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About this property
Essential Facilities: Hostel Monteverde Backpackers in Santa Elena offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or prepare meals in the shared kitchen. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features private bathrooms with showers, ground-floor units, and executive lounge access. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 85 km from Fortuna Airport, the property is a short walk from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 2 km from Monteverde Ecological Sanctuary. Nearby attractions include Treetopia Park (3.8 km) and Selvatura Adventure Park (6 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sarah
Australia
“Great vibe! Super social, delicious breakfast and in an amazing location!” - Tim
Australia
“Great location and good value, in the centre of Santa Elene/Monteverde town. Friendly staff, comfortable beds and clean facilities. Great tour options and good wifi too, and a delicious DIY breakfast.” - Jason
United Kingdom
“Centrally located in MV the hostel is basic and affordable. Hot showers and well equipped kitchen.” - Thomas
Australia
“Super cosy and great location near town. Social and old school style, with fantastic breakfast. Alfonso was very friendly and helpful with planning and activities. Looking forwards to staying here again” - Birgit
Netherlands
“Lovely host who helped with tours. Very cosy attick room. Decent kitchen. Nice warm shower.” - Janet
Australia
“Friendliness and helpfulness of staff, well equipped kitchen, the abundant bird life in the trees outside the kitchen window, and spacious relaxing area. Close proximity to shops and eateries. Staff can book tours and shuttles for you.” - Joanne
United Kingdom
“Really nice property, there was only 2 of us in a 6 bed dorm room, so was lovely and quiet. Great secure parking facilities and lovely owner. Would definitely recommend.” - Aurelie
Ecuador
“Perfect location, and the hosts are super welcoming and helpful. I had a great time, I would really recommend it!” - 013710
Switzerland
“Location was good and good price. Very friendly staff which even let me check in later then usual.” - Kaitlyn
Australia
“Really enjoyed staying at this hostel. The staff working the front desk made Monteverde so easy, on arrival to the hostel they have a folder full of activities to pick from. The staff were more than helpful in every way from booking tours,...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Dorms are not available for guest older that 40 years or younguer than 15 years old. Please contact the property in that case.
Please inform Hostel Monteverde Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.