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Standard Single Room
12 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Standard Triple Room
15 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Standard Double Room
12 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Quadruple Room
20 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Deluxe Triple Room
15 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Single Room
12 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Quadruple Room
20 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
25 square metres
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
15 square metres
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only
15 square metres
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Deluxe Double Room
12 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hostel with 2 outdoor pools and bars

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store
Multilingual staff

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 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Arenal Volcano and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall.

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).

Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Tropical Rest, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 28
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free reception
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking nearby
  • Terrace

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna offers 28 shared accommodations with portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • Yard
  • Patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared accommodations
  • Electric kettle
  • Portable fan
  • Number of beds 4
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Tropical Rest - This poolside buffet restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast only.

Tropical Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Front desk opens daily at 6 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 6

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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