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Featured Hostels in Costa Rica

Socialtel Jaco

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (237)
"Staff is tremendous! Place is super convenient! "
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Socialtel Jaco

Socialtel La Fortuna

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (191)
"Great hostel."
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Socialtel La Fortuna

Socialtel San Jose

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (180)
"I stayed at Selina/Socialtel San Jose for about a week until the 28th of January 2025 and my Spirit Animal for the stay was a Sloth because I did mostly nothing in the morning, then took a rest in the afternoon. One might not think this a feasible feat in a city such as San Jose. But, I accepted the challenge and made good on it. Mae, aquí pulseándola! I've stayed here at this property many times since my first time in 2019 or 2020. And, the staff has always been welcoming. It was fun to hang...
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Socialtel San Jose

Socialtel Monteverde

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (134)
"Loved this place. Room with bath was very nice. The grounds were beautiful. The location is perfect to visit Monteverde Park and is directly across from the Park headquarters. The restaurant was outstanding. Everything was great!"
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Socialtel Monteverde

Hostel La Choza Inn

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (191)
"The place was great. Easy to get into. No hassle. Doing the QR code for wifi is great too."
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hostel La Choza Inn

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (260)
"So chill and beatifull"
The price is €21
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (162)
"Had a private room that was surprisingly large was very close to airport perfect hostel to kill 24 hours before a flight."
The price is €39
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Slumber Party Tamarindo

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (130)
"Music played nearby on the beach until 3 am!!! Nearly impossible to sleep "
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Slumber Party Tamarindo

Poshtel Arenal

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (180)
"Great location and service!"
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Poshtel Arenal

The Nomadic Hotel

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (87)
"It is a lovely property and the staff are very friendly but it is a bit shy on basic amenities such as a small fridge in the room and ice machine. "
The price is €470
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
The Nomadic Hotel

Téva Eco Retreat - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (75)
"Nice stay, loads of good restaurants and bars within walking distance. Clean and friendly."
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Téva Eco Retreat - Hostel

Lolas

1.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30)
"So much more to Lolas than you would think. Great accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen and beautiful interior decoration"
The price is €35
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Lolas

Socialtel Nosara

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (76)
"Very relaxed and comfortable "
The price is €183
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Socialtel Nosara

La Botella de Leche - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (60)
"Great area!!"
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
La Botella de Leche - Hostel

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (43)
"Great hostel to stay at. "
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

Toucan Hostel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12)
"Ideal place to spend the night, before an early flight or arriving on a late flight. The place is relatively inexpensive and it was clean. I would stay there again. However, it is a shared bathroom, so some travelers may not like that."
The price is €43
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Toucan Hostel

Socialtel Santa Teresa

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (48)
"It was a beautiful property! Like a treehouse tucked away in the jungle, but right on the main strip 5 mins across the street from playa Carmen. Close to great cafes, restaurants, and convenience stores. Our check in process went smoothly and the private family room was perfect, except that we noticed quite quickly the AC wasn’t working on the 2nd level in the bedrooms. The staff were so kind and quick to work hard and fix it by the time we went got back for dinner. 10/10 customer service. Would...
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Socialtel Santa Teresa

Believe Surf & Yoga Lodge Santa Teresa - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (10)
"Great!"
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Believe Surf & Yoga Lodge Santa Teresa - Hostel

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
"Great hostel. Far away from downtown. But downtown isnt that nice. Can uber there. They have tour pamphlet there if you like. Have a QR cide with local things to do around. Enjoy the quietness too."
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Burnt Toast Surf Camp - Hostel

1.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (11)
"If you want the best accommodation in Costa Rica then stay here. They were so friendly and kind. And the place itself was paradise in the trees. We loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Don’t hesitate to stay here because they are wonderful people providing a wonderful stay. "
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Burnt Toast Surf Camp - Hostel
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