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Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel

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A covered balcony with a bench, hanging baskets, and potted plants. - Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel (Monteverde)
A two-story building with a green roof and a sign reading "Pura Vida". - Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel (Monteverde)
A room with a bed, a bench, and a potted plant. - Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel (Monteverde)
A coffee bar with a sign reading "Coffee Bar," a radio, a plant, a coffee creamer bottle, and a sign for donuts. - Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel (Monteverde)
A red sofa with tropical patterned cushions, a hanging chair with a leafy seat, and a mirror reflecting a kitchen area. - Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel (Monteverde)
Located close to Monteverde Orchid Garden and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens, Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of a balcony with plants.

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with a white quilted mattress and a lower bunk with a plain mattress.

Economy Room, Balcony (Bunk Bed)

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed room with a tiled floor, a small wooden table, and a wall decoration.

Classic Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with a white duvet, two pillows, and a small wooden nightstand with a water bottle.

Double Room, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden wall, a bed with white bedding, a striped blanket, a nightstand with a water bottle, and a painting.

Economy Double Room, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a fan.

Triple Room, Balcony

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Monteverde is home to Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde and Curi-Cancha Reserve, while Monteverde Orchid Garden and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are popular area attractions. Selvatura Adventure Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ziplining. Visit our Monteverde travel guide
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Santa Elena Del Supercompro, 50 metros suroeste, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 0805655

What's nearby

  • A cluster of white orchids with pink and yellow centers, surrounded by green foliage.
    Monteverde Orchid Garden
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A hummingbird perched on a branch.
    Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
    6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Jardín de Orquídeas
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ranario
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mundo de los Insectos
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    153 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tree House Restaurante & Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Soda La Amistad
    3 min walk
  • Monteverde Brewing Company
    4 min drive
  • Taco Taco
    1 min walk
  • Restaurante Sabor Tico
    11 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (CRC 5,500 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: CRC 6,000 to 7,500 for adults and CRC 6,000 to 7,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately CRC 6000 to 7500 for adults, and CRC 6000 to 7500 for children
  • Self parking fee: CRC 5500 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CRC 5500 per day.

What time is check-in at Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel located?

Situated in Monteverde, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Monteverde Orchid Garden and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens. Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde and Curi-Cancha Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to shops and restaurants. Booked all excursions through hostel, they were super helpful in arranging everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great locations , friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Emma

Clean and friendly space
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating host - Marleny and family. Clean and friendly place with much information about local tours, eating places, and organized transport to and from San Jose. Great kitchen facilities! and Marleny prepared us a delicious breakfast, for US$7. Comfortable rooms and very clean. The location is noisy on weekends, especially at night, with passing traffic on the main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Laetitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location is great, very close to the center of Monteverde. However, noise from traffic can be really loud as you are directly by the street. The staff say they will help you book activities around, but the two people who spoke English were both out the day we could have used their help, and one other guest was way overcharged for a taxi ride to an activity that they booked. The rooms are small, with no wardrobe, drawers, or hooks to put your clothes anywhere. No hooks in the bathroom either, so good luck drying your towels. My biggest gripe is the shower. It is the most bizarre, ineffective way I've ever seen to heat water. It takes 5 minutes to get the temperature right (as in neither freezing nor boiling, I'm not being finicky here), and it suddenly changes if someone else draws water in the building. Not fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mother & daughter hosts are a delight and ready to assist you with all your adventuring needs. Assisting with bookings, tours, transport, advice, directions, dining queries - super lovely and kind. The accommodation is perfectly located. So convent to Santa Elena - grocery store 5 mins, food, shops- perfection.👌 The amenities are what you’d imagine for the affordability but certainty not without a feeling of local charm. Hosts have provided all one needs and are quick to assist if there is something they can do. The rooms are small, but there private baths are convenient and comfortable. The place feels very safe and the local family element brings a homey feel that sets a guest’s mind at ease. This afternoon a toucan was in the tree adjacent to the property and the host came to find me so that I wouldn’t miss it. It is think kindness that makes this stay one that should not be missed. 10/10 on location & hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Cannot recommend

The staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful, however, it was often difficult to find anyone, even during posted office hours. The beds were very uncomfortable; the bathroom was VERY small; hot water in the shower was unreliable; the bathroom smelled (we think from the sink); there was a small step down just inside the entrance and another into the bathroom that were potential tripping hazards; we were told coffee was available in the kitchen from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., but the door was locked until 7:30, and when it opened there was no coffee made. It's on a very busy street, but our room was in back and was quiet, and the sitting area outside was lovely with lots of hanging plants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Best parts: Very conveniently located in Monteverde. Walking distance to restaurants and a grocery store. Marleny was amazing at efficiently booking all the activities we wanted to do while in the area, including transportation! The room itself was basic but clean, but lacked a few things that would have made it more comfortable such as a safe in the room (there was however, one at the front desk), a better lock on the door (it didn’t lock properly and we came home once to find it ajar), more hooks (especially in the small bathroom) and a bedside lamp (our room didn’t have one, but I noticed another room did). Also, the bunkbed was extremely squeaky! My teenage son moves around a lot in his sleep and it kept me awake. Could be tightened to get rid of the squeak. We noticed there was also black mould growing on the bathroom ceiling. Overall, it was basic but met our needs and we had a great time doing all the activities that Marleny booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were reliable and efficient in helping arrange guided trips, activities, and shuttles. They spoke English and were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful every person was very nice to speak with and help me in many ways
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute family run hostel. The entire family is amazing and I would highly recommend their coffee tour! Super clean and tidy rooms. Very quite as well for sleeping! Absoloutly would come back multiple times. I cannot express how helpful and friendly the family is!
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8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time staying in a hostel. Overall it was a good experience the only down thing I would have to say is the beds were hard but that may be normal for hostels. It was clean, breakfast was good, and everyone was very friendly and polite. The staff was helpful, helping us get transportation and recommendations of where to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabinas El Pueblo is very centrally located in Santa Elena and is a convenient spot for activity pickups, with easy access to grocery stores and restaurants in the area. The room is clean and inviting and was a good resting spot between trips to the Cloud Forest. Freddy and Marlenny were amazing hosts - they went out of their way to help arrange activities and shuttles. We visited their family coffee farm for a tour which was wonderful. Freddy went out of his way to try and help us spot a sloth (one of our bucket list items) - he took the long way back from the farm to try and find one. The family's helpfulness made our visit easy and enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the hostel had a cute welcoming space. We had a private room which was pretty cramped but it was cozy and the bed was comfortable. The shower temperature fluctuated (I think they were doing laundry at the time!) but other than that we had no complaints. Rates for laundry were higher than we experienced at another hostel in the area. This hostel was very walkable to restaurants, an ATM, a grocery store, and souvenir shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is really special. I wasn’t totally sure when I checked in and felt like I may have been better off at something more geared towards socializing (quiet time is 10). Luckily, I stayed. The owners are the sweetest people and will constantly elevate your stay to be more comfortable, from a compliment to showing the sloth outside. You have the option to wake up to a home cooked breakfast every morning: a generous plate of beautiful fresh fruit and eggs or pancakes. The family also runs a coffee tour of their own place where Freddy stopped to show us an unbelievable view spot. This isn’t a lively hostel, it’s a chill resting spot. That said, I spent my time in town with a couple I met at breakfast, and we’ll definitely be in touch again. I highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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6/10 Okay

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chambre et auberge un peu vieille avec le strict minimale dans la chambre. La cuisine commune est celle de chez l'hôte. L'hôte est très accueillante, serviable et nous a beaucoup aidé. Elle nous a accueilli comme la famille.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

agnete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Pequeño e incomodo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bastante bien, súper céntrico y los tours en general salen mas baratos con ellos que en otras agencias. Pasa mucha gente a las afueras del hotel por lo que se escucha mucho ruido, fuera de eso todo bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Truly local property, very friendly and helpful. Excellent value, for basic room -- everything worked fine. Good location, easily walkable to town center. Only problem was street noise: wear earplugs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Close to town, feriendly staff, nice rooms. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien y la localidad excelente. Muy seguro y super cerca del centro.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The quality if fine for the price. A good low budget option for this city
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent petit déjeuner. Personnel courtois et répondant gentiment à toutes nos questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019