Asha Hostel
Location: 500 m oeste del parque en Plaza Arenal, Plaza Arenal, local del Fondo, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007, La Fortuna, CR
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Scenic Terrace and Garden Views
Relax and take in the picturesque surroundings from the terrace and garden of Asha Hostel.
Dining and Refreshment Options
Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or grab a quick snack from the snack bar/deli. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Convenient Amenities
Benefit from services like dry cleaning, complimentary coffee/tea, and a communal microwave. Enjoy free parking and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Book now to experience the beauty of La Fortuna at Asha Hostel!
Important Information
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Policies
Check-in: N/A - Anytime
Check-out: N/A
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Snack bar/deli
- Free self parking
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only
1 Twin Bed
97-sq-foot room with a patio
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and dining table
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels, soap, and toilet paper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Microwave
- Stovetop
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Traditional Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
1 Twin Bed
97-sq-foot room with a patio
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and dining table
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels, soap, and toilet paper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Microwave
- Stovetop
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Shared Dormitory
1 Twin Bed
323-sq-foot room with a patio
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and fan
Need to Know - Shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Fan
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
-
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
1 Twin Bed
323-sq-foot room with a patio
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and fan
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Fan
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Classic Apartment
1 Double Bed
700-sq-foot room with a patio
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and dining table
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, towels, and soap
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Stovetop
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
Guest Reviews
- Jordi (10/5): Correctísimo para ver el pueblo o salir hacia distintos destinos que hay cerca - Habitación muy amplia y limpia. Puedes ir a pie al pueblo sin problema para visitarlo, ir a comer o empezar alguna excursión. No tuvimos ningún problema con el check-in. No esta claro si hay algún sitio concreto para aparcar los usuarios del hostel pero no tuvimos problemas con el coche Ya que NO aparcamos en los sitios donde había carteles de los otros locales
- Gemma (8/5): -
- Armelle (5/5): -
- Hendrik (5/5): -
- Ana Solanyi (7/5): Bien está bien en relación al precio - La ubicación, la cama estuvo muy cómoda El baño tenía un escape se llenaba de agua
- Lukas (3/5): - Nichts Dreckig, keine Klimaanlage und kein Personal anwesend Und Toilette war nicht dicht
- Alexander (10/5): -
- Guy (10/5): -
- Kauri (9/5): Good budget place to discover la fortuna - In general fine place to stay , friendly owner and in general nice bed No door on the dorms , can be noisy etc No lockers for valuables
- Tim (8/5): Excellent value but lacks a bit of atmosphere - Asha Hostel has wonderful new facilities - the beds, the common area, internet connection, bathrooms, kitchen, everything is new and clean and well-kept. The price is unbeatable. It was lacking atmosphere a little bit, and the manager (who is a very kind and helpful man) runs another business, so he's not always immediately available. There is no air conditioning in the rooms, but the is a fan which worked well. Honestly though, for the price, and for the location and quality and cleanliness, this is a great deal.
- Valeriia (9/5): Superb -
- Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
- Alexander (10/5): Confortable place and friendly people - Is very spacious and clean compared with many other hostels!!! Owner is very friendly! Price is very affordable!
- Zachary (8/5): Very good -
- Olivera (7/5): Good -
- Jessica (7/5): Comfortable stay, great location but felt outdated - We stayed for 5 nights in the apartment room, it was spacious with a a well equipped kitchen. It was very comfortable and we had a great time in fortuna. Staff were not really around, it was frustrating I found myself constantly trying to look for someone to help me, at one point I was sent to a restaurant to find the owner. We were there for 5 nights and were never asked if we needed new towels, bins changed or anything. The owner said it was a new hostal but it all felt quite old, the taps were unstable, the toilet seat was broken, there was random old luggages in our bathroom, the bath was nice but felt unnecessary. The kitchen needs somewhere to put drying dishes otherwise it just leaks everywhere
- Adam (10/5): Fun, fun, fun - Me and my friend stayed at Asha Hostel for 4 nights. We had such a fun time here. The owner is truly a kind and helpful person. He helped us with everything we wanted to do, always had good advice and recommendations. He even took us out at night to some party places and the hot springs! Also, the bartender Charlie is one of the funniest and nicest people we met in Costa Rica. Both the owner and bartender would look out for us everywhere we went. Best experience we had!! So much fun!!
