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
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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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

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 Twin Bed

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

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 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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 Twin Bed

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 Twin Bunk Beds

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 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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 Twin Bed

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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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

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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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