Monteverde Backpackers Hostel is small and quiet and a little on the dark side. But the staff are helpful about available activities, and they greet you in the morning with a light and fresh breakfast -- free coffee too.
The Location
Just around the corner and down the hill from downtown Santa Elena and the bus stop, it's easy to find and it's right next door to the supermarket.
Rooms and Bathrooms
There are two mixed dorm rooms here, each with a bathroom with a hot shower. Everything is clean and neat, and the mattresses are comfy.
Common Spaces
There's a small semi-outdoor kitchen with a camp stove -- very basic -- and a small sitting room with two computers (free internet), and lockers and a TV with local channels. The best place though is two rocking chairs on the sheltered patio, where you can drink your morning coffee while watching the cloud mist blowing through the treetops.
Summary
This is not a party hostel by any means, but after a long day of La Fortuna activities, the hot showers, good mattresses, and the healthy breakfast in the morning, you may just think you're in paradise.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
March 2009
Location/Contact
4.3 Average from 3 Ratings
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