- Carmen (4/5): I’m flexible but this was not very good, lights and noise thru the window all night, mold- made me allergic - Mold growing on ceiling tiles, not a good or healthy sleep, no blanket, AC but blowing right on the bed, no cover just a sheet. Plumbing moderately messy up. Downtown location, walkable
- Kim (8/5): Private room - I got the private room which was very spacious and included a kitchen. Had a nice homey feel. Maintenance needed in some areas, ex. Stools were falling apart, some of the taps weren't sealed in so they flopped around and kitchen cleaning supplies were well used. New hostel so there weren't many people but staff were awesome!
- Siro (8/5): Very good - Very good place to stay, pretty central, great value for money It is not very comfy, there is no real place to work or chill
- Villalobos (9/5): Superb -
- Corentin (10/5): Exceptional - The people are very friendly and make you feel welcome. They give good advice for trip and transportation. You can book directly with them. Dorm was clean, bed was fine and facilities also. I recommend if you come to La Fortuna. Best price in the city I think and for a quality hostel with nice people.
- Maurizio (9/5): Superb - Top Hostel with comfortable beds! They got a nice chill bar next to the hostel and everything in town is pretty easy to reach. Warm showers as well and the owner is committed for everything! Addiotionally they got the best kitchen knives i used during my trip so far ;)
- Joelle (6/5): - Bon emplacement et accueil chaleureux. Prix bas mais quelques détails à régler, les branchements des éléments électriques et la propreté dans la cuisine.
- Jiaan (6/5): Pleasant - Facilities and the staff They charged you with a highet rate of currency, for example it was 8 usd per night(taxes included) but you have to pay 4200colon instead of 4000, I asked it the reason but with no answer
- Lee (8/5): Very good -
- Alma (8/5): Very good - It was clean and nice Not very social
- Heloïse (4/5): Hostel under construction? - The hostel was quiet and it was not that expensive, though for the same price you can get better options. The hostel seems to be not yet finished. There are no curtains so the street lantern was shining in my face the whole time. The beds are comfortable but it feels a bit like a mattress on the ground (lower bunkbed), the rooms do not really have real doors but curtains and I did not see any lockers. The showers are not very private. You shower behind a curtain and there are no hooks for your clothes so you have to get out of the shower to undress and dress. The showers are seperate for females and males, but still if you do not feel comfortable being naked around others it is not really ideal. The toilets were not all working and not every toilet had toilet paper.
- Jules (10/5): Good value, outstanding for backpackers, would stay again - Quite a few backpackers passing through La Fortuna stopped off during my stay. I travelled elsewhere for a bit and returned. Has a good kitchen, clean although basic rooms, very good location in the town. The owner gave good prices on activities. Laundry facilities are cheaper than elsewhere. Ask the owner about his travels, if you see him. Mattresses were more comfortable than they look. Garden is beautiful with many birds in the morning. I believe they're upgrading a few things further and will offer cooked meals (a good thing), but there was some building work while I stayed, so a bit loud. It's a good price though, compared to other places nearby that cost more for less space, so I won't complain. I'll probably return next time I'm in La Fortuna, so we'll see how it looks when the work is done.
- Jasna (9/5): Superb - Comfy and big beds with own lamp and electric socet and big storage for bag next to te bed. Warm and clean showers. Owner was great, he helped us a lot. He took us to free hot springs which was really nice.
- Corea (9/5): Superb - Everything is clean, easy access, and close to downtown. If they can build a minibar or a place to watch TV in the back will be great!
- Gem (5/5): Passable - Whole apartment. Shower was not separate to the bath. No plugs near bed. Mattress dipped in the middle
- Mizrahi (6/5): Pleasant - Good location just on the main street, stuff were nice and welcoming and took the time to give recommendations or answer questions, good choices of restaurants around the area, good value for the money Small room without ac or window (only a fan), no lockers, the dorms weren't that clean and and the access to the room is through the reception so sometimes they kinda see you walking out of the shower if the door is not closed
- Joakim (8/5): Enjoyable place to stay in La Fortuna - Location is sufficiently good, short walk from the centre. The dorm I had was nice, with lots of room (shelves) to organize my stuff. Showers are pretty nice, with good shower gel supplied by hostel. Staff is helpful and price is decent. The dorm has only a fan, no AC. Could be bad if we were more than 2 in the 8-person dorm. The bathroom (sink + mirror) is basically located in the reception, which is kinda weird.
- Jozef (10/5): Exceptional - We really enjoyed our stay here. Very peaceful and quite there. The rooms and all place is spacious and clean, beds are perfect with some private space for yourself. The owner is friendly and helpful. Great spot for backpackers.
- Guillermo (9/5): Superb -
- Marti (8/5): Very good -
- Eva (8/5): Very good - The owner is a very interesting and friendly person, the place is amazing, you feel at home. Yhere is a beautiful garden. And it's very cheap.
- Anton (2/5): - I requested late check in, no one was waiting for me so I went to sleep at car
- Marco (9/5): Nice place - I had the place for myself, no one else. November is still low season. The hostel has good facilities, nice garden, parking in front and it's located less than 10mins away from the center by foot. It has a huge potential, some areas seem new but some stuff needs to be fixed and/or replaced. It's strange but some furniture and finishing are new but at the same time seems very old and/or not properly done.
- Daniel (10/5): Good sleep great host - Good place, not much noice for the price it’s probably one of the best places. The host was a great guy with a very interesting story. You can eat at the Indian restaurant in front of the hostel.
- Sabina (8/5): Very good -
- Daniel (9/5): Superb -
- Leila (10/5): - The reception was very nice, it felt very safe and clean
- Madison (1/5): DO NOT RECOMMEND - That location was ok The room we booked has a broken aircon in the common space and only fans in the bedroom. When it rained water came through the roof. The guy who ran/owned it was never in reception. We got our clothes washed and they all came out with massive stains on them. When asked for a refund he refused and washed them again to then come out worse then the first time. Absolutely terrible stay. Do not recommend
- Declan (9/5): Superb - Very nice place relaxing place No towels
- Yu-lien (10/5): Highly recommend this place with great value and helpful staff! - Friendly staff, great value of stay
- Frits (7/5): Great stay - We rented a 9 square meter private room, but ended up with an entire appartement for the 2 of us. The staff was really nice and the owner has some great stories about all his travels! Nothing really, there was a small leakage after one crazy rainstorm, but that was in the bedroom we didn't use and it was only close to the window.
- Patience (1/5): Bad -
- Ciaran (8/5): Very good -
- Aurius (10/5): Exceptional - Felt welcome at the place, the owner allowed me to perform some repairs on the motorcycle, also they have secured parking.
- Luis (10/5): - Muy bien, todo limpio, agradable, mucho respeto, instalaciones bien….. deben poner una pantalla de televisión para entretenimiento en general.
- Lin (10/5): Exceptional - The hostel accommodation is very clean and the owner is very attentive and ready help for everything u needed . It is a very pleasant time. we have so much fun on hot spring, the best hospitality, and cheapest hostel in Costa Rica
- Kveta (10/5): One of my favorite hostels in Costa Rica! :) Great vibes, beautiful, comfy, clean and with helpful and friendly staff. - It is so beautiful and clean hostel! Definitely one of my favorite ones! The bed is so comfortable, bathrooms and toilets outside which i absolutely prefer! The hostel is bright, full of beautiful green plants. It has good vibes and the staff is very helpful and friendly same as the owner! There’s also kitchen where you can cook and store your food in the fridge and use microwave.
- João (7/5): Good -
- Dronnier (8/5): Very good -
- Chee (9/5): Nice hostel at a good price. Nice warm showers. A bit hot at night. - Owner was super helpful with everything. Close to town. Nice hot showers. At night it was a bit warm. One fan that didn’t reach all beds. A few mosquitos at night too.
- Leila (10/5): - Personnel agréable, endroit sympathique, je recommande !!!!
- Randy (10/5): The property is well located and ready good condition. It was awesome to stay, the owner was very nice and friendly! - The location and conditions of the property! Pretty good Everything was absolutely fine.
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