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Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna

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

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Garden
Exterior
Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated
Breakfast served, local cuisine, pool views
Luxury Triple Room | Courtyard view
Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna, in the city's heart, offers a refreshing retreat with outdoor activities. Enjoy authentic local dishes at the poolside restaurant and free WiFi. After rowing or canoeing, guests gather for the evening manager's reception.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
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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Deluxe Triple Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
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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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
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 duvets, individually decorated

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
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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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

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

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 124 min drive

About this property

Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna

Family-friendly hostel near Baldi Hot Springs
A swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop are just a few of the amenities provided at Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna. Adventurous travellers may like the rowing/canoeing, horse riding and cycling 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 hire
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baths or showers and shampoo
  • Private gardens, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tropical Bar
  • Tropical Rest

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodation

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 any lifts

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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

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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

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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
La limpieza de las habitaciones no me gustó había muchas hormigas
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rummet var litet men området var stort och fint med hängmattor, pooler, bar. Ägaren är jätte trevlig och hjälpsam!
Stayed 3 nights 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien placé.parking sécurisant.endroit avec hamac et organisation de tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La ubicacion excelente, el servicio muy bueno y recomiendan y dan descuentos en tours de la zons
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, lyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Je recommande!

Super backpacker, cadre très très agréable et personnel très serviable , en particulier Daniel ! Très bien situé également et très bon rapport qualité prix.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away

Unfriendlly and rude staff. Dirty. Wifi was not working in the rooms. Dirty and smelly room. The pools was under construction hence the view from our room was of a construction site. Do yourself a favour and stay away from this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Annika Nora, DK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Colombo Derboven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Limpieza de la habitaciòn

un poco demasiado industria del turismo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Petit séjours

Magnifique séjour, hôtel très bien situé, un peu bruyant les Soirs et matin mais c'est normal vue l'emplacement de l'hôtel. Parfait pour un petit séjour

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Preis-Leistung OK!

Preis-Leistung ist OK, wir hatten das Pech nicht überprüft zu haben, ob unser Zimmer eine Klimaanlage hat. Aufgrund des Lärms und der Bauweise war lüften schwierig, also auf AC achten. Ansonsten gemeinsam mit dem Schwester-Hostel eine nette Anlage, zentrale Lage und sehr freundliches Personal.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agradable y funcional

Agradable y funcional, cerca al centro de fortuna.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Ziortza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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