Hotels in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

La Fortuna does not currently have an extensive public transport system. The town is small and walkable, but you’ll need a set of wheels to get to attractions in the surrounding area. There are plenty of public transport options for getting into and out of La Fortuna, but within the town the buses are infrequent. The bus leaves twice a day from the La Fortuna bus station near the central park and goes around Lake Arenal. It stops at many points of interest along the way. The bus is also fairly cheap. If the bus isn’t for you, then opt for a rental car. For easy access to the public bus, though, choose hotels downtown like Secreto La Fortuna.

First-time visitors will want to stay close to the attractions and enjoy a hot spring or two. Stay at a resort with its own hot springs near the national park, like Arenal Springs Resort. Business travelers may want to stay in more upscale resorts with access to amenities, like the Springs Resort & Spa. Couples looking for a romantic getaway with some privacy will want to check out secluded places near the park. A good option is the adults-only Nayara Springs. Budget travelers, on the contrary, will want to stay downtown near the bus station in places like Hotel La Cascada.

La Fortuna is home to many hot springs, like Baldi and Los Lagos. Both Baldi and Los Lagos are located a bit north of the downtown area. There are also hot springs closer to the city center, like Kalambu. If you want access to upscale springs, like Baldi and Los Lagos, choose hotels in La Fortuna like the Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal. Another popular attraction is the La Fortuna Waterfall, located a few miles southwest of the town. If you want easy access to this waterfall and also the Arenal Volcano National Park, choose La Fortuna hotels like Greenlagoon Wellbeing Resort. The Ecoglide Arenal Park is also in La Fortuna located to the northwest. A haven for canyoning, ziplining and lots of other adventures, there’s tons of fun to be had. Choose cheap hotels in La Fortuna close to this like Selina La Fortuna.

La Fortuna is a tourist hotspot, so there’s no shortage of bars and restaurants. If you’re looking for upscale dining, check out hotels and resorts between the city center and the national park. Book hotels in La Fortuna like the Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort or Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa. If you’re looking for more authentic local cuisine, check out the "sodas" near the city center. They serve cheap and delicious Costa Rican specialties. You’ll also find tons of international cuisine downtown, from pizza to Peruvian food. Find cheap hotels in La Fortuna downtown like the Wood House Hostel. The nightlife is mostly located either in the downtown area, which boasts several bars and pubs. You’ll also find upscale cocktail bars and nightclubs at resorts close to the national park.

One of the biggest annual festivals held in La Fortuna is Fiestas Civicas de La Fortuna. This festival lasts for two weeks and features bullfights, street food, arts and crafts stands and carnival rides. This is held every February in the downtown area, so it’s easily accessible by public transport. The Independence Day of Costa Rica is celebrated on September 15th, and the festivities in La Fortuna are worth attending. They include a traditional La Antorcha or Passing of the Torch and the Lantern Festival on the 14th. Then, on the 15th, you can find live bands and parades throughout the city center. If you want to be close to events and activities, book hotels in La Fortuna downtown, like Hotel Las Colinas.

When visiting La Fortuna the average booking length is 1 night.

Hotels in La Fortuna show a range of prices for their rooms. These are determined by factors such as availability, locale and amenities. On average, rooms will be around $503 per night.

Room prices for hotels in La Fortuna can be as much as 37% lower in the month of October. So this is a great time to book and save money.

The cost of a La Fortuna hotel room will vary for each day but generally Thursday works out the most economical, with Saturday proving the least economical.

$614 per person, per night, is on average, what you can expect to pay for luxury hotels in La Fortuna. To put this in perspective, $503 per person, per night is the average price of a hotel in La Fortuna, which is a price difference of around 20%% to stay at a luxury hotel.

Per person, per night, a hostel in La Fortuna (or a sub 2 star rated hotel) is priced at $56, on average. This price is $434 cheaper than your average La Fortuna hotel.

The city of La Fortuna has vacation rentals available as well as hotels if you’re looking for different accommodation options. At the moment, there are 654 vacation rentals in the city. We recommend booking Arenal Motmot Rooms for your stay, which is the most popular rental in La Fortuna. Search for deals on vacation rentals in La Fortuna.

La Fortuna has 35 hostels if you aren’t interested in staying at a hotel. Arenal Backpackers Resort is the most popular based on our user data. Compare hostels in La Fortuna.

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