Santa Elena, Santa Elena, 60101 Monteverde Costa Rica, Costa Rica
#40 of 79 hotels in Monteverde Costa Rica
Guests' ChoiceBased on 275 hostel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 August 2025
Renata
BrazilGreat location! Very helpful staff.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Durrer
SwitzerlandKitchen is outside and it was often really windy and cold so it was not perfect for cooking.
- cool dorm - kitchen was good equiped - location is good - kind staff - clean
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Andrea
United StatesWhen I first arrived to check in, I was told by front desk that while I waited for my room to be ready I could go to the restaurant next door and grab a bite to eat. I was also told I would get a discount because I was staying at OutBox Inn. However, I wasn't told (even though I later saw that it was posted) that you need to show your key in order to get the discount. It was a pricey meal even though the food was tasty. I also used the information found in the hostel to plan a trip to the Monteverde cloud forest with some other travelers I met. Based on the information in the hostel, I found out there is a cheap public bus you can take at certain times to the forest. A group of us waited at the bus stop for about a half hour before going to another hotel to ask about this public bus and we were told that it doesn't exist. So, I feel like having updated information based on what is happening around the town would have been helpful. Although again, not the biggest deal!
The room was small but it was exactly what I needed. Comfortable bed, en suite bathroom, etc. The restaurant next door had good food and was super close. This hostel offered a nice cozy common space, a deck outside with tea and water, a fridge to put your food etc. Views were fantastic. Kind staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Diana
NetherlandsThe common area was very cute and cozy.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Chloe
United KingdomThe room was a little small but still okay for my visit
The kitchen was good, everything you could need. The beds were very nice and comfy. The staff were so lovely and kind. The common area was good
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Charlotte
NetherlandsGreat restaurant next door. Lovely atmosphere with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Donna
IrelandReally nice hostel in the middle of town. Great location, really clean. Dorms are nice with huge space around the beds for belongings as well as lockers for valuables. Nice chill-out areas and kitchen for guests to use. There's a cafe next door guests can get % off at. The staff were really helpful with us shipping our drone there from El Salvador as we were travelling through Nicaragua before getting to Costa Rica. The staff contacted us to let us know it arrived and kept it safe until our arrival. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Tom
United KingdomThis place is a really great hostel. Great facilities and I slept so well, but I have to give a big shout out to the staff at the front desk who were incredibly friendly at helpful! Thank you girls!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Olivia
SpainThis was one of my top hostels in my trip, what a place. I loved chilling in the beanbags and cooking in the outside kitchen so much. The beds in the dorms have such a spacious space around them, it felt like I had my own lil apartment! Highly recommend.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 June 2025
Thirza
NetherlandsI could not recommend Outbox Inn any higher! It is an excellent place to stay and has been a highlight in my three month trip through Costa Rica. The receptionists are incredibly kind and went above and beyond to help me out with a range of things, even figuring out how to install a Costa Rican sim card on my phone and offering solutions when my transport to a next city fell through! The hostel's vibe is cosy and safe, and had the most affordable price for a single room that I have come across during my travels. A traveller would be hard-pressed to find higher quality accomodation.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 10 June 2025
Ayoub
SpainThe staff is friendly and pleasant
Really everything, the place is very spacious in the middle of the center and nature
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Tessa
GermanyThe wifi reception in the dorm was pretty much non-existent, which wasn't a deal breaker for me. It also wasn't that social when I stayed there, but I guess that also depends on the guests and I still managed to find some friends.
The bed was insanely comfortable, I haven't slept that well in ages! There's a lot of space to keep your stuff beside the bed, a dimmable reading light (how amazing is that?!) and very nice curtains. A hostel bed honestly couldn't be better, it was a dream come true. The 4-bed dorm also felt really cozy and you could even separate the two bunk beds from each other with curtains. There were two windows in the room with mosquito nets, so you could sleep with the windows open. The common area is beautiful, having breakfast on the terrace outside is a dream and the whole space feels very open and cozy at the same time. Also, the showers are amazing! Hot water and perfect pressure, which is not easy to find in Central America.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Tessa
GermanyThe wifi signal in the room was pretty bad.
The most comfortable bunk beds I've ever slept in! Beautiful common area and great location.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Khawla
Saudi ArabiaGood
Good
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Marisa
GermanyLovely and very helpful staff, also very comfy main area. Loved the soft light and the music, super cozy. Also very good dorm with little lights and curtains.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Biba
CanadaVery clean, aesthetically pleasing, peaceful atmosphere, good food, free yoga, friendly and knowledgable staff.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Jeanine
NetherlandsWould not recommend the tours they offer - way to overpriced. It’s a nice stay over for 1/2 nights and do your own thing rather than depending on their recommendations.
Very nice location with different nice restaurants on walking distance. Facilities is the place are ok. By car you can reach easily reach all the sightseeing areas and parks.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Lena
GermanyPerfect when you are travelling alone.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Julia
NetherlandsOnly thing is that the stairs to the top beds were a hit hard to climb and could be dangerous for some people.
Really loved this place. It was beautiful, felt like home and just a very good vibe. The beds were comfortable, spacious and the curtains were great. Felt like you own private room within the room.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Cheyenne
CanadaWould love some more hooks or a larger shelf to put luggage.
The bed was comfortable and the bedding was warm enough considering the temp can drop.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Claudio
SwitzerlandThe employee who wears glasses was extremely helpful and courteous. Her boss can be proud of her for having such an employee.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 9 April 2025
Andy
BelgiumParking was full, smaller room
Great location
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Megumi
SwitzerlandThe private room hasnt been cleaned in 3 days which I stayed there. I had to go search some toiletpaper.
Great location. Great rooms and awsome view into the nature! Really nice hostel with a connected restaurant, which was convenient and cozy. I would recommend!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Yovanna
CanadaEverything! The location was great, the bed was comfy, the staff were super helpful! Loved the common areas and daily yoga too!
Stayed in March 2025
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