Hostel Paco house — Hotel in Monteverde

A friend and I were travelling during COVID and stopped to talk to Mario and Zadi at the Paco House to ask what was open around town. We ended up staying there the entire time we were in Monteverde (4 nights). They made us feel at home, they went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable which was so important for us while far from home and nearly 0 other tourists. They fed us well and we got lots of Spanish practice. Mario showed us around by taking us on a couple of hikes.

I would recommend this family to anybody! The local family experience was special. Mario and Zadi were such nice people and the memory will be...

We got to Monteverde after a 5 hour car ride from Brasilito only to find that the original hostel we booked had a plumbing issue and no longer had a room for us! Luckily, Hostel Paco House welcomed us with open arms, even last minute. They kept are belongings safe while we went and grabbed some dinner and there was always someone available to let us in, even after hours. In the morning, they cooked us a complimentary breakfast with the freshest fruit and most delicious coffee. Close to...

For the money, this is a great cheap stay. Especially with the included tasty breakfast - this was "tinto" (rice, beans and scrambled egg) both days that we stayed. The hosts are very welcoming and we had fun trying to converse with our very limited Spanish. Rooms are basic (as is expected given the cost), and the hostel is on a quite busy road. So expect vehicle noise. It's just a few minutes walk down the hill into town for bars, restaurants and supermarkets. Lots of places to book...