Title: Arenal Sloth Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=89349815&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Arenal Sloth Hostel Barrio Pilo serves as the perfect starting point for exploration, with the helpful staff at Arenal Sloth Hostel providing confidence through convenient services ## Photo gallery for Arenal Sloth Hostel ![Living area - Arenal Sloth Hostel (La Fortuna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89350000/89349900/89349815/bf2db87b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Arenal Sloth Hostel (La Fortuna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89350000/89349900/89349815/5c20bedc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Arenal Sloth Hostel (La Fortuna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89350000/89349900/89349815/f8574fa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Arenal Sloth Hostel (La Fortuna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89350000/89349900/89349815/0eef96da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Arenal Sloth Hostel (La Fortuna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89350000/89349900/89349815/00c1dc24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Arenal Sloth Hostel sits in the heart of Barrio Pilo, offering travelers public WiFi and attentive concierge services for planning local adventures. The hostel's practical luggage storage and knowledgeable tour assistance help create a hassle-free experience. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 30 - Jan. 31](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=89349815&PinnedHotelID=89349815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=89349815&PinnedHotelID=89349815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 31 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=89349815&PinnedHotelID=89349815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=89349815&PinnedHotelID=89349815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=89349815&PinnedHotelID=89349815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=89349815&PinnedHotelID=89349815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 6 - Feb. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=89349815&PinnedHotelID=89349815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=89349815&PinnedHotelID=89349815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our La Fortuna travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna.dx6047145) [View more Hostels in La Fortuna](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hostels.d6047145-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.46561%2C-84.64220&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8mmM-24-Ap9zx-ZLoyXmP8pf8Vo=) San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007 ### What's nearby - ![Church time #green ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047145/fd9324c3-cd77-4701-9715-a6cf2994630d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) La Fortuna Park 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - El Salto Fortuna River 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Puentes Colgantes del Arenal 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Arenal Adventure World 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Costa Rica Chocolate Tour 7 min drive \- 2.9 km ### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) 6 min drive ### Restaurants - Soda y Restaurante Víquez 8 min walk - POPS 10 min walk - Tayakiry Cafe 11 min walk - Soda La Hormiga 9 min walk - Rain Forest Café 8 min walk ## About this property ### Arenal Sloth Hostel Hostel near Baldi Hot Springs Arenal Sloth Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 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Wheelchair-accessible business center - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures This property is closed from March 13 2025 to March 12 2027 (dates subject to change). ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 13 are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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, debit cards, and cash Cashless transactions are available Property Registration Number 3102861200 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Arenal Sloth Hostel La Fortuna Arenal Sloth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Arenal Sloth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Fortuna ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Arenal Sloth Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Arenal Sloth Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Arenal Sloth Hostel? ### Where is Arenal Sloth Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Arenal Sloth Hostel Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathon Jan 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very Comfortable Great hostel situated in a nice neighbourhood, 5 minutes walk from the centre including the supermarkets and bus terminal (the centre is frankly not as pleasant as the suburbs). Rooms have secure key codes, and lockers are situated in the communal kitchen which is large, clean and well equipped. Everything was good. Would recommend. ##### Jonathon Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Pet-friendly Hotels in Innisfil](https://www.expedia.ca/Innisfil-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d6341314-tPetfriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Pet-friendly Hotels in St George](https://www.expedia.ca/St-George-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d181822-tPetfriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in La Riviere](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Riviere-Hotels.d181800.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in San Diego County](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-San-Diego-County-Hotels-With-Free-Airport-Shuttle.0-0-d178304-tHotelswithFreeAirportShuttle.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [5 Star Hotels in Apex](https://www.expedia.ca/5Star-Apex-Hotels.s50-0-d5950.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Hi-Ho - Contactless Check-In](https://www.expedia.ca/New-Haven-Hotels-Hi-Ho-A-Hi-Tech-Hotel.h12354480.Hotel-Information) > > [El Colibri Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Simeon-Hotels-El-Colibri-Hotel-Spa.h2986071.Hotel-Information) > > [Hickory Creek Haven-Creekside Log Cabin-Allegheny National Forest Sleeps 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hickory-Creek-Haven-Pet-Friendly-Creek-Side-Log-Cabin.h95448378.Hotel-Information) > > [Condo Rentals Hoboken](https://www.expedia.ca/Hoboken-Condos.d8358-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Contendas do Sincorá](https://www.expedia.ca/Contendas-Do-Sincora-Hotels.d553248634664579898.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Nocatee](https://www.expedia.ca/Nocatee-Hotels.d553248635975846943.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Waterslides in Banff](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Hotels-With-Waterslides.0-0-d10550-tHotelswithWaterslides.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Madalena Sunset by Madeira Sun Travel](https://www.expedia.ca/Ponta-Do-Sol-Hotels-Madalena-Sunset-By-Madeira-Sun-Travel.h72123720.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Arnavutköy (IST)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ist/toronto-to-istanbul) > > [Flights from Langfang (PKX) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pkx/yyz/beijing-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Cassidy (YCD) to Sidney (YYJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ycd/yyj/nanaimo-to-victoria) > > [Flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Cancun (CUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/buf/cun/buffalo-to-cancun) > > [Air Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-Canada-Flights.cAC.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from College Park (ATL) to Cassidy (YCD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/atl/ycd/atlanta-to-nanaimo) ### Activities > [Things to do in Sitiawan](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Sitiawan.d9960.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Manta](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Manta.d6053676.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Abu Dhabi](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Abu-Dhabi.d453.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Sacramento Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Sacramento.d180049.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [RBC Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/RBC-Centre-Dartmouth.d672923158759448576.Vacation-Attraction) > > [All inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) ### General