A volcanic mountain, a large lake, and surrounding forested hills.

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Sep 25 - Sep 27
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Our top choices for Arenal hostels

Standard Room | WiFi (free)

1. Casa Madonna Hotel

Casa Madonna Hotel
2.0 star property
Monteverde
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms ! Good breakfast ! Friendly staff (gracias a Leidi)"
United States
Daniel
$36 nightly
The price is $41
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Total with taxes and fees
Casa Madonna Hotel
Meeting facility

2. Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

Viajero La Fortuna Hostel
2.0 star property
La Fortuna
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Very clean and modern set-up. They do an excellent job of creating a social environment for travellers. The hangout spots are top notch!"
United States
Jacob
$35 nightly
The price is $39
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Viajero La Fortuna Hostel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

3. Poshtel Arenal

Poshtel Arenal
2.0 star property
La Fortuna
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (227 reviews)
"Comfortable room, convenient location, reasonable price "
United States
David
$50 nightly
The price is $57
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Poshtel Arenal
Arcade

4. Río Danta Hostel

Río Danta Hostel
1.0 star property
La Fortuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Very nice hostel for a very reasonable price. I would recommend this hostel for other travelers"
United States
Reyes
$28 nightly
The price is $32
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Río Danta Hostel
Junior Studio | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Hostel Cattleya

Hostel Cattleya
1.5 star property
Monteverde
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (70 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Divya
$16 nightly
The price is $18
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hostel Cattleya
Triple Room, Balcony | Terrace/patio

6. Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel

Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel
2.0 star property
Monteverde
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (91 reviews)
"Great location to shops and restaurants. Booked all excursions through hostel, they were super helpful in arranging everything we needed."
United Kingdom
JULIE
$38 nightly
The price is $43
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel
Rainbow Bass Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

7. Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara

Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara
4.5 star property
La Fortuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"It was absolutely gorgeous! Brand new and beautiful "
United States
rianne
$265 nightly
The price is $299
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara
Interior

8. Monteverde Monkey Hostel

Monteverde Monkey Hostel
2.0 star property
Monteverde
$27 nightly
The price is $31
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Monteverde Monkey Hostel
55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, books

9. Arenal Backpackers Resort

Arenal Backpackers Resort
2.0 star property
La Fortuna
7.0 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"Convenient location"
Canada
angie
$72 nightly
The price is $82
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Arenal Backpackers Resort
Living area

10. Hotel El Rey Monteverde Downtown

Hotel El Rey Monteverde Downtown
2.0 star property
Monteverde
$33 nightly
The price is $38
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel El Rey Monteverde Downtown
Family Room | Terrace/patio

11. Manakin Lodge

Manakin Lodge
2.0 star property
Monteverde
7.2 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"Excellent staff. Kitchen and dining area was great. "
United States
Sophia
$24 nightly
The price is $28
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Manakin Lodge
Front of property

12. Ceiba Eco Hostel

Ceiba Eco Hostel
2.0 star property
La Fortuna
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 reviews)
"Breakfast was included in our booking. The 1st day we had to wait almost an hour for someone to make breakfast. Day #2 get got a cold sandwich w cheese and ham. We stayed in a private room on the first floor. The room was near the lobby/entrance and kitchen. It was a bit noisy at times. Overall location was nice. Close to stores within walking distance "
United States
Lissett
$31 nightly
The price is $35
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Ceiba Eco Hostel
4 bedrooms, bed sheets

13. Hostel A lo Tico

Hostel A lo Tico
Monte Verde
$44 nightly
The price is $44
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hostel A lo Tico
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Top Arenal Hotel Reviews

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms are big and comfortable. Staff is very friendly and helpful specially the front desk. Breakfast was delicious. The hot springs are amazing!!! Would definitely stay there again"
Cristiane 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Find out more about Arenal

Arenal Hostels information

Number of reviews
219
Accommodation
40 Hostels
Lowest Price
$18
Highest Price
$299

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Arenal?
You might like the nightly rates at this top accommodation option in the surrounding area, which has good reviews from our guests: La Mansion Inn Arenal - 5.6 mi (9 km) from the heart of Arenal. Property features at this hotel include free parking and tour assistance.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Arenal?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually April and May with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 74°F. The rainiest months in Arenal are July, October, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 16 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Arenal?
Overall, Arenal is known for its ziplining, rainforest, and hot springs. Major attractions include Arenal Volcano National Park, Tabacon Hot Springs, and Arenal Volcano. Get out into nature with places like Lake Arenal, Tenorio Volcano National Park, and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Additional attractions include Rio Celeste Waterfall, Costa Rica Sky Adventures, and Los Lagos Hot Springs.
What's the best way to get to and around Arenal while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Arenal in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), located 18.3 mi (29.4 km) away from the city center.

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