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Pagalu Hostel

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#1 of 28 hostels in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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Welcome to this nice cozy hostel. Choose between Dorms, Singles and Doubles in in a good central part of town. The bus station, supermarket, restaurants and bars are within two blocks from the hostel as is the beach! Enjoy free internet, free coffee & tee, hot showers, nice common areas and great beds. Lockers are included with the dorms! Discover the Caribbean side of Costa Rica with us!
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Free parking
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Maria Carolina wrote a review Aug 2022
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Worst staff ever. Rude, impolite owner. We were kicked out of the hostel while just changing our flipflops to sneakers and we were also accused of stealing. Never in my life have passed through such an humiliating situation
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Tamar D wrote a review Nov 2021
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If I was asked to design a hostel, this is what I would come up with. Good sized dorm rooms with plenty of space to keep private belongings, plenty of public spaces and an open inviting kitchen. Very clean and the staff, especially Rainer, was very helpful. The location is perfect. Would have loved to stay longer, unfortunately they were fully booked. Recommend booking in advance and for longer than you think you'd want to stay because you'll definitely want to extend!
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Laura wrote a review Oct 2021
Padua, Italy95 contributions41 helpful votes
This is absolutely one of the most amazing hostel where I been (more than 100 I think xD), is super cute and colourful with many chilled spots like hammock and sofas, there’s a big kitchen very well equipped and the owners are super nice and friendly. I extended my stay in Puerto Viejo basically for this place and I hope to come back!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Kezia wrote a review Jul 2021
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II visited two times, and I really enjoyed my stay both times! The hostel has a great location, I really like the buildings, and the kitchen is very clean and inviting. It's a chill social hostel with a great vibe, but it's nice and quiet at night too. Oh and the staff is super sweet and friendly. Muchas gracias por todo :) When I come back to PV, I'm staying at Pagalu again.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Luca wrote a review Mar 2021
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Everything is clean and the staff is very friendly! The kitchen is good equipped and the hostel is at a good location in Puerto Viejo. The atmosphere in hostel was great and the price for the accommondation very fair!!
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Aurélie D wrote a review Mar 2021
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This is the first time i ever live this kind of experience in an hostel. It is a very clean hostel for sure but there is definitely something wrong with the owners. When i got to check in, the owner was staring at me like there is something wrong, making me feel very uncomfortable but i passed for no reasons. Gave me the keys and left me on my own without explanation. The night , there were few people talking in the corridor and the wife asked them in a violent way to shut up and asked my friend and I the same even if we were quiet, very agressiv. There are some ways to talk to people especially in an hostel when it s supposed to be a very friendly environment. Two days after i came to visit my friend in the kitchen just few minutes, the owner asked what s my room number is , and i said : i don t have any room , just to visit. ( visits are allowed up to 7, it was 6 pm) , he asked me in a violent way to leave and i didnt asked any questions, wanted to grab my bag and leave but he got mental, started to scream. No wonder if no one is talking to each other in this hostel. Not a beach hostel with friendliness at all, very cold atmosphere and irrespectful owner.
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Cole Johanson wrote a review Feb 2021
Portland, Oregon7 contributions3 helpful votes
The best hostel in Puerto Viejo without a doubt!! A short walk to the center of town. Very clean and well kept. The open-air common area is fantastic with lots of furniture and a nice community kitchen. Raynor and the rest of the staff are very accommodating and bring lots of good energy. The rooms are nice and the personal fans attached to the beds are a great touch to keep you cool. Bathrooms and showers are great. And all of this for only $13 per night! We met lots of great people here as well, and the vibe is festive on weekend nights. Would highly recommend!!
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Naïs M wrote a review Feb 2021
Montreal, Canada8 contributions4 helpful votes
We had a great time at Pagalu my boyfriend and I. We were so impressed by how flexible and welcoming the personnel was. The room was very clean as well as the common areas. It’s a perfect place if you are visiting for a couple of days and looking for positive and peaceful vibes. Pura Vida y gracias a todos!
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Flitz8-A foodie travels wrote a review Jan 2021
Amsterdam, The Netherlands3010 contributions463 helpful votes
Great hostel, well equipped and clean kitchen, good common area, would recommend, staff friendly, close to restaurants and the sea, bus station in walking distance to here, grocery around corner from here
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Olivier_NLH wrote a review Jan 2021
Mauritius51 contributions35 helpful votes
We were supposed to stay 12 days at Pagalù and ended up staying almost 4 weeks. Pagalú is by far one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. The new owners, Cynthia and Hugo, are superbe hosts. Pure kindness, always helpful and doing their best to ensure the most enjoyable stay. Cynthia's smile and contagious peaceful vibe, and Hugo's sense of humour add a great energy to the hostel. Pagalú is a small hostel in two buildings separated with a beautiful tropical garden. The spacious 6 bed dorm actually has 5 comfortable beds with individual reading light, fan, plug and shelf. The individual lockers are big and very useful to stow all our belongings. The shared bathrooms are constantly cleaned up and restocked all day, with a decent ratio per guest. We have never had to wait long to use the bathroom in 4 weeks. The common space is really spacious and welcoming. The kitchen is so amazing and so well equipped that it was quite attractive to cook. We made sumptuous dinner nights with other backpackers. Tea, coffee and potable water provided, as well as basic ingredients for cooking. Pagalú is very well located. Mega Super is across the street. The better Old Harbour Supermarket is a few minutes away. Everything is nearby: restaurants, sodas, bars, street food stalls, pharmacy, clinic, shops, surf shops, beaches... etc. We felt in love with Puerto Viejo. We made so many new Ticos and international friends with whom we created unforgettable memories. Pagalu Hostel certainly played a significant role in our whole experience in Puerto Viejo. Cynthia and Hugo, we will be back!!!
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Date of stay: January 2021
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PRICE RANGE
€16 - €40 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of LimonPuerto Viejo de Talamanca
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pagalu Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Pagalu Hostel?
Nearby attractions include La Feria Legendaria de Playa Chiquita (0.10 km), Playa Puerto Viejo (0.3 km), and Choco (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Pagalu Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and baggage storage.
Is parking available at Pagalu Hostel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Pagalu Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cafe Rico, Port Vell, and Como en mi Casa Art Cafe.
Is Pagalu Hostel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.08 km away from the centre of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.