Hostels in Costa Rica

Toucan Hostel is conveniently located in Alajuela City, just a short distance from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and Juan Santamaría International Airport. The hostel enjoys a very good rating for location, cleanliness, and overall user experience.
The hostel features a shared kitchen, perfect for budget-conscious travellers, and offers amenities like free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and parking. Guests can also enjoy easy access to nearby attractions such as Poas National Park, Parque Viva, and Parque Diversiones.

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.

The Tucan Hotel is conveniently located in central Uvita, a short drive from Marino Ballena National Park and within walking distance of the Uvita waterfall. This 3-star hotel boasts very good user ratings for both its location and cleanliness.
The hotel offers a range of room types, all with private bathrooms and many featuring air conditioning. Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, relax at the bar, or book local excursions through the hotel's tour desk.

Hotel Sierra Arenal is located 3.5 kilometres from the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, a short drive from the town centre of La Fortuna, offering easy access to the area's attractions. The hotel enjoys very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The hotel features a range of amenities including a swimming pool, a spa and a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy the tropical gardens, furnished balconies, free Wi-Fi and cable TV, private bathrooms, free daily breakfast, a tour desk and free parking.

Victoria House hostel in San Isidro de El General is located 39km from Cerro de la Muerte and 21km from Nauyaca Waterfalls.
This family-friendly guesthouse offers en-suite rooms with mountain views, a shared kitchen, jacuzzi, and free Wi-Fi and parking, plus a tour desk to assist with exploring local attractions.

Ester's Place is a hostel located in Escazú, just 4 kilometres from San José and 10 kilometres from Alajuela, offering a convenient base for exploring both cities. The hostel has received excellent ratings for its cleanliness, location, and overall experience.
The hostel features a shared kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals, and a tranquil garden and terrace, providing a peaceful escape. Ester's Place also offers a range of amenities including air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, room service, and parking.

Aduana House, a hostel in Santa Teresa Beach, is located a 5-minute walk from the shore and 14.8 kilometres from Montezuma Waterfall.
This accommodation offers complimentary private parking, free high-speed WiFi, a shared kitchen, a tour desk, and on-site bicycle and car rental services, with a 24-hour front desk and daily room service available.

Casa Encantada, in Manuel Antonio, offers the 'Casa Encantada Offers You Two-bedroom House, 1 Tiny Apartment & 3 Double Rooms' option, situated approximately 2.9km from Manuel Antonio National Park and 2.9km from La Macha Beach.
This guesthouse provides various room types, including a two-bedroom house, a small apartment, and three double rooms, accommodating different group sizes; features include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden, parking, and some rooms offer kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves.

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.

Villas Jacquelina is a family-friendly hostel located in Quepos, just 1 kilometre from the town centre and 6 kilometres from the beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. The hostel offers a range of amenities including a swimming pool, a shared