Hostels in Costa Rica

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Most-visited cities for hostels

San José

17 hostels

Jacó

6 hostels

Fortuna

12 hostels

Puerto Viejo

13 hostels

Tamarindo

9 hostels

Alajuela

5 hostels

Quepos

3 hostels

Sámara

6 hostels

Tortuguero

6 hostels

Uvita

6 hostels

Liberia

4 hostels

Cahuita

5 hostels

Most popular regions for hostels

The 10 Best Hostels in Costa Rica

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,126 reviews

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 2-minute walk from Negra Beach, Pagalù Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,256 reviews

Just a 5-minute walk from Uvita's beautiful waterfall, Cascada Verde Eco Lodge & Hostel offers stunning rainforest and ocean views.

From $36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is located in San José, 3.7 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 4.6 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica.

From $32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Located in Fortuna, 3.1 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Sky Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 570 reviews

Located in Liberia and with Parque Nacional Santa Rosa reachable within 24 miles, Hostel El Pretal has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

From $44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews

Located in Alajuela and with Poas National Park reachable within 20 miles, Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi...

From $32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

Located in Uvita, 1.8 miles from Uvita Beach, Shipwrecked Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From $45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 752 reviews

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 6-minute walk from Negra Beach, La Tribu Boutique Hostel for Women has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

From $66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 947 reviews

Located in Santa Teresa Beach, a 3-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach, ICO Living Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From $30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

Located in Pavones, a 5-minute walk from Playa Pavones, Hostel Esperanza provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From $63 per night

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