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Shipwrecked Hostel

Uvita

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

B
Bridget
From
Canada
Convenient location to the bus station, the beach, and the waterfall. The facilities were great! There were many comfortable places to relax, the kitchen was well stocked, the dorm room had aircon in the evenings, the workstay volunteers were awesome. All in all, we had a great time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

ICO Living Hostel

Santa Teresa Beach

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.

A
Alex
From
United States
The location is central to everything you need and right across the street from the beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 952 reviews
Price from
$28.28
1 night, 2 adults

Bolita Trails and Lodging

Dos Brazos

Located in Dos Brazos, Bolita Trails and Lodging features a garden and a bar. The hostel provides both free WiFi and free private parking. At the hostel every room comes with bed linen and towels.

M
Margaret
From
United States
This is a true gem. One of the last of its kind. A beautiful, affordable, tropical mountain retreat in the rainforest with more trails than we could hike in the extent of our stay. The owners were amazingly accommodating and great at communication. The communal cooking facilities were excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Senda Adults Only Hostel

Manuel Antonio

Located in Manuel Antonio, a 17-minute walk from La Macha Beach, Senda Adults Only Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults

Mango Coliving Rooms for Digital Nomads

Uvita

Located in Uvita, 7.6 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Mango Coliving Rooms for Digital Nomads provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

G
Glo
From
Costa Rica
This place is in an incredible location. Right by, the main road, but away from the noise. It's amazing that they have a co-working space in the center, as well as hot water and A/C, and laundry facilities. They communicate so quickly and very efficiently. They are very kind. It has been a great place to ground and land as I prepare to work on my documentary at Envision Festival.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
$20.70
1 night, 2 adults

La Muñequita Lodge 2 - culture & nature experience

Palmar Sur

Located in Palmar Sur, La Muñequita Lodge 2 - culture & nature experience features free bikes, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. The property provides evening entertainment and a tour desk.

J
Juan Felipe
From
United States
This is a beautiful place to have a great experience. please don hesitate to spend some nights here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Cattleya - Monteverde, Costa Rica

Santa Elena, Monteverde Costa Rica

Located in Monteverde, Costa Rica, Featuring a garden and a terrace.The property is located 2.1 mi from Sky Adventures Monteverde and 3.1 mi from Selvatura Adventure Park.

E
Ellie
From
United States
Comfortable, spacious room within walking distance of the main town. The kitchen faciltiies are good (which is very handy in Costa Rica because the cost of eating out is quite expensive) Jonathan on the front desk was awesome, and helped us to book onto all the tours we were interested in doing. We did the Zip Line across the cloud forest and went to a sloth sanctuary. For the price was paid to stay here, and all the brilliant things you can do in Monteverde, this was a steal!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,891 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Plinio

Manuel Antonio

Located in Manuel Antonio, on the way to the beach (0.9 mi from the town of Quepos). Hostel Plinio offers an outdoor pool, shared kitchen, lounge areas, game room, restaurant and free WiFi.

S
SilviaC88
From
Italy
Very friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Absolutely recommended if you want to get some real Costa Rica vibes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Cascada Verde Eco Lodge & Hostel

Uvita

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

K
Karin
The atmosphere is amazing, having the jungle all around you. The views, the animals, and place itself how it interacts with the soroundings, with the hamaks and eating area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
Price from
$36
1 night, 2 adults

Casa bohio surf

Jacó

Casa bohio surf features a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Jacó.

A
Alessandro
From
Poland
Near the beach, bars, supermarkets, bus stops to quepos/san jose on short walk distance. Young, superchill, friendly and super helpful host, got hints and he accepted me also to early check-in without issues. Well equipped kitchen. Sockets near the bed. Probably i was lucky, but had great room mates, respectful, trying to not make noise, and bringing good humour, this is an important aspect that basically change the experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 952 reviews
ICO Living is a tasteful, small Hostel, that creates a very homey and safe atmosphere. The Hostel is cleaned everyday and at the most perfect location in Santa Teresa (very close to the beach and everything you might need). Traveling by myself, my stay at ICO Living was especially impacted by the wonderful people that work there. Being welcomed and included with open arms and care made my stay very memorable and if you plan on going to Santa Teresa, I can wholeheartedly recommend ICO Living. 🧡
Guest review byJohanna
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,891 reviews
Everything was awsome, best hostel been in while,kitchen top nots with spices oil coffe free, ladies reception are off chart, so nice and smilly,new place ,shower hot
Guest review byAndre
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
-Spacious, clean room with nice hammock outside -Cheap stay in santa teresa when the area is very expensive -Location is ideal to get around
Guest review byLucy
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 693 reviews
The ‘beach house’ is definitely something you wouldn’t typically find in a hostel and has possibly one of the best locations in Santa Teresa. Highly recommended to get assigned a room there as it feels more like an independent ‘airbnb’ and one of my best hostel experiences ever
Guest review byLoris
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 628 reviews
Everyone at the hostel was incredible - the owner, Brian, as well as the friendly volunteers and staff. There were great food promos each day, generous happy hour times and prices, and the AC at night was an absolute lifesaver. I felt extremely safe at this hostel as both a young woman and a foreigner, and my friends and I were very sad to leave. A couple of us are even considering going back to work there!!
Guest review byMadeleine
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 663 reviews
Hostel is in a great location. It has two big communal kitchens and a great hang out space for guests.
Guest review byAndrea
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews
One of the best hostels I've stayed at here in Costa Rica. Super friendly and helpful staff, the breakfast was delightful, spacious dorman and great facilities. The pool and common area are definitely a huge plus!
Guest review byKristina
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $36.16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Perfect hostel, safe, clean, relaxed, good people, owner always willing to help out. Be prepared, the hostel dog is awesome.
Guest review byMark
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $45.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Its basic but all i but all I needed was a safe space to sleep and wash. The staff were lovely and the place is in a great location.
Guest review byJackie
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews
Hostel staff was very helpful in organising tours and recommending things to do around the city.the hostel is cheap but you get what you pay for.
Guest review byMarcin
Group