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Poshtel Arenal, hotel in Fortuna

Poshtel Arenal features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Fortuna. This 4-star hostel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space.

It had a pool and a swim up bar which was a plus. Everyone was so kind.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
1,035 reviews
Price from
$50.03
per night
Pura Vibra Hostel, hotel in 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.

It's central to La Fortuna so restaurants & stores are walking distance. The hostel also gives you info for the bus on how to get there from San Jose Airport which is awesome & they can also set you up w/ tours and if you pay cash it's cheaper than getting it through Viator, and they pick up at the hostel. There's no AC in the dorms, but there is a mini fan above you that kept me cool during the night time.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
365 reviews
Price from
$35
per night
Arenal Sloth Hostel, hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, Arenal Sloth Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Great staff and shared spaces
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
269 reviews
Price from
$40.04
per night
Argdivan Hostel, hotel in 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.

We rented the apartment and it was a great size! Shower pressure was great, a cute little balcony to sit out on and they provided coffee, oil, salt etc… which was a lovely touch. They have lots of tours you can organise with the staff and everybody is happy to help.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
567 reviews
Price from
$23.11
per night
Rio Danta Hostel, hotel in Fortuna

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of river, Rio Danta Hostel is located in Fortuna, 4 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall.

The relaxing atmosphere. The people working there. Tha space you have. I have been very happily surprised by the place
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
868 reviews
Price from
$17
per night
Sky Hostel, hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, within 3.1 miles of La Fortuna Waterfall and 3.4 miles of Kalambu Hot Springs, Sky Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

Good parking space, no noises at night, flexibility at arrival in check-in, polite and friendly host, equipped and modern facilities, currency in dollars or colones, wooden locker for small belongings in case something of value is to be stored, beautiful bathrooms and shower, big kitchen with a view, excellent value for money
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
69 reviews
Price from
$20
per night
Alpha Arenal, hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, 3.5 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Alpha Arenal provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Proximity to town, shared kitchen and spaces, rates.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
93 reviews
Price from
$22.50
per night
Arenal Poshpacker, hotel in Fortuna

Arenal Poshpacker features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Fortuna. Providing a bar, the property is located within 3.3 miles of La Fortuna Waterfall.

Amazing staff- shout out to Jenny who was so helpful and fun.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
1,432 reviews
Price from
$57.60
per night
Arenal Backpackers Resort, hotel in Fortuna

Located 2.2 mi 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.

Moving into another room from the capsule. The private room with bathroom was lovely with the exception of the two roaches I killed (but I totally get that's to be expected in the tropics). Even the tent was so much better than the capsule with room to spread out and the temperature in it was still nice at night even in July. Staff was for the most part pretty unhelpful except for the guy in the kitchen and the younger girl at check in who was lovely.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
1,069 reviews
Price from
$45.90
per night
Asha Hostel, hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, 3.2 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Asha Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Friendly staff, great value of stay
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
37 reviews
Price from
$25
per night
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Fortuna

  • Avg. price/night: $56.56
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,432 reviews
    Lovely staff! A great place for young backpackers on a budget!
    Timothy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $24.30
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 107 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.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $28.25
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 37 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
    Lin
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 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!!
    Jana
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 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!
    Emma
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.11
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 567 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!
    Leila
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $52.88
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,069 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!
    Georgina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $56.56
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,432 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.
    Amie
    Family with young children
  • Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 70 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
    Sylvia Darrell
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $56
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 868 reviews
    + Super nice dog Nala :) + Great hostel atmosphere + Staff was super helpful and friendly, they offered us a queen-size bed instead of a bunk bed + Hammocks and yoga area with mats available + Well equipped kitchen and coffee for free in the morning + Cheap transportation to public hot springs (recommended to try it out!) + Possiblity to see a sloth on the trees next to the hostel!
    Whizzo
    Young couple

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