Hostels in Costa Rica

Students, international students, interns, backpackers, roommates and digital nomads can book cheap dorms and safe private rooms in downtown Costa Rica, close to boarding schools, high schools, colleges, halls of residence and universities, close to buses or train stations, airports or major attractions in Costa Rica.

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Hostels in Costa Rica

Students, international students, interns, backpackers, roommates and digital nomads can book cheap dorms and safe private rooms in downtown Costa Rica, close to boarding schools, high schools, colleges, halls of residence and universities, close to buses or train stations, airports or major attractions in Costa Rica.

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Top 3 cities with the most hostels

San José

6 properties available

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Costa Rica Backpackers Hostel 8.7

Dorms

Price for

US$11 per night

Fantastic 9.0

Amélie Colombeix

Great place to rest and spend a few nights

The hostel is really cool with an ultra cool and chill atmosphere. Everything is designed to have a good time, the swimming pool, the restaurant, the shared kitchen, the hammocks and others. I recommend !

Very good 7.7

AGNES FRICONNET

Perfect hostel for a transit in San José

Well organized hostel, efficient and attentive cleaning team, reception team ranging from moderately friendly to very friendly, very noisy until very late due to some (while the instruction is to be discreet from 10 p.m.), the "fog horn" of the train passing nearby from 4 a.m. can also be heard very well. the dishes served in the restaurant are excellent and otherwise the outdoor kitchen is well equipped. the swimming pool is pleasant except in the afternoons when they organize pool party and the music is blaring very loudly even though no one is participating.

Fantastic 10.0

Emilie Licher

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Capital Hostel de Ciudad 8.4

Dorms

Price for

US$22 per night

Great 8.7

Anna

Great San Jose Hostel

What a lovely hostel. The staff was very friendly and the decoration was beautiful.

Great 8.0

Jason

Very nice hostel in San Jose

This hostel is one of the nicest hostel in Costa Rica. Very nice dorms and private rooms.

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Nativus Art-hostel 9.6

Dorms

Price for

US$23 per night

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Santa Teresa Beach

121 properties available

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AKIH Pods Hostel

Dorms

Price for

US$11 per night

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Pura Vida Mini Hostel Santa Teresa 8.4

Dorms

Price for

US$15 per night

Great 8.0

Rico

Ideal for relaxing

The place is beautifully set in nature where everything is basically what you simply need without the luxury of a hotel. They have 2 well-equipped kitchens, the most affordable rate on surfing lessons, lots of communal spaces and a pool to hang out. With a few revamp this place have great potential.

Great 8.7

Laura

Relaxing outdoorsy hostel

Plenty of hammocks to use in the gardens while admiring the views of nature. They have a cozy mini pool the accommodation is pretty basic and standard but clean enough.

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Hostel Tuanis Surf Camp 8.4

Dorms

Price for

US$16 per night

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Akih Pods Hostel 8.4

Dorms

Price for

US$26 per night

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Fortuna

142 properties available

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Arenal Backpackers Resort Hostel 9.6

Dorms

Price for

US$24 per night

Fantastic 10.0

Heather Parsons

Beautiful!

Fantastic 10.0

Ralph Decker

Best Hostel I have ever stayed at... It is like a resort.

Fantastic 9.0

Customer review

The atmosphere.

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Argdivan Hostel 8.5

Dorms

Price for

US$15 per night

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Rio Danta 8.4

Dorms

Price for

US$18 per night

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Arenal Backpackers Resort 7.6

Dorms

Price for

US$27 per night

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Top 3 cities with the most hostels

San José

Latest reviews

Great place to rest and spend a few nights

Perfect hostel for a transit in San José

Latest reviews

Great San Jose Hostel

Very nice hostel in San Jose

Santa Teresa Beach

Latest reviews

Ideal for relaxing

Relaxing outdoorsy hostel

Fortuna

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Beautiful!

Best Hostel I have ever stayed at... It is like a resort.

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