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Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

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A modern interior with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a variety of seating arrangements. - Viajero La Fortuna Hostel (La Fortuna)
A triangular room with a bed, a mosquito net, and wooden walls. - Viajero La Fortuna Hostel (La Fortuna)
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A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, wooden tables and chairs, and a bar area with a refrigerator. - Viajero La Fortuna Hostel (La Fortuna)
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities at Viajero La Fortuna Hostel. Active travelers can enjoy ziplining at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a blue tiled floor, a green door, and a white ceiling light.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk room with wooden walls, bunk beds, curtains, and a blue tiled floor.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk room with wooden walls, bunk beds, curtains, and a blue tiled floor.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with a wooden desk and a trash bin.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with a wooden desk and a trash bin.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a red accent wall, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a red accent wall, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a teal door.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a teal door.

Basic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A triangular room with a bed, a mosquito net, and wooden walls.

Tent, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A triangular room with a bed, a mosquito net, and wooden walls.

Tent, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a bathroom with a toilet and sink, and a large window.

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a large window with curtains, a wooden bench, and a green sofa.

Studio, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a wall with a leafy pattern, and a potted plant.

Studio, 3 Twin Beds, Ensuite

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A bunk bed room with a wooden desk and a trash bin.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with a wooden desk and a trash bin.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a green door, and a blue tiled floor.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in La Fortuna, Viajero La Fortuna Hostel is near a boardwalk/promenade. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Arenal Adventure World and Kalambu Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, rock climbing, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
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Av. 325, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • A church with a bell tower, surrounded by a garden with red and orange flowers, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.
    La Fortuna Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A waterfall in a lush green forest with clear water at the base.
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    15 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • A waterfall in a lush green forest with a person sitting at the base.
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    17 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • El Salto Fortuna River
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Arenal Adventure World
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Fortuneño
    6 min walk
  • Lava Lounge Bar & Grill
    5 min walk
  • Chocolate Fusión
    4 min walk
  • Tayakiry Cafe
    4 min walk
  • La Fonda 506
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Viajero La Fortuna Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Viajero La Fortuna Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Viajero La Fortuna Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Viajero La Fortuna Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Viajero La Fortuna Hostel located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of La Fortuna Park, El Salto Fortuna River, and Arenal Adventure World. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Ecoglide Arenal Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Viajero La Fortuna Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed in the Viajero for 3 days it was on the best part of my stay in Costa Rica. The people were amazing I loved the staff. The food was great. In general, the people that were staying there were amazing truly a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I absolutely LOVED my stay at Viajero La Fortuna! The location was amazing and super walkable, with tons of restaurants, shops, and activities nearby. One of my favorite thingd was the weekly activities calendar, which listed all the evening events at the hostel and different experiences you could join. It made it easy to meet people and find things to do! The common areas were perfection, with so many cute spots to sit, relax, and hang out. The kitchen was great, and the pool was a fun bonus. Overall, Viajero had the PERFECT balance of social activities, relaxing, and such a great location. I would 100% stay here again and highly recommend for anyone visiting La Fortuna.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hostel to stay to if you want to meet new people! Many activities, great rooms, great services and the staff is so nice. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I had the most amazing experience as a solo female traveler. I felt so safe, welcomed and had so much fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, super helpful staff and amazing travelers with good recommendations!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hostel to meet people. Everyone is really helpful the staff help with everything and was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rooms and all atmosphere are clean. I rented a
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Viajero Hostel was a wonderful stay with friendly staff who were wonderful, kind and warm. The facilities are quite new and nice, nice activities and opportunities to meet others. Also offers lots of additional services such as food, massages and decent priced activity prices. My room was very nice, although a bit dim with the lighting and some loud machine noises at night. Besides that it was lovely, would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Female solo traveler review 🪴🌸✨ One of the best things about staying at hostel chains as a solo traveler is the consistency in quality and service, and this one definitely delivered. The staff is incredibly kind and attentive, and I really appreciated how well-organized and enjoyable their activities are (salsa and bachata classes, nature tours, etc.). The facilities are consistently clean, including the bathrooms, and rooms are cleaned daily along with the beds. Extra points for having female-only dorms, it makes a big difference. The space is relatively new, so they’re still finishing up some details, like fully equipping the kitchen. The biggest highlight for me was the coworking area. It’s beautiful, has air conditioning, and offers plenty of comfortable spaces for remote work. There’s also a lovely area to eat with a river view, plus a dedicated yoga space. Overall, it’s one of the most complete hostels I’ve stayed at. It has a social vibe, but it’s not a party hostel, which I personally loved. The bar closes at 10 pm, and there’s a strong emphasis on quiet hours, while still being very friendly and easy to meet people. A few areas for improvement: the Wi-Fi can be unreliable at times, the rooms can get quite hot (since the AC is controlled by staff), and there are limited vegetarian/vegan options on the menu. Other than that, I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and modern set-up. They do an excellent job of creating a social environment for travellers. The hangout spots are top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing for solo travelers highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a nice stay, little hot in the rooms at nign
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super nice, had free daily activities that brought everyone together
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was very good!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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We loved our private room at this hostel and the pool was nice and it had a great area to hangout around and the place to do yoga was pretty as it overlooked a small flowing creek however it did need to be better maintained as there was lots of bat guano on the ground and some of the yoga mats and blocks, the food at the kitchen/bar there was good as well but they also had a nice kitchen you could cook your own meals in. Staff was mostly friendly aside from one of the ladies however it was not so bad that i would rate it low just from her attitude, overall i liked the area and felt safe there
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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The hostel itself was fine, but I had a serious issue with payment. I paid for my reservation through Expedia and was then charged again by the hostel at check-in for the same booking. I contacted the property through Expedia and by email but received no response. Expedia has opened a case and is investigating the duplicate charge. I hope the matter is resolved soon, but the lack of communication from the hostel has been disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Laundry was 15$ USD which is like 22$ Canadian . Very expensive . The atmosphere was super awkward and unwelcoming felt like a middle school dance lol . People weren’t that nice and just felt all over awkward . And every activity they had to sign up for was way more pricey than the ones on the website and for the free choyin hotsprings they charged 15$ person . The lights barely worked as well was super dim. If you’re on a budget sure go ! But was not my thing. I would’ve left if I didn’t already pay in full. Just did not have a good energy or atmosphere. But good location. HORRIBLE parking as well. Can barely fit the cars in the parking lot. And they shut the gates at night which forces your car to stop in the middle of the road to ask someone to open them. Very dangerous .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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El lugar es excelente, las áreas comunes están muy bien cuidadas y ofrecen alternativas tanto gratis como tours más económicos en comparación. Tener actividades adicionales es especialmente útil en las tardes lluviosas de La Fortuna
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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De los mejores hostales, se lleva por lejos al de CDMX a pesar de ser la misma cadena!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great! Blanca was so nice and accommodating and made great drinks. We even saw a sloth right at the hostel one day in the trees!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stuff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful experience for first time being in an hostel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Me quede en las cabañitas y la verdad todo muy cómodo, todo muy limpio y el personal muy amable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Muy cool todo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026