Reviews of Argdivan Hostel
200 mts sur del redondel y 20 metros oeste, casa verde, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe guy at the reception was very kind and helpful, he gave us useful tips how to make the best time out of our stay in La Fortuna.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewCute hostel near to the centre of La Fortuna. Decent kitchen and around the corner from a big supermarket. Really nice terrace upstairs to chill. Beds have curtains and bathroom in the dorm. Nice staff - thanks Aron, Margarita and Claudia for all the help during my stay.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThere were lots of fun activities and Margherita was very helpful and friendly in explaining the options available.
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff are friendly and helpful
Black mould on the pillows, bad smells, fan doesn’t work in the bathroom so room gets very humid, air con only turned on from 9pm ish until 7am. The small pillow on the bed smells so bad, i don’t think it’s been washed for a long time. All the beds make so much noise with any movement, and the mattress is not comfortable at all.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you felt welcomed by our staff, and we’re truly sorry that some aspects of your stay didn’t meet expectations. Cleanliness is very important to us, and our housekeeping team makes sure to open all the windows daily to keep the rooms fresh and ventilated. Also, just to clarify, all our mattresses are brand new, and if you had mentioned the pillow issue during your stay, we would have happily replaced them immediately. Regarding the air conditioning, it is scheduled from 9 pm to 7 am, and we always inform guests about this at check-in to avoid surprises. We value your feedback as it helps us improve, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with a much better experience. Best regards, argdivan Hostel
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you felt welcomed by our staff, and we’re truly sorry that some aspects of your stay didn’t meet expectations. Cleanliness is very important to us, and our housekeep… Show more
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewThe location of the hostel is really good. It's close to the center and also at walking distance to the river. All the staff was really nice and so helpful. They offer great tours and help you with all questions you have. Olivia helped me book my tours, she was really lovely. I'd recommend staying at this hostel!
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified review- Very clean beathroom - Air conditioning - Good prices - Friendly staff
- The stairs to reach upper bed, very uncomfortable! - Kitchen is like in the middle. - Lockers are so small
Aquí te dejo una respuesta amable Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness of our bathrooms, the good prices, our friendly team, and other positive aspects of your stay. We appreciate your comments about the stairs to the upper beds and the kitchen layout. We will look into possible improvements to make these areas more convenient for everyone. Regarding the lockers, we understand they might feel small, but we designed them to safely store essential valuables while keeping enough space in the dorm for guest movement. Thanks again for your suggestions — they help us improve. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Aquí te dejo una respuesta amable Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness of our bathrooms, the good prices, our friendly team, and other positive aspects of your stay. We apprec… Show more
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThis is such a nice hostel for the price. Clean bathrooms and beds as well as attentive staff. They also had some hostel activities while I was there. Very nice touch.
There is nothing in particular I didn’t like about argdivan. It is a very nice place to stay and would definitely do it again.
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewOur stay at Argdivan hostel was amazing, the place made us feel at home and was a very homey environment. The volunteers Fiona and Jasmine were very welcoming and were quick to answer any questions we had about the hostel or the city itself.
Reviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewMy stay at Argdivan was wonderful and the staff made sure it that way. The property is very comfortable, it was clean, everything worked as expected and I got all the information I needed to get around and do plans in La Fortuna. It is clear that the owners, Lauti and Lara, and the people that work there like Manu and Agus, put a lot of effort into creating a great experience for the guests! I would recommend Argdivan to anyone travelling to La Fortuna.
The only thing that could have been a little bit better was the kitchen area as utensils were not in good shape but this is common in hostels and I was able to cook meals anyway.
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat building and the private room was really nice. A/C worked amazing. Hot shower!! Awesome rooftop balcony & great WiFi
The linens and towels were very tattered- there was a rip in the sheets & holes in the towels. The pillows smelled really bad, like body odor/urine. Also, they charged a huge 10% credit card fee on top of the taxes & fees already included by bookings.com. This was not shown or disclosed at time of booking which is unethical.
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI stayed here after two days of staying in another hostel in la Fortuna! My experience was amazing! Good kitchen, wifi and clean rooms, coffee in the morning and helpful staff! Specially George! He was amazing! Every night there’s a party at the bar, you only need him for the party:) Roland, the manager, was also amazing!
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat for connecting with people They offer tours Friendly staff Beautiful chilling area with their lovely dog
If you don’t want be social it’s difficult to find a place to be alone.
Reviewed: 17 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThanks to George and all the crew ! Well welcoming people there ! Had a really good time. Wish u the best
Reviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Made really cool world-travelling friends. Ana and Jana, who were helping at the hostel, are trilingual and made my stay very enjoyable. The owners are very kind and helpful, leading by example. There were lots of activities and excursions to do. I would definitely stay here again next time.