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Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Relax in a peaceful setting with a refreshing drink from the bar. Get ready for your next adventure with convenient perks like luggage storage and tour assistance.

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At Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel, unwind in the lush garden or enjoy a drink at the bar. Take advantage of laundry facilities, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Family Room, Balcony, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Room, Balcony (Bunk Bed) | Terrace/patio

Economy Room, Balcony (Bunk Bed)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Double Room, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, Terrace | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Economy Double Room, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Monteverde is home to Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Arenal Volcano National Park. Monteverde Orchid Garden and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Monteverde travel guide
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Santa Elena Del Supercompro, 50 metros suroeste, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 0805655

What's nearby

  • Orchid species in Monteverde at 1400 meters.
    Monteverde Orchid Garden
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde) is a Costa Rican reserve located along the Cordillera de Tilarán within the Puntarenas and Alajuela provinces.
    Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ranario
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mundo de los Insectos
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jardín de Orquídeas
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    153 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tree House Restaurante & Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Café Monteverde
    1 min walk
  • Restaurante Sabor Tico
    6 min walk
  • Bon Appetit!
    11 min walk
  • The Open Kitchen
    3 min walk

About this property

Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel

Hostel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Consider a stay at Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: CRC 3,000 to 5,000 for adults and CRC 3,000 to 4,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CRC 3000 to 5000 for adults and CRC 3000 to 4500 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cabinas El Pueblo Hostel Monteverde
Cabinas El Pueblo Hostel
Cabinas El Pueblo Monteverde
Cabinas El Pueblo
Cabinas El Pueblo B&B Monteverde
Cabinas El Pueblo B B
Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel Monteverde
Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel located?

Situated in Monteverde, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Jardín de Orquídeas and Monteverde Orchid Garden. Mundo de los Insectos and Ficus La Raiz are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emma

Clean and friendly space
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great locations , friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating host - Marleny and family. Clean and friendly place with much information about local tours, eating places, and organized transport to and from San Jose. Great kitchen facilities! and Marleny prepared us a delicious breakfast, for US$7. Comfortable rooms and very clean. The location is noisy on weekends, especially at night, with passing traffic on the main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mother & daughter hosts are a delight and ready to assist you with all your adventuring needs. Assisting with bookings, tours, transport, advice, directions, dining queries - super lovely and kind. The accommodation is perfectly located. So convent to Santa Elena - grocery store 5 mins, food, shops- perfection.👌 The amenities are what you’d imagine for the affordability but certainty not without a feeling of local charm. Hosts have provided all one needs and are quick to assist if there is something they can do. The rooms are small, but there private baths are convenient and comfortable. The place feels very safe and the local family element brings a homey feel that sets a guest’s mind at ease. This afternoon a toucan was in the tree adjacent to the property and the host came to find me so that I wouldn’t miss it. It is think kindness that makes this stay one that should not be missed. 10/10 on location & hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Best parts: Very conveniently located in Monteverde. Walking distance to restaurants and a grocery store. Marleny was amazing at efficiently booking all the activities we wanted to do while in the area, including transportation! The room itself was basic but clean, but lacked a few things that would have made it more comfortable such as a safe in the room (there was however, one at the front desk), a better lock on the door (it didn’t lock properly and we came home once to find it ajar), more hooks (especially in the small bathroom) and a bedside lamp (our room didn’t have one, but I noticed another room did). Also, the bunkbed was extremely squeaky! My teenage son moves around a lot in his sleep and it kept me awake. Could be tightened to get rid of the squeak. We noticed there was also black mould growing on the bathroom ceiling. Overall, it was basic but met our needs and we had a great time doing all the activities that Marleny booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Cannot recommend

The staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful, however, it was often difficult to find anyone, even during posted office hours. The beds were very uncomfortable; the bathroom was VERY small; hot water in the shower was unreliable; the bathroom smelled (we think from the sink); there was a small step down just inside the entrance and another into the bathroom that were potential tripping hazards; we were told coffee was available in the kitchen from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., but the door was locked until 7:30, and when it opened there was no coffee made. It's on a very busy street, but our room was in back and was quiet, and the sitting area outside was lovely with lots of hanging plants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were reliable and efficient in helping arrange guided trips, activities, and shuttles. They spoke English and were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful every person was very nice to speak with and help me in many ways
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute family run hostel. The entire family is amazing and I would highly recommend their coffee tour! Super clean and tidy rooms. Very quite as well for sleeping! Absoloutly would come back multiple times. I cannot express how helpful and friendly the family is!

