Avenida 331A, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica
#54 of 111 hotels in Fortuna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 136 hostel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 May 2024
Fabienne
GermanyNothing
The kitchen was very well equipped and very clean. Containers provided enough storage for food as well and had a lid which I appreciated. Even a little airfryer was there. I asked to change into the female dorm after my first night and the staff replied very quick and prepared everything while I was on a tour. For that I was very glad. The common area was very well designed so it was easy to get in touch with other solo travellers. The tours were also lots of fun. And a plus for the hostel dog, who was so cute.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Louise
BrazilThe staff isn't very helpfull. The girl was okey, but the guy looked annoyed to be there, just didn't bother giving information or recomendations in town even when asked. They don't accept card payment, and only let me know this one day prior the arrival, when it should be clear from the start. (Well, they actually sent a message 1 day before saying they accepted card payment with a 10% fee, but upon arrival the guy said firmly no card at all).
The place is quite clean and organized and there is a nice common area. The kitchen is very well equipped, and is always well kept. Good bed, the fan and the power outlets by the bed are nice, but the room does get very hot and stuffy, specially by the end of the day.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Magdalena
SwitzerlandNo lockers in the rooms, which is due to their smaller size. There are a few lockers in the common area though. Therefore, I would install a few more coat hooks on the walls in the dorms for more clothes hanging opportunities.
Staff at the hostel is extremely nice and helpful with all questions regarding trips and tours! Nice common areas including a yoga deck where you can work out during the day and a big kitchen.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Liz
United StatesI didn't realize they have a section for smoking, this is my fault, but I didn't like that I would get 2nd hand smoke by being in my room since the windows are always open I found out the hard way that there was no hot water.
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.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Chris
IrelandBeautiful hostel tucked away in a tranquil corner of La Fortuna. Rooms were clean and comfortable and a lovely courtyard at the back of the property. Staff were so helpful and friendly - especially the two volunteers Marissa & Maria. They were on hand with anything we needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Mujeeb
CanadaNo unlimited Coffee tea..
Location and Organizing tours
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Jasmine
CanadaThere wasn’t a huge social vibe in the common areas when I was there, I don’t think it was the hostels fault maybe just luck of who was there at the same time as me. The common areas were still nice and welcoming
The private rooms were a very reasonable price, clean with good AC, easy to book activities through the hostel. The owner of the hostel is friendly and helpful with anything you may need
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Anna
Israel-
Everything was perfect
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Sina
Switzerlandpretty clean, beds with curtains, salt, sugar and oil in the kitchen, reasonable price for washing service even though some of our clothes came back discolored
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Kristina
United StatesThe luggage lockers are small so it’s hard to store things in there, and I wish there were luggage lockers inside each bedroom instead of the kitchen area. Most people seemed to put their bigger luggage in a corner in the room
The staff was super friendly, the location was very close to the downtown area, it was clean, they offered lots of different tours, and I like that the beds all had outlets and curtains!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Anna
IsraelEverything was perfect
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Anna
IsraelIt was my first hostel in Costa Rica and I hope to find more places like this on my trip! Very nice reception, very nice common areas, lots of bathrooms and showers to use (which are new). When I arrived they explained me a map of the city and helped me to organize my activities to make the best use of my time. My favorites were the yoga area and the hostel pet!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Andreas
Germany- cozy hostel - dorms are okay and have curtains on beds (highly appreciated) and come with private bathrooms - nice „garden area“ - place to easily get to know people - reception can organize a lot for you :)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Melissa
South AfricaMaybe more showers and toilets would be good, but i know the toilets are being built
Best equipped kitchen i ever saw in a hostel , airfryers everything Staff so friendly and helpful Even though it seems alot of people around, its quiet and stays clean and organised
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Karolin
GermanyGreat location, very safe and quiet, Yoga corner, free tea and coffee in the morning, the owner is just a super nice person and helped me with every little question / concern! Will come again!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Daniel
SpainGood value for money staff were always helpful free coffee in morning and good location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Georgia
United KingdomReally comfortable stay! Everyone was really nice, beds are comfy, close the the centre of town. No reason I wouldn't stay here again and again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Vyara
BulgariaThere is no breakfast and if it did it would've been great to eat before the tours. Hopefully you can improve that. I had a private room and a shared bathroom with 3 other rooms which is too many people to wait on a line for shower or bathroom. The water in one of the bathrooms was cold.
There is good coffee at 7.30 am for free and the private rooms have AC which in this town is a must! The location is quite near the center and convenient for walks. The town is safe and has good restaurants and bars. I would recommend the Don Juan coffee/ cocoa tour! The bed is comfy and the common spaces and kitchen create a feel of community and you can socialize easily.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Sally
AustraliaA lot of kitchen noise early in the morning - very loud beeping from the toaster! TP ran out a few times in the shared bathrooms which is annoying
Quiet location (no road/outside noise) but very close to town. Good AC (double room), good shower pressure & well equipped & organised kitchen. Recently added yoga deck is really nice. I would stay again
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Chloe
CanadaNothing
Super clean, beds have plugs + curtains and they give you a big blanket
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Melina
GermanyThe double bedroom had no window, so it was a bit stuffy inside.
The staff was really friendly and helpful! We had a really good time at the hostel. The kitchen was also clean and we cooked a lot of times. It was really cozy to chill at the hostel and it was good located :) we can definitely recommend to stay there!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Caroline
CanadaThis wasn't any fault of the property as it was most likely another guest. I put my name on my food in the fridge as told so no one would eat it. When I went into the fridge the next morning, someone stole my food :(
The bed was comfortable and the hostel was quiet by night time so I could sleep. The person who cleans the place does and excellent job. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I felt very relaxed there. I was happy to know there was an option for a female only room. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Next door you can get breakfast with the other hotel.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Arthur
United KingdomCold water in some showers but that’s not the only one in Costa Rica
Great place, quiet but close to downtown. I would recommend! The staff is nice and very helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Mariana
MexicoThere were way too few bathrooms and showers for the amount of guests. Also the conditions of those were of course not the best.
Really good location and friendly staff. Good common areas.
Stayed in February 2024
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