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Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with 2 outdoor pools and bars

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Interior
2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar
Luxury Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar
Interior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
  • 12.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
  • 14.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
50 metros este de la Iglesia Catolica, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 21 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna

Family-friendly hostel near Los Lagos Hot Springs
A swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store are just a few of the amenities provided at Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna. Adventurous travelers may like the rowing/canoeing, cycling, and horseback riding at this hostel. The on-site local cuisine buffet restaurant, Tropical Rest, features a poolside location and breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a free daily manager's reception and a terrace.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and bike rentals
  • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and shampoo
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–10 AM: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception

Restaurants on site

  • Tropical Rest
  • Tropical Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Canoeing
  • Horse riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle

Outdoor space

  • Patio
  • Yard

More

  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in 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
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Backpackers La Fortuna
Fortuna Backpackers
Fortuna Backpackers Hostel
Fortuna Hostel
Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna La Fortuna
Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna
Hostel Fortuna
Hostel Backpackers Fortuna
Backpackers Fortuna
Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 170 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna hostel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, Arenal Adventure World, and El Salto Fortuna River. Kalambu Hot Springs and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 85 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

april

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Marginal needs work
Was convenient to town but very loud, pool not working did have option to go to another hostel to use theirs. WiFi poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
this hostel didn't give to me a receipt, I have 2 weeks waiting for it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fortunate La Fortuna
The front desk staff was great helping us with booking tour, doing laundry, and providing fresh towels after our outings to the hot springs and Baldi thermal baths. The pool is being renovated and the rooms were adequate. It’s right in downtown La Fortunate so there are great bars and restaurants nearby. The rooms are in the back so there isn’t much noise to speak of. Lots of hammocks! The A/C worked great and plenty of hot water. Delicious Free drink with or without alcohol when you arrive. I’d stay here again for a short time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Tiny rooms . Bed springs have lost strength . No iron boards , not much space to keep luggage , bathrooms are smelly . Location is good as it’s in middle of the downtown . Need to remind staff to clean the room everyday and change towels .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, super helpful staff
The room and bathroom were cleaned daily, the entire property was very nice. The staff were very helpful, Danny set us up with activites for our stay in Fortuna and elsewhere in Costa Rica. Overall a great place and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Easy to find from the bus stop...walk Along shop road the way the bus came,then at end of road turn left and walk up until you see sign. Huge place....second pool being built at the moment. 3 kitchens but badly resourced...need more cutlery for sure! Room a bit cramped with bunk beds narrow passage between . Shower cold and most water came out of tap below, which couldn't be stopped! Good AC though and lockers...a bit of a squeeze with backpackers but possibly do able. Tours expensive.... You get what you pay for with the slightly cheaper priced tours. Best things to do....Hot Springs Balding or Termalilis del Arenal (taxi 3500 colones) and Bogarin Trail (6000 colones ) up the road..next to Arenal backpackers resort is a must...easy to take photos of beautiful birds in garden,see sloths, porcupine,frogs etc with guides help. The trail has taken 19 years to make and finance and 5 yrs opened to public....(Jewish flag desplayed as a symbol of respect for long term Jewish beneficiary) lovely walk through 2kms trail...strongly recommend for anyone, those with limited walking or wheelchair bound, families with children, accessable for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property in general was good...good location...share facilities and hot swimming pool HOWEVER I had serious problem with the reservation due to they charge me double...they charge by expedia.com and then by cash payment at the location It was a hell make this people to return the extra payment that they received...initially I open case in expedia and they rejected then call to hotel...and during days they were telling cheating me about that they will deposit the money in my bank account...at the end I get the refund calling again directly to expedia and they refund the payment by expedia.com
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice and staff helpful. Very clean and near attraction
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

valeri, costa rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Budget but nice
Excellent ubication, has kitchen, shuttle service anywhere from La Fortuna, a little poor rooms, but en total very nice place to budget travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with great location
Clean Hostel, Nice people working there and clean rooms. It is well located for food, supermarket and activities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Clean simple room , WiFi did not work and front seat was not personal .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple rooms but everything that we needed
Great front desk staff!!!! Everyone was friendly and made great recommendations :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lost my reservation and charged the most on tours
Claimed they did not have my reservation and blamed it on Hotels.com. They apologized and found me a room at a neighboring hotel (no AC even though I paid for AC) and promised that they'd give me a deal on tours. So fine cool at least i had a room, right? Well THEN they rip me off on tours!! I got quotes all around town and they quoted me higher than everyone!!!! I regret being so nice to them, I should have demanded more. Very disappointing

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

4/10 Poor

Elly, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Past Its Prime!!
This original La Fortuna hostel should be torn down. Everything has been repaited so many times it's ko longer fixable. Repair people always on site. The first dark and dingy and mouldy smelling room had a non functioning tv - why bother even putting one in the room- the second a non functioning air conditioner. No mattress covers. Yuck!!

10/10 Excellent

Erika, Washington, D.C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to Arenal Volcano
Stayed for two nights and was extremely satisfied ! The moment you walk out of the hostel, you have a clear view of the Arenal Volcano. The room and bathroom were extremely clean and worth the price. Highly recommended !

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel Backpackers
Overall it was a pretty decent place. Private and quiet but right in the middle of Fortuna and close to everything. Had a nice little bar at the back of the courtyard. Very pleasant.

4/10 Poor

Sydney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely unorganized
From the moment we arrived the staff were a mess. First, they claimed we didn't have a reservation which I had 100% made through expedia. Then once they found it they said they didn't have any rooms available (even though I reserved it). They sent us a few blocks away to their sister hostel, where the receptionist tried to charge us double, claiming the cost we saw on Expedia was per person per night, rather than per room. That went on for quite a while... We finally got our price down (which was still more expensive than listed on Expedia). To top it off we saw the biggest cockroach I've ever seen in my life beside our bed, and they lock the kitchen at night all through the morning so if you want any of your food you put in the communal fridge over night or for an early breakfast you're out of luck. Definitely wouldn't recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel, good people and fair price.
La Fortuna was a delight. Organized a tour from the hostel. $40. For Volcano, waterfall, hanging bridge and hot springs with a rum drink. We had access to the hostel down the street that had a bar, restaurant and pool.

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hostel in La Fortuna
Hostel Backpackers was a great place to stay while exploring La Fortuna. The staff at the front desk are extremely helpful with anything you need! My fiance and I felt very safe and were happy with our choice to book here. It is located right on the main strip, so there are so many stores and restaurants all around. I would recommend this hostel to anyone travelling to La Fortuna.

2/10 Terrible

valery

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Showers water was cool.bathroom has not sheave mirror, wi-fi interrupted frequently

4/10 Poor

Trix, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
smelly place
Bathrooms were dilapidated and smell from the sewage came into the room all day long. The bed was creaky and made a lot of sound at the slightest movement. The neighborhood is noisy all night long- motorcycles and firecrackers and hence very difficult to catch sleep. Was not worth the money we paid for the room. Will not recommend others and will not go back again.