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time staying in a hostel. Overall it was a good experience the only down thing I would have to say is the beds were hard but that may be normal for hostels. It was clean, breakfast was good, and everyone was very friendly and polite. The staff was helpful, helping us get transportation and recommendations of where to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabinas El Pueblo is very centrally located in Santa Elena and is a convenient spot for activity pickups, with easy access to grocery stores and restaurants in the area. The room is clean and inviting and was a good resting spot between trips to the Cloud Forest. Freddy and Marlenny were amazing hosts - they went out of their way to help arrange activities and shuttles. We visited their family coffee farm for a tour which was wonderful. Freddy went out of his way to try and help us spot a sloth (one of our bucket list items) - he took the long way back from the farm to try and find one. The family's helpfulness made our visit easy and enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the hostel had a cute welcoming space. We had a private room which was pretty cramped but it was cozy and the bed was comfortable. The shower temperature fluctuated (I think they were doing laundry at the time!) but other than that we had no complaints. Rates for laundry were higher than we experienced at another hostel in the area. This hostel was very walkable to restaurants, an ATM, a grocery store, and souvenir shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is really special. I wasn’t totally sure when I checked in and felt like I may have been better off at something more geared towards socializing (quiet time is 10). Luckily, I stayed. The owners are the sweetest people and will constantly elevate your stay to be more comfortable, from a compliment to showing the sloth outside. You have the option to wake up to a home cooked breakfast every morning: a generous plate of beautiful fresh fruit and eggs or pancakes. The family also runs a coffee tour of their own place where Freddy stopped to show us an unbelievable view spot. This isn’t a lively hostel, it’s a chill resting spot. That said, I spent my time in town with a couple I met at breakfast, and we’ll definitely be in touch again. I highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Laetitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location is great, very close to the center of Monteverde. However, noise from traffic can be really loud as you are directly by the street. The staff say they will help you book activities around, but the two people who spoke English were both out the day we could have used their help, and one other guest was way overcharged for a taxi ride to an activity that they booked. The rooms are small, with no wardrobe, drawers, or hooks to put your clothes anywhere. No hooks in the bathroom either, so good luck drying your towels. My biggest gripe is the shower. It is the most bizarre, ineffective way I've ever seen to heat water. It takes 5 minutes to get the temperature right (as in neither freezing nor boiling, I'm not being finicky here), and it suddenly changes if someone else draws water in the building. Not fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Pequeño e incomodo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bastante bien, súper céntrico y los tours en general salen mas baratos con ellos que en otras agencias. Pasa mucha gente a las afueras del hotel por lo que se escucha mucho ruido, fuera de eso todo bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Truly local property, very friendly and helpful. Excellent value, for basic room -- everything worked fine. Good location, easily walkable to town center. Only problem was street noise: wear earplugs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Close to town, feriendly staff, nice rooms. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien y la localidad excelente. Muy seguro y super cerca del centro.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The quality if fine for the price. A good low budget option for this city
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent petit déjeuner. Personnel courtois et répondant gentiment à toutes nos questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mikel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a lovely stay!

It was such a lovely quaint place! Great location, amazing and friendly staff, even the breakfast was well thought of! Thanks you to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, nice morning breakfast, clean rooms, close to amenities. Only probably was our neighbour made a lot of noise in the middle of the night crying hysterically for hours. But that wasnt the hosts fault..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ontbijt was geweldig, mensen super aardig en tours bij de receptie te boeken.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice and helpful..good location, very close to downtown and at night wandering cattle along the road,very nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019