Hostel
Fortuna
8.5/10

Alpha Arenal Hostel

Comfortable Accommodations: Alpha Arenal Hostel in Fortuna offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a kitchenette, washing machine, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, a lounge, shared kitchen, and daily housekeeping service. Additional amenities include an indoor and outdoor play area, picnic area, and outdoor seating. Convenient Location: Located 6 km from La Fortuna Waterfall and 10 km from Fortuna Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Kalambu Hot Springs (4.9 km) and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park (20 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for bathroom comfort, attentive staff, and comfortable beds.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Breakfast info: Vegetarian, American
Free private parking available on-site

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Avenida 331A Segundo Edificio de dos pisos a mano derecha, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica, Fortuna, Costa Rica

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Family rooms Airport shuttle Non-smoking rooms Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Breakfast

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a woman sitting in a hammock holding a drink at Alpha Arenal Hostel in Fortuna

a bedroom with a white wall with green plants on it at Alpha Arenal Hostel in Fortuna

a bed in a room with a white bedspread at Alpha Arenal Hostel in Fortuna

a bedroom with a bed with white sheets and a window at Alpha Arenal Hostel in Fortuna

a woman sitting on a piano reading a book at Alpha Arenal Hostel in Fortuna

a woman sitting at a table with a laptop at Alpha Arenal Hostel in Fortuna

a hammock on the side of a building at Alpha Arenal Hostel in Fortuna

a green building with a sign that reads alpha american at Alpha Arenal Hostel in Fortuna

a group of picnic tables in front of a building at Alpha Arenal Hostel in Fortuna

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Reviews

Edward 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Fun and easy going

Pros: Volunteers were amazing and Wilson the owner was very kind and helpful. Well equipped kitchen and rooms clean and nice. Plenty of tours and activities run from the hostel

Amanda 10/10

Switzerland 🇨🇭

Pros: We had an amazing stay at Alpha Arenal! The host was so helpfull with booking the best tours and transfer! Thank you :)

Cindy 9/10

Canada 🇨🇦

Good vibe

Pros: The staff, especially Wilson, he is the best. As soon as you arrive he provides all the info you need so you can have the best stay possible. He also helps to connect by matching people who are planning to do similar activities. Location is good, quiet but so close to the main area.

Cons: Bathroom needs more recurrent cleaning. The lady added toilet paper but didnt clean it...

Magdalena 9/10

Germany 🇩🇪

Great stay, had a lovely time! <3

Pros: Great host with lots of activities to connect the guests and always helpful!

Viktor 10/10

Czech Republic 🇨🇿

Pros: The place honestly surprised me in the best way. The staff were insanely helpful — anything I needed, they handled right away and always with a great attitude. I really felt welcomed and taken care of the whole time. Wish more places worked like this. Totally recommend.

Rosa 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Fantastic hostel

Pros: Really friendly hostel in a fantastic location. They help organise tours and the emphasis is on providing you with affordable activities. The kitchen facilities are fantastic, and there are tables outside and hammocks to chill out in. Everyone I met at the hostel was very friendly too - it's a great place to meet people.

Cons: I felt that the rooms and bathrooms could do with a little TLC, The window in my room didn't open/close properly. It was very safe, and I had a hot shower everyday- but eg there are no hooks in the bathroom to hang your towel. That would have made my stay just a little bit more comfortable.

Jess 8/10

Brazil 🇧🇷

Best hostel of La Fortuna

Pros: Great hostel in the center of la Fortuna! Will is super friendly and always promptly there to help. It also has the best price of La Fortuna

Cons: I wish there was breakfast and a staff member to help at the mid of the night

Amitay 10/10

Lithuania 🇱🇹

Pros: Amazing staff, one the best showers I've had out, of every hostel I've been to. Nice location. Can book tours from the hostel..

Cons: An extra pot in the kitchen could be nice. And lockers for my big bag were missing

Alexia 8/10

France 🇫🇷

Pros: Very good location. The staff is really top and adapts. We can drink the water down there. They offer great activities to discover the surroundings and they are really the cheapest in the city. The beds are comfortable. Just despite the fact that there are a lot of staff I didn't find the hostel very clean

Alexia 8/10

France 🇫🇷