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Reviews of Argdivan Hostel

200 mts sur del redondel y 20 metros oeste, casa verde, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica

#54 of 104 hotels in Fortuna

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Review score

Based on 203 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was really good, the staff was very nice and we had a really good time! Thank you

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no aircon in my room although it was written on booking that it has aircon. Bathroom could be little bit cleaner.

    Very friendly and helpful staff, good location, nice bathroom.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Overall you get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Presentation

    Access to everything that is needed while your stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff were awesome at organising tours and being social.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly hostel. There’s hot water, location is good and staff is very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room got very hot, no AC or windows to outside, just fans.

    Very friendly and welcoming hostel. Daily tours are organised for a good price with transportation. The location is great for walking around La Fortuna, and El Salto rope swing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Hostel with nice vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower drain had lots of hair, they charge 10 percent extra if using a credit card

    Nice vibe, good value if paying cash

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Perfect spot to stay in la Fortuna
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen could be cleaner

    Awesome staff, super helpful for recommendations & organising trips. Loads to do. Good dorms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Decent hostel, skip the breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I made the mistake of booking breakfast at this hostel and deeply regretted it both mornings of my stay. I was given a choice of breakfast (American or tico) when I checked in, but was given an American breakfast the first day (fine, just not what I asked for). Then, the second morning, I was told that breakfast would be a tico breakfast and that guests aren't able to choose the type of breakfast. The second morning's tico breakfast was honestly pretty pathetic, see photo. It included some dry bits of scrambled eggs with some rice and beans - that's it. No coffee or tea, no bread or tortillas, nothing. For $7, it was bordering on shameful. You're only a short walk from a ton of restaurants, just fend for yourself. Also, the volunteers make commission for booking tours, which means that you're constantly being sold to anytime you're in common areas. It wasn't a deal breaker, but lightly annoyed me.

    This hostel was really pleasant overall, with comfortable beds and a great shower (at least in my four person room). I appreciated the large kitchen and nice outdoor seating, and the volunteers were friendly and welcoming. The location is great for walking around La Fortuna, and there's tons of street parking outside. Good to know: they only accepted cash for my stay and preferred USD.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room did not have A/C and despite La Fortuna being not too hot, the room was very hot all the time and the fans in the room only help a little. Additionally, I felt the hostel staff was too pushy with their tours. They did not seem to just inform you about possible tours but also to try to push you to buy the tours all the time, which I didn't like at all.

    The hostel itself is a nice place that allows you to hang out and relax. The staff is very nice and I liked the location a lot. Short walk (<5 minutes) to the supermarket and town centre.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff that face great tips on activities in the area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable suite at friendly hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The suite kitchen (separate from hostel shared kitchen) was lacking in basic gear needed to cook a meal. Door could use a handle.

    Very helpful/friendly staff, and hostel has good community feel. Suite unit has great covered balcony, and main hostel also has rooftop patio.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don’t like the fact they charged a +5% if you pay by card.

    The place was really nice and good located and the staff were really kind.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very social atmosphere!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Good option for a couple of nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could benefit from some comfortable seating outside, eg bean bags, more hammocks, sofas etc. wasn’t a great place to relax in between activities (just up right chairs)

    Close to town and supermarkets, good kitchen, spacious and clean bathrooms

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    They had amazing tour options and I found it as one of the options which was fair on every price not trying to cheat the customers like many other places

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of hangout spots

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location, near to downtown and close to the río La Fortuna salto attraction

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Great vibes and highly suggested
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lockers are not the best and not enough for everyone

    Very proactive staff and every day there was an excursion organised. Rooms are spacious and beds comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It got really hot in the room, and the tiny individual fans weren't sufficient. Also people smoking next to the window of the dorm, which is why the window couldn't stay open during the night.

    The cleansest hostel I've stayed in in Costa Rica. Helpful staff. Lots of activities. Good location, just a few minutes walk from town and the nearest supermarket.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Excellent place near downtown
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all good

    Best location, great view from terrace, clean kitchen, refrigerator with freezer available for use.very friendly staff including volunteers, clean beds, very quiet at night, clean bathrooms. Supermarket two minutes away, five minutes from bus stop. Five minutes from the Central park

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    1 of the best Hostels I've stayed in
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downfall was the sockets weren't great, took so long to charge my phone from them.

    Amazing place. Really modern. The staff made me feel more at home than I have at any hostel I've stayed at. Bathrooms were lovely and so clean. Beds comfortable, loved the curtain around the bed for privacy. Good location, less than 10 mins walk to the town/bus station.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location, people and chilled vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    This place has such a chilled vibe, it’s easy to lose a few hours just sat on the terrace relaxing. The people and staff were all friendly and helpful and the location is great, on a quiet street only a couple of minutes walk to town. It feels like they have got it just right here!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay in Fortuna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sofa bed provided in the studio room was one of the most uncomfortable beds I’ve ever slept on, the place would’ve got a perfect score if this wasn’t the case as everything else was great.

    Absolutely great place in a great location. Clean, with a great feel to it and very helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

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