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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. This family run place is located in a guarded gate community. Its location is close to the city center and a newly and pleasant developed shopping center. The room is clean and the bed is firm. We were impressed that the gentleman took us to the airport around 1:40am as promised very prompt.

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9
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
€ 24
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. Great location near the airport. Very nice small garden with a fish bond to chill out. Delicious traditional costa Rican breakfast that keeps full until the evening. Big lockers and curtains for each bed in the dorm.

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9.4
Superb
293 reviews
Price from
€ 30
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. Lovely host! Clean and comfortable, nice outlook, great location. Warm shower, cosy common area. Perfect stay close to town and only 20min walk to airport.

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9.3
Superb
741 reviews
Price from
€ 16
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. I loved the house, the dorm, the garden, the breakfast was absolutely deliciuous and the host was charming, helpful and an adorable person

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9.6
Exceptional
145 reviews
Price from
€ 17
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
56 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
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
€ 72
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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9.4
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
€ 92
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. The location is perfect for airport purposes. Close and safe!

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8.1
Very good
2,210 reviews
Price from
€ 21
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
Fabulous
359 reviews
Price from
€ 12
per night

Arenal Sloth Hostel

Fortuna

Arenal Sloth Hostel is set in Fortuna, within 5 km of La Fortuna Waterfall and 5.4 km of Kalambu Hot Springs. 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. My stay at arenal sloth hostel was amazing! The staff were super friendly, helpful and kind. Jemina is a wonderful person, and does an excellent job. The vibe is super social and I made so many friends here. We shared meals, drinks and so many conversations. The kitchen is super clean and has everything you need. The bed in the dorm was comfy. The whole place was consistently very clean. It's a 10 min walk to town and a 20 min walk to El Salto.

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8.2
Very good
255 reviews
Price from
€ 12
per night

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