather than at the Hostel..
Guest review byChristy
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 454 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 byRosemarie
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $56.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews
One of the best hostels I've stayed in Centroamérica. Not only do dorms have a bathroom but also every bed has curtains, lights, a little fan and a socket! Ana is always willing to help and give you good advice about places and how to get there. The kitchen is amazingly well equipped and the common area has games and a ping-pong table, apart from some cute little lizards strolling around the garden. Great hostel!
Guest review byVictoria
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $52.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 768 reviews
Lovely hostel, great location, amazing staff, and loved the terrace. Laura and Lautaro are absolutely helpful and dedicated. They have great suggestions, and they're always keen to help you out with anything from a ride to a tip. I adored the friendly atmosphere. I felt home. Gracias chic@s fue increíble!!!
Guest review byCarolina
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews
Very clean, calm, great location, great for everyone *Super recommend* Go to Rio Danta Hostel you won't regret
Guest review byJoshua
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $98.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 928 reviews
Great location, and met some friendly people in my room. Cute little tables and hammocks around the center encouraged meeting people
Guest review byKathy
Solo traveler