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Our top choices for San Francisco hostels

Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

Viajero La Fortuna Hostel
2.0 star property
La Fortuna
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Amazing for solo travelers highly recommend! "
Canada
Nicolas
The price is AU$68
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

Río Danta Hostel

Río Danta Hostel
1.0 star property
La Fortuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Very nice hostel for a very reasonable price. I would recommend this hostel for other travelers"
United States
Reyes
The price is AU$56
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Río Danta Hostel

Poshtel Arenal

Poshtel Arenal
2.0 star property
La Fortuna
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (220 reviews)
"Comfortable room, convenient location, reasonable price "
United States
David
The price is AU$73
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Poshtel Arenal

Arenal Hostel Resort

Arenal Hostel Resort
2.0 star property
La Fortuna
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (21 reviews)
"Nice rooms! Excelent location! Great staff! "
United States
Kristapor
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Arenal Hostel Resort

Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel
2.0 star property
La Fortuna
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (27 reviews)
"Best location in town. Very clean and a friendly staff "
United States
Gary
The price is AU$66
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

Ceiba Eco Hostel

Ceiba Eco Hostel
2.0 star property
La Fortuna
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Breakfast was included in our booking. The 1st day we had to wait almost an hour for someone to make breakfast. Day #2 get got a cold sandwich w cheese and ham. We stayed in a private room on the first floor. The room was near the lobby/entrance and kitchen. It was a bit noisy at times. Overall location was nice. Close to stores within walking distance "
United States
Lissett
The price is AU$73
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Ceiba Eco Hostel
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San Francisco Hostels information

Number of reviews
285
Accommodation
23 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$56
Highest Price
AU$125

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in San Francisco?
You may like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the area, which gets positive reviews from our guests: Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort - 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from the heart of San Francisco. Property features at this hotel include free parking and tour/ticket assistance.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Francisco?
The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 23°C. The rainiest months in San Francisco are July, October, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 397 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in San Francisco?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate some places near San Francisco. Get out into nature with places such as Laguna Río Cuarto, Catarata del Toro and Children's Eternal Rainforest. Cultural attractions include Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos. Additional attractions include Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, Quesada City Park and Juan Castro Blanco National Park.
What's the best way to get to and around San Francisco while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around San Francisco in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), located 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from the city centre.

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