Spread the Cost
Unbeatable prices
Spread the Cost
Unbeatable prices
Near Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
With a stay at Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna, you'll be centrally located in La Fortuna, a 5-minute drive from Baldi Hot Springs and 12 minutes from Arenal Volcano National Park. This family-friendly hostel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Arenal Volcano.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually decorated guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Free parking nearby
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Spa
On Private Beach
Air conditioning
Deluxe Single Room
129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details
Deluxe Double Room
129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details
Deluxe Triple Room
161 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 2 Double BedsMore details
Deluxe Quadruple Room
215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Double BedsMore details
Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
161 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 8 4 Twin Bunk BedsMore details
Standard Single Room
129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details
Standard Double Room
129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore detailsStandard Triple Room
161 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin BedMore details
Standard Quadruple Room
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269 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 8 4 Twin Bunk BedsMore detailsWonderful · 84 reviews
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Location
8.6/10
Recommendation
70.3%
Closest airports
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
114.6 km / 71.2 mi
What's nearby
Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
El Salto Fortuna River
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Arenal Adventure World
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
2.7 km / 1.6 mi
Ecoglide Arenal Park
4 km / 2.5 mi
Baldi Hot Springs
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Kalambu Hot Springs
4.8 km / 3 mi
Paradise Hot Springs
4.9 km / 3 mi
Ecotermales Fortuna
5 km / 3.1 mi
The Motmot Jungle
5.3 km / 3.3 mi
La Fortuna Waterfall
5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Los Lagos Hot Springs
5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Termales Los Laureles
6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Arenal Natura Ecological Park
6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Go Adventure Park
7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Spa
On Private Beach
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Grocery/Convenience store
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Free parking nearby
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
2 bars/lounges
A poolside bar
A swim-up bar
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Activities nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Free parking nearby
Things to do
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Grocery/convenience store
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Number of poolside bars - 1
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Terrace
Full-service spa
Parking (limited spaces)
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible parking
Access via exterior corridors
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 15
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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