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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.

A
Amelie
From
Belgium
I like the general atmosphere of the place, and I feel like the common spaces are nicely done to create interaction. There is also a working area you can use if you are teleworking for instance. The air conditioning is put on at night which makes it super nice to sleep. Each bed has its own privacy with curtains, a plug to charge your phone and a light. There is a shared bathroom per dorm. I paid extra for breakfast that was prepared by one of the staff. She was adorable, asked me what I would prefer and made me a different thing each morning. If you are staying more than one night, you can use the laundry service as well for some extra dollars. When I arrived, the person that did my check in also told me about all the different activities to do in and around La Fortuna, including three nice free spots like El Salto (rope swing into the river) or the hot springs. The hostel is located 5-10min walk to the city park, has plenty of small shops, markets and restaurants around and has a few parking spots if you are with a car.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Price from
$50.63
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.

A
Abby
From
Australia
Pura Vibra Hostel is honestly such an amazing place, and I highly recommend it to all travelers. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted by Ana, who is so kind and accommodating. The space is beautifully decorated & the ambiance is so peaceful. It is just what I needed! The location is amazing; it's in a quiet area, but it is still so central (it took me 3 minutes to walk to the main street). The kitchen is very well equipped (it's actually the best kitchen that I have seen in a hostel). I loved the 6 bed dorm that I stayed in. The beds are SO comfortable, and I love that they have individual curtains, so you still feel like you have privacy. There are charging ports and an individual fan for each bed, which is very convenient. The shower pressure is great, and there is also hot water (we all know this is rare in hostels, haha). As you can tell, I loved my time at Pura Vibra Hostel. The low price is just a bonus!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Price from
$50
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...

W
Wei-Jen
From
Taiwan
Staff is really helpful and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
$36
1 night, 2 adults

Alpha Private Rooms

Fortuna

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

R
Rob
From
Costa Rica
The staff here are the best. They are friendly and very knowledgeable. The owner will go the extra mile to make your stay as good as possible. Comfortable bed, hot shower, and great location that is right in town but off the main streets and quiet. The kitchen is clean and well equipped with everything. Highly recommend staying here. Great value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
$25
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 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 829 reviews
Price from
$42.29
1 night, 2 adults

Rio Danta

Fortuna

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

C
Ciara
From
United Kingdom
Great value hostel, walking distance to town. Well equipped kitchen and nice areas to hang out. Nice to have a small gym and we saw sloths in the garden!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 584 reviews
Price from
$37.76
1 night, 2 adults

Blackout Hostel

Fortuna

Located in Fortuna and within 2.8 miles of La Fortuna Waterfall, Blackout Hostel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

S
SANDRA
From
United States
Lena and Tony were excellent hosts and extremely helpful with picking excursions. The place was in a great location and after receiving a fan in the room the temperature was good too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Poshtel Arenal

Fortuna

Featuring a garden, bar and views of city, Poshtel Arenal is located in Fortuna, 3.4 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall.

V
Vacíli
From
Russia
Honestly, this has been one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. It was very clean and comfortable. I totally love the pool bar idea, where Frannie the barista does her magic of creating such a lovely and unforgettably cozy atmosphere. 10/10 definitely coming back next time and calling my friends with me!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,135 reviews
Price from
$61.78
1 night, 2 adults

Arenal Poshpacker

Fortuna

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

L
Louise
From
Australia
I loved the staff, and the facility. The staff was so helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,070 reviews
Price from
$24.30
1 night, 2 adults

Arenal Backpackers Resort

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.

C
Crooks
From
United States
The property was in a great location staff was friendly and common areas was maintained very clean!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 793 reviews
Price from
$57.38
1 night, 2 adults
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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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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Fortuna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Fortuna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 584 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Fortuna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Fortuna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 793 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Fortuna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 829 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Fortuna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,135 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Fortuna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,070 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in Fortuna

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  • Avg. price/night: $30.51
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,070 reviews
    Lovely staff! A great place for young backpackers on a budget!
    Guest review by
    Timothy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 136 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $38.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 829 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $57.97
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 793 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