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Monteverde Backpackers

75 meters SouthWest of the supermarket (La Esperanza), Santa Elena 1000, Costa Rica
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Great atmosphere, helpful staff and perfect jumping off point for the rainforest! Easy to meet people and navigate the town from this location. There is a supermarket just up the road and the showers are hot :) Highly recommend!

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Alonso C, Manager at Monteverde Backpackers, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Dear Christian, Thank you veryr much for stayed with us, welcome anytime and that is our job, try to make our custumers feel confortable. Pura Vida!!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

So friendly and helpful! The place was in a lovely location. The breakfasts were simple but great. The table and chairs outside meant everyone could chat together and share stories. Overall it was a very nice and Comanche the little dog was amazing! So friendly and made everybody's day, we loved his purple teddy!

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Alonso C, Manager at Monteverde Backpackers, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Dear Elizabeth, We feel glad to have you staying with us, glad you liked the place and hopelly we can have you staying with soon again. Alonso.C More

London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

This is a small hostel, but a great place. Alfonso is really friendly and happy to help with anything you may need. The location is great, a 2 minute walk to the center of town. It did also have the best and hottest shower I've had while being in Costa Rica!

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Northglenn, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

I love this Hostel and Alonso who runs it has an excellent staff and his cute puppy Comanchee, will be very happy to greet you. If Alonso offers you to have a barbecue grill with him I totally recommend it we had so much fun! When I return to Monteverde at December of this year I will stay in this... More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We loved our stay at monteverde backpackers. Alfonso (head of staff) was great value and helped us organise everything from transport to tours, recommendations of where to eat, where to go running, local history and even introduced us to the local music scene! The room, well, entire place felt secure and safe with a nighttime guard, quiet hours after 10pm,... More

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New York City, New York
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2012

its a small quaint hostel, a little old, but still a great find. the staff was very helpful on booking excursions for us, the showers are very hot and awesome. bunk beds are a little thin and the pillows are worn out, but can you complain for 9 bucks a night? the dog is SOOOO awesome, loved playing with him,... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012 via mobile

We stay in the hostel for two nights. Our double room with bathroom was very comfortable and clean and the hot shower was amazing (especially after long walk in cloud forest) Staff very friendly and helpful in booking any activities or just giving info about what to do in Monteverde

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Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
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6 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

The good: Hot showers 24/7. Free breakfast is more than enough to fill you up. Fantastic location that is within walking distance to many parks and attractions. Most of the staff were reasonably helpful. The kitchen is well stocked with tools and equipment. There is a supermarket right next door. Cute dog. The bad: Building is run down and in... More

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Kitchener, Canada
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

it is a super cool spot, great vibe. and a good place to meet other travelers. had a great time here, and I think it is the best value in monteverde after looking around and checking 10 other spots out. and have lots of info on things to do in the area, and short walk to stores and restaurants. there... More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

I came for 1 night and ended up staying 4 nights in this relaxed hostel and met so many other interesting travellers. I stayed for 3 nights in a dorm and upgraded on the final night to a private room with bathroom. The dorm is very basic but clean and the private rooms are all timber with a quaint sloping... More

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Also Known As:
Monteverde Backpackers Costa Rica - Santa Elena
Address: 75 meters SouthWest of the supermarket (La Esperanza), Santa Elena 1000, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Monteverde > Santa Elena
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Ranked #17 of 23 Speciality lodging in Santa Elena
Price range (per night): INR666 - 1,222
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