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Hostel SantaFe

2.0 star property

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Hiking
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Hiking
Coffee shop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Calle 466, La Fortuna, Alajuela Province, 21007
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    4 min walk
  • Arenal Adventure World
    3 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    4 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    4 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Basic Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

Hostel SantaFe

Hostel in La Fortuna with a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this hostel has coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Change of towels is available on request.
Hostel SantaFe offers 27 accommodations. This La Fortuna hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Hostel SantaFe, you're just a quick walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, Library, and a communal living room
  • 13 minutes by car from Arenal Volcano National Park and 6 minutes from Los Lagos Hot Springs
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hostel SantaFe.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this La Fortuna hostel.

Hostel SantaFe has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Mobile key entry
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hostel SantaFe

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

SantaFe Hostel
Hostel SantaFe La Fortuna
Hostel SantaFe Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel SantaFe Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Fortuna

Hostel SantaFe Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Great hostel in the heart of La Fortuna, situated 40 metres from Selina Hostel and 2 minutes from the bus terminal, main plaza and supermarkets. The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and the entire ambience of the place is calming and cozy. WiFi was great too. Note though that the 9 bed dorm consists of triple bunks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked Again. Great Place 👍
Great hostel in the heart of La Fortuna, situated 40 metres from Selina Hostel and 2 minutes from the bus terminal, main plaza and supermarkets. The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and the entire ambience of the place is calming and cozy. WiFi was great too. Note though that the 9 bed dorm consists of triple bunks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Value
Great hostel in the heart of La Fortuna, situated 40 metres from Selina Hostel and 2 minutes from the bus terminal, main plaza and supermarkets. The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and the entire ambience of the place is calming and cozy. WiFi was great too. Note though that the 9 bed dorm consists of triple bunks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had an absolute blast with the owner Henry. at one point because i was staying there so long and basically became a veteran after 9 days, he told me i am the boss at night and to keep the hostel safe. what an honor. the smoking area is by far the best place for a conversation in all of La Fortuna. IM VERY UPSET I HAD TO LEAVE EARLY BECAUSE OF SICKNESS FROM THE GYM!!! one thing that if your american, be prepared for cold showers but other then that. the place really made me feel like i had a home and the owner told me i can stay with him literally whenever i want if there’s a bed open.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keesok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient as it is close to the bus terminal of the town. The manager Edgar was super resourseful and helpful to arrange any excursion or upcoming trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sukhpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and nice people at the property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay covers around bunks give a lot of privacy. Very friendly staff makes you feel welcome.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and informative staff. Great vibe to the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

María

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ojalá cambien colchón
El lugar es lindo en el pasillo y el lobby, la habitación muy simple, aunque el colchón olía muy feo, entre pies y humedad, eso fue muy desagradable. Es un edificio antiguo, tiene sus detalles, para pasar una noche, tener lugar para dormir, está genial por el precio pero no volvería por el olor de la cama. Había mucho ruido y música en el lobby hasta pasadas las 11 pm, por lo que fue difícil conciliar el sueño.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthieu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'auberge est super bien située et est en plein centre de La Fortuna, ce qui permet de se rendre à tous les attraits touristiques facilement. La petite famille qui s'en occupen rend la place super chaleureuse. Edgar, qui est bilingue, était toujours là pour nous donner de bons conseils par rapport aux activités que nous voulions faire et éviter les attrapes touristes.Un gros merci à lui. L'hotel a 2 chats super colleux que nous avons bien apprécié flatter. Il y a un bon entretient de l'espace,la cuisine est spacieuse et il y a un joli coin repos très confortable. Nous vous conseillons fortement cette endroit pour un séjour!10/10!