Hostels in Costa Rica

Casa De Lis Hotel & Tourist Info Centre is located just outside the bustling town centre of Turrialba, a short distance from the CATIE research centre, offering a peaceful retreat while still being within easy reach of local attractions. The hostel has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The hostel is laid out with a shared lounge, a spacious garden, and a terrace, perfect for relaxing and socialising. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including bike rentals, a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and a barbecue area for enjoying meals under the stars.

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José, is located in Alajuela, Costa Rica, approximately 3 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport, 3 km from the Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, and 7.6 km from Parque Viva.
This 15-square-metre guesthouse offers a single bedroom, one bathroom, a shared kitchen with fridge and microwave, air conditioning, a terrace, garden, and parking; plus, it provides room service, a paid airport shuttle, and organises tours.

Hostel Tortuguero 7BackPackers is located in Tortuguero, just under 800 metres from the entrance of Tortuguero National Park, making it ideal for exploring the rainforest and its wildlife. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, as well as an excellent location rating.
The hostel features a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, a garden, and a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a coffee machine in each room, and shared bathrooms.

Life For Life Hostel Drake Bay, Home Of Sea Turtle Marine Conservation Project, is situated on the Osa Peninsula, a 17.7km drive from Drake Bay Airport and a short walk from Rincon Beach and San Josecito Beach.
This family-friendly guesthouse offers a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant and bar, organised activities including hiking and snorkelling, and accommodates guests in one bedroom with one bathroom.

Point Break Santa Teresa, in Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica, is located 1.6km from Carmen Beach and 19km from Tambor Airport.
This family-friendly guesthouse offers family rooms, a shared kitchen, BBQ facilities, a terrace, and a fitness centre, with bike rentals available nearby.

Cascada Verde Hostel in Uvita is located a 20-minute walk uphill from the town centre, a 0.8 km walk from the Cascada Verde waterfall, and a 1.6 km drive from Marino Ballena National Park and Whale Tail Beach.
This family-friendly guesthouse offers a private room with one bathroom, a communal kitchen with fridge and freezer, a terrace, garden, spa, restaurant, fitness centre, parking, and free Wi-Fi; guests can enjoy rainforest and ocean views from their treehouse-style accommodation.

Hostel Plinio is located in Manuel Antonio, just a short distance from the town of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park, making it an ideal base for exploring this beautiful region. The hostel enjoys very good ratings for its cleanliness, location and overall experience.
The hostel offers a range of accommodation options, including private rooms and dormitories. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, a shared kitchen, a fitness centre, a garden and a terrace.

Corcovado Adventures is a hostel located in Drake Bay, situated a 1.1 kilometre walk from Las Caletas Beach and 1.1 kilometres from Cocalito Beach.
The hostel offers a range of amenities including a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

Hostel Dodero in Liberia, Guanacaste, is conveniently located a 16-minute walk from Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium and 11 kilometres from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom guesthouse offers guests free Wi-Fi, a garden, terrace, parking, airport transfers, and bicycle rental, along with on-site darts and proximity to cycling routes.

Hostal y Cabinas Anita, located just 20 miles from Universidad EARTH and 24 miles from Ebal Rodriguez Stadium in Siquirres, offers a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the area. The accommodation enjoys excellent user ratings for its cleanliness and location, making it a popular choice for travellers.
This family-friendly guesthouse features a shared lounge for socialising, a tranquil garden, and a bar for evening drinks. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast, take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and parking, and choose from a range of activities including whitewater rafting on the nearby Pacuare River.

Somos hostel in Santa Teresa Beach is a two-minute walk from the beach, 2.4 kilometres from Carmen Beach, and 16 kilometres from Montezuma Waterfall.
This guesthouse boasts a swimming pool, spa, and fitness centre, alongside a shared kitchen with fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, all within a 1 square metre footprint and featuring one bedroom.

Abacaxi Hostel offers beachfront accommodation in Santa Teresa Beach, situated just steps from the shore and 15 kilometres from Montezuma Waterfall, with Tortuga Island located 40 kilometres away.
This property provides 55 square metres of space, accommodating up to 29 guests with one bedroom and one bathroom, featuring air conditioning, free WiFi, and a garden, with some rooms boasting a private balcony.

Alpha Arenal is a hostel situated in Fortuna, just 3.5 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall and 2.9 miles from Kalambu Hot Springs, offering a convenient base to explore the area's natural wonders. It has received very good user ratings for its cleanliness and a fantastic location rating, making it a popular choice for travellers.
Alpha Arenal features a single bedroom and bathroom, perfect for solo travellers or couples. Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, and shared lounge, along with amenities like free parking, a coffee machine in every room, and free Wi-Fi. There's also a kitchen equipped with a fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, along with a table tennis table for some entertainment.

Mango Coliving Uvita is conveniently located in Uvita, Costa Rica, 12.2 kilometres from the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 27.4 kilometres from Nauyaca Waterfalls.
This 20-square-metre guesthouse offers one bedroom, one bathroom, and sleeps two guests, featuring a private kitchen with a fridge and microwave, air conditioning, a swimming pool, and free Wi-Fi.

Aptos Casa Caribe apartments in Puerto Limón are situated 1.8km from Bonita Beach and 2.7km from Los Baños Beach, conveniently located 5km from Limón International Airport.
These self-catering apartments offer free parking, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a balcony; some units include a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and a washing machine, with daily breakfast options available.

Las Carmelas, near Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela, is conveniently located 3km from both the airport and Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, and 30km from Poás Volcano National Park.
This excellent-rated guesthouse offers a shared kitchen with fridge and microwave, a terrace, garden, parking, 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, and serves a vegetarian breakfast; on-site tour organisation is also available.