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Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela

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. We got moved next door to a different hostal. Very nice. I loved the tropical gardens in the entry and back sitting area ! there are two nice sitting areas. Bathrooms are great. Bunk beds are excellent - they have outlets and curtains for privacy and love the wood floors. Very clean

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9.1
Wonderful
106 reviews
Price from
$22.95
per night

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Alajuela

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. Friendly, welcoming staff. Great location. Home from home. Beautiful garden. Short walk to local town with not many tourists.

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9.4
Wonderful
284 reviews
Price from
$28.50
per night

Flor de Katty Hostel Airport

Alajuela

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 phenomenal host. You feel like you are visiting a friend. She's kind, helpful, personable. Her place is very close to the airport, clean, cute and quite. I would 100% reccomend

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9.3
Wonderful
738 reviews
Price from
$15
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. This hostel was just what we were looking for! The owners are incredible and the place is so peaceful and beautiful we honestly didn’t want to leave! If you are looking for a place that feels like home right when you step in, this is the one. I cannot recommend it enough.

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9.6
Exceptional
145 reviews
Price from
$18
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. You get a lot for what you pay. It’s really clean, the kitchen is superb, and I felt really comfortable. Would totally recommend it!!!

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9
Wonderful
47 reviews
Price from
$10
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
Wonderful
10 reviews
Price from
$60
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.

Continental and vegetarian breakfast options are available daily at the hostel.

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9.3
Wonderful
12 reviews
Price from
$88.50
per night

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela

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 when going to/from airport.

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8.1
Very Good
2,213 reviews
Price from
$19.95
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. Good quiet location but close to all restaurants, bars etc, easy place to meet other people, very helpful staff! Curtains on beds are also very nice

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8.8
Excellent
351 reviews
Price from
$12
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. The best hostel I've stayed at in Costa Rica. The staff gives you a tour and is super friendly. The rooms are clean and have air conditioning. The location is just a 10 minute walk from downtown. The artwork on the wall was also pretty.

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8.2
Very Good
248 reviews
Price from
$11.66
per night

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