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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 31 km, Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 3.1 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, 7.6 km from Parque Viva and 18 km from Parque Diversiones. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Very kind owners and very clean

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9.1
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
SEK 281
per night

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela City

All rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, some units at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José also feature a city view. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Their home was so cute and in a fantastic location! The open air gardens in the back provided great hang out space!

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9.4
Superb
288 reviews
Price from
SEK 350
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 18 km from the hostel and La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 18 km away. Katty is a very helpful host and her place is clean and neat. Definitely recommend for someone who wants to stay near the airport.

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9.3
Superb
739 reviews
Price from
SEK 184
per night

Rio Celeste Backpackers

Bijagua

Offering a terrace and views of the garden, Rio Celeste Backpackers is situated in Bijagua, 42 km from Liberia.

Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Absolute immaculacy. This place is run by remarkable family that goes above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable as possible. In fact, it doesn’t feel like you’re staying in hotel/hostel rather like you’re being hosted by incredible people in their house. Dinorah & Wilfredo take care of everything around the place, they’re extremely kind, hospitable and their courtesy is beyond comprehension. Another great thing here is a breakfast! Delicious and lavish. Loved my stay there and would come back.

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9.6
Exceptional
145 reviews
Price from
SEK 195
per night

Sky Hostel

Fortuna

Situated in Fortuna, within 5 km of La Fortuna Waterfall and 5.4 km of Kalambu Hot Springs, Sky Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 21 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, 22 km from Sky Adventures Arenal and 25 km from Venado Caves. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests. A little off the beaten track made for a quiet, peaceful location where I could really relax.

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9
Superb
49 reviews
Price from
SEK 123
per night

Cabañas San Isidro

Ángeles

Set in Ángeles, 18 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Cabañas San Isidro offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and barbecue facilities. The property is around 17 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, 32 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 33 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel, all rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. 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.

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9
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
SEK 844
per night

Albergue Pozo Verde

Quesada

Located in Quesada, 42 km from Catarata Tesoro Escondido, Albergue Pozo Verde provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The accommodation features room service and free WiFi.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a continental or a vegetarian breakfast.

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9.3
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
SEK 1,085
per night

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela City

Situated within 32 km of Poas National Park and 3.1 km of Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, Toucan Hostel features rooms in Alajuela City. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Parque Viva is 9 km from the hostel and Parque Diversiones is 14 km away. nice did the job! cheap and pleasant. nice staff

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8.1
Very good
2,210 reviews
Price from
SEK 245
per night

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. The property is located 4.8 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, 20 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 21 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. Clean hostel, every bed has its own fan. Very nice and helpful staff. Coffee and chocolate tour on Don Olivo's farm was wonderful.

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8.8
Fabulous
354 reviews
Price from
SEK 147
per night

Arenal Sloth Hostel

Fortuna

Set in Fortuna, 5 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Sloth Hostel features views of the mountain. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests. This new hostel is perfect, very clean and quality/price super. The staff are super kind and Derrick and his cousin are so nice and helpful for everything. The room are very spacious with Ac and private bathroom . The dorm are clean and it was divided in tree rooms with 2 beds in each so I felt to be like in a private room because was not full. The kitchen are very clean too and very well organised, with two spacious and clean fridge, and the storage where to put your foods too. I was impressed by the many home appliances available, from the rice cooker, blender, water boiler, coffee machine with coffee for everyone, and in addition you also have salt, tea and other basic things that you could use it. You could have a laundry wash and dry for 8 dollars, not cheap as everything in Costa Rica, but you also have a place and soap where you can wash and hanging your clothes. 10 minutes by walk from the centre in a quiet area with a good restaurant just beside ( a friend tried and he really enjoyed. The common area whit sofa is very nice . 10 minutes from there you have the free spot “il Salto”. I really recommend.

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8.2
Very good
249 reviews
Price from
SEK 143
per night

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