Palacios Arenal

La Fortuna · Costa Rica

Palacios Arenal

HostelPunk Score
60% MEH
High confidence 308 reviews
5th best in La Fortuna

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Drip perks

💪 Gym

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🍳 Breakfast ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (30)
Adaptors Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Internet Café Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Foosball Wi-Fi Table Tennis Gaming Consoles Linen Included Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Late Check-out Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Fire Extinguishers Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free City Tour Free Security Lockers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $11 / night
Privates $35 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany COUPLE 25-30 Apr 17, 2026 Atm 80%

Netter Gemeinschaftsbereich, große Küche, netter Besitzer. Zimmer etwas runtergerockt und nicht sehr sauber, Küchenausstattung könnte ausgetauscht werden. Für den Preis, vor allem in Costa Rica, eine solide Bleibe.

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USA MALE 25-30 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Awesome location and very friendly staff. Great spot if you’re looking to meet new people.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 60%

Staff were kind and helpful. It was nice to have our own room but bring your own clean sheets or sleeping bag and wear shower shoes!!

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing facilites, cheap price, central location. Gym and Co-working space was perfect, owner adrian was fantastic!

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China FEMALE 31-40 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 100%

位置很好,去哪里都很方便,

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England MALE 31-40 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 80%

A nice friendly place with plenty to do. Staff were really helpful and knowledgeable on the surrounding areas

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 80%

Nice little place, a little out of town but not far. Really friendly and helpful staff, although did give me the wrong bus stop location for 5:30am… made it though and not personal to the hostel obviously. Cockroach was also found in the room which is part of the ‘experience’ I suppose but just an fyi

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved it! Big Thanks to Papacito

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USA MALE Feb 27, 2026 Atm 40%

The hostel had ZERO atmosphere. I brought my family here, with the intention of showing them what a hostel experience is like (my oldest is turning 15 soon and will be traveling on her own at 19). This hostel seemed to be way past it's heyday. Location was great, but the atmosphere was the pits. Everything was rundown and it looked like just a dayhouse = for longterm renters. The worst part was the notorious "suicide" showers, on demand wired shower heads. There was a loose cable and my daughte...

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Brazil MALE 25-30 Feb 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Confortável, calmo e espaçoso. Perto do mercado. Combina perfeitamente com a tranquilidade do clima montanhoso. Hostel também hospedam locais que vão trabalhar na região, eles também são muito amigáveis. Se busca interações com locais, é o lugar certo.

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Norway FEMALE 25-30 Jan 31, 2026 Atm 100%

Had a great stay here! A special mention to the lovely owners and the big kitchen with everything and all the space you’ll need to cook anything you want

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England MALE 18-24 Jan 27, 2026 Atm 80%

The property was in a great location, facilities were really nice. The host was very accommodating and gave good information on what to do.

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Canada MALE 18-24 Jan 24, 2026 Atm 100%

mucho, bingo 10/10

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USA MALE 31-40 Jan 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Excellent space! The owner is a lovely man who is very accommodating and went out of his way to make sure my stay was very comfortable. The dorms don’t have AC but there are small fans and the space has a ton of activities and even a gym and an AC co-working space upstairs! I highly recommend this hostel! Gracias Jefe!

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Jan 10, 2026 Atm 100%

The host is incredibly friendly, helpful, and very communicative. He is always happy to assist with any questions or concerns and genuinely enjoys interacting with the backpackers, which creates a very welcoming atmosphere. What I also really loved were the activities and facilities offered at the hostel things like table tennis, a gym, and other shared spaces make it easy to meet people and feel comfortable during your stay. I can highly recommend this place

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France FEMALE 18-24 Jan 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Un véritable havre de paix, calme et apaisant, parfait pour se reposer. Le lieu est très bien entretenu et idéalement situé. L’hôte est d’une grande bienveillance, toujours à l’écoute et prêt à aider avec le cœur. Mention toute spéciale à Coco, le chat de la maison, véritable boule d’amour et grand distributeur de câlins !!!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Dec 23, 2025 Atm 100%

Thank you for the nice Christmas dinner

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France COUPLE 25-30 Dec 23, 2025 Atm 100%

Super auberge. Bri est une personne exceptionnelle, bienveillante et gentille. La cuisine est très bien équipée, le ménage est fait tous les jours. C'était génial ❤️

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Poland MALE 31-40 Dec 20, 2025 Atm 100%

dobry stosunek cena/jakość. fajna baza wypadowa. bardzo miła obsługa

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England MIXEDGROUP 31-40 Dec 20, 2025 Atm 20%

Cockroaches and ants everywhere. Uncomfortable beds. Our room had no window.

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