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Santa Elena Main Street | Monteverde, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Costa Rica
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3 of 5 stars
scrowley   8 contributions
Winnipeg, MB
Aug 4, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We simply got off of our bus and walked right in and booked a room. The staff were quite nice and we paid about $12US per person for a private room w bathroom and breakfast (which was wonderful!) at Donde Henry's. Rooms were quite small and the hostel itself apparently closes at 9 pm, so we got these cabina-type rooms... more

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4 of 5 stars
wanderlust_x   13 contributions
Singapore, Singapore
Mar 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

For five bucks a night at a dorm with shared bathroom, it's a steal for Costa Rica, especially since this spot is new and well maintained. Beds are comfortable with fluffy pillows, has a communal kitchen with coffee and three computers next to the information counter where you can book tours and buses. more

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4 of 5 stars
serval_girl   13 contributions
Arusha
Mar 7, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

This is a great little hostel. I arrived via shuttle and was "accosted" by this super energetic guy who greeted me the second I got out of the van. I actually thought he was a "flycatcher" which is a random street guy who tries to drum up business for places. Well he wasn't-and when I hesitated to follow him he... more

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4 of 5 stars
clio444   17 contributions
California
Dec 2, 2008

It's not that easy to get to Santa Elena. We had to wait hours at the San Jose bus station. Then, it took over five hours on the bus. When we got to Santa Elena, it was cold, rainy, and windy. Fortunately, this hostel is right across from the bus station. It's in a great location in Santa Elena. You... more

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2 of 5 stars
blessed16   19 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Aug 20, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
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Price: $9/person with private bath (inclusive of taxes) Location: In the city centre about a block away from Pension Santa Elena and across the street from the Sky Trek/Sky Tram office When our bus arrived in Santa Elena after a 6 hr. ride from San Jose, several people handed us pamphlets to their hotels. We didn’t bother to grab any... more

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5 of 5 stars
chufraknaux   1 contribution
cancun quintana roo
Sep 4, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Yege en ahutobus a santa Elena monteverde varias personas ofrecian los distitos opsiones de hospedaje pero estaba yobiendo mucho tome... more

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Santa Elena Main Street | Monteverde, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Costa Rica