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    Monteverde Backpackers

    155 Reviews
    #9 of 33 Specialty Lodging in Santa Elena
    75 Meters From Supercompro | 75 meters Southwest of the main supermarket, Santa Elena 1000, Costa Rica
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    4.5
    155 reviews
    • Excellent57%
    • Very good29%
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    1 - 5 of 131 reviews

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great stay

    We stayed 2 nights at this hostel and it was really great. Its just 1 min out of the city centre so its easily accessible. If you need to get any information of the area or travel advise, just go to the front desk and...More

    Thank Christophe H
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing hostel

    My group of friends and I had the best time staying here. There were around 20 of us and Alonso went out of his way to help us at all times. The hostel is very homely and the staff are all fantastic. I would 100%...More

    Thank RhonieP
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Awesome time here

    I really loved staying here the staff was super nice and helpful. Gave me and my cousin a lot of information. My room had two restroom and only 6 beds which I find it super rare and a super bonus to this place. Definitely will...More

    Thank ilsegalvan
    Reviewed 9 August 2017 via mobile
    Decent place to stay

    Wasn't blown away, but it is a fine place to stay. Chill and friendly atmosphere, good for meeting other travelers. Kitchen you can cook in. The facilities could use an update- the matresses were really old and uncomfortable, but other than that it was fine.

    Thank Bostonnnnn
    Reviewed 31 July 2017
    Gracias Emel y Alonso!!

    Staying at Monteverde Backpackers was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Alonso was really helpful before we even arrived, and he helped us book our transportation from La Fortuna. The hostel has a really nice common area equipped with books, and board games....More

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    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
    • Breakfast included
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    • Free Parking
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    • Multilingual Staff
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    • Room types
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    • Non-Smoking Rooms
    • Number of rooms
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