Poshtel Arenal

Poshtel Arenal — La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Poshtel Arenal is a budget backpacker hostel with dorms, private rooms and a pool bar in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

Address: South side of the Catholic church, La Fortuna. Property ID: 1382875.

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#5 of 6 hotels in La Fortuna Town by Axel's take. La Fortuna Town is #1 of 4 places to stay in La Fortuna. The best hotels in La Fortuna Town, ranked · Where to stay in La Fortuna

Axel's take: 7.8/10

A convenient, sociable budget base, but not the place for guaranteed quiet. A budget backpacker hostel with dorms, private rooms and a pool bar, scored for what it is.

Poshtel Arenal is a budget backpacker hostel, not a boutique hotel, and it makes a good base for exploring La Fortuna without spending much. Its downtown location is the strongest selling point: restaurants, shops and transport are close by. Hostelworld and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, while the courtyard hammocks, shared kitchen and small pool bar give you more than a basic bed for the night.

The trade-off is consistency. Guests report loud bar music, and room cleaning and bathroom upkeep receive mixed feedback alongside plenty of positive reports. Private rooms don't remove the hostel atmosphere. A May 2026 Hotels.com review also reported construction; whether that work has finished isn't clear. We'd pick it for budget-minded travelers comfortable with a lively setting, but skip it for a quiet couples' escape.

• Best for: Budget-minded backpackers; Travelers exploring without a car; Friends seeking a pool-bar atmosphere

• Watch out for: Loud bar music; Uneven cleaning and bathroom upkeep; Construction reported in May 2026; current status unclear

• Location: Central La Fortuna, with restaurants, shops and transport within walking distance.

• Rooms: Air-conditioned dorms and private rooms; comfort and maintenance vary.

• Cleanliness: Many guests find it clean, but housekeeping and shared-area cleanliness draw recurring criticism.

• Service: Generally friendly and helpful, particularly with tours and transportation.

• Amenities: Small outdoor pool, poolside bar, hammocks, shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi.

• Fees and surprises: Airport transfers and nearby private parking cost extra; confirm whether reported construction has ended.

Axel's opinion of Poshtel Arenal, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · hostelworld.com · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Poshtel Arenal

• Property type: Hostel
• 2-star hotel
• South side of the Catholic church, La Fortuna
• Amenities: Outdoor pool, Heated swimming pool, Children swimming pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Airport transportation (extra charge), Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in La Fortuna

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Room

Bed in Dorm

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Bed in Dorm with view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Bed in Dorm (female dorm)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Bed in Dorm (female dorm) — room photo 1
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• Bed in Dorm (female dorm) — room photo 3

Bed in Dorm (female dorm) with view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Bed in Dorm (female dorm) with view — room photo 1
• Bed in Dorm (female dorm) with view — room photo 2
• Bed in Dorm (female dorm) with view — room photo 3

Standard room

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room — room photo 1
• Standard room — room photo 2
• Standard room — room photo 3

Standard room with city view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with city view — room photo 1
• Standard room with city view — room photo 2
• Standard room with city view — room photo 3

Standard room with balcony

• Room features: With view; Balcony
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with balcony — room photo 1
• Standard room with balcony — room photo 2
• Standard room with balcony — room photo 3

Standard room with balcony and with city view

• Room features: With view; Balcony
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with balcony and with city view — room photo 1
• Standard room with balcony and with city view — room photo 2
• Standard room with balcony and with city view — room photo 3

Standard Single room

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
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• Standard Single room — room photo 2
• Standard Single room — room photo 3

Standard Single room with view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room with view — room photo 1
• Standard Single room with view — room photo 2
• Standard Single room with view — room photo 3

Standard Triple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1
• Standard Triple room — room photo 2
• Standard Triple room — room photo 3

Standard Triple room with view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room with view — room photo 1
• Standard Triple room with view — room photo 2
• Standard Triple room with view — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple room with city view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room with city view — room photo 1
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• Standard Quadruple room with city view — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple room with view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with city view

• Room features: Balcony
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with city view — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with city view — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with city view — room photo 3

Standard Single room single bed

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room single bed — room photo 1
• Standard Single room single bed — room photo 2
• Standard Single room single bed — room photo 3

Standard Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 1
• Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 2
• Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 3

Standard Double room with view full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with view full double bed — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with view full double bed — room photo 2
• Standard Double room with view full double bed — room photo 3

Standard Double room with balcony and with city view full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Balcony
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with balcony and with city view full double bed — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with balcony and with city view full double bed — room photo 2
• Standard Double room with balcony and with city view full double bed — room photo 3

Standard Double room twin beds

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 1
• Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 2
• Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 3

Standard Double room with city view twin beds

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with city view twin beds — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with city view twin beds — room photo 2
• Standard Double room with city view twin beds — room photo 3

Standard Double room with balcony 2 twin beds

• Beds: 2 twin beds
• Room features: Balcony
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with balcony 2 twin beds — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with balcony 2 twin beds — room photo 2
• Standard Double room with balcony 2 twin beds — room photo 3

Standard Double room with balcony and with city view twin beds

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: Balcony
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with balcony and with city view twin beds — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with balcony and with city view twin beds — room photo 2
• Standard Double room with balcony and with city view twin beds — room photo 3

Superior room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe room — room photo 1

Deluxe Single room

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Single room — room photo 1

Deluxe Single room with view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Single room with view — room photo 1

Deluxe Double room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Double room — room photo 1

Deluxe Triple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1

Deluxe Triple room with view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Triple room with view — room photo 1

Deluxe Quadruple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
• Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 2
• Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 3

Deluxe Quadruple room with view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Quadruple room with view — room photo 1

Deluxe Single room single bed

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Single room single bed — room photo 1

Deluxe Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Double room full double bed — room photo 1
• Deluxe Double room full double bed — room photo 2
• Deluxe Double room full double bed — room photo 3

Deluxe Double room with view full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Double room with view full double bed — room photo 1

Deluxe Double room twin beds

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Double room twin beds — room photo 1
• Deluxe Double room twin beds — room photo 2
• Deluxe Double room twin beds — room photo 3

Luxury Single room with view

• Room features: Fridge; With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury Triple room with view

• Room features: Fridge; With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury Quadruple room with view

• Room features: Fridge; With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury Double room with view full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Cottage

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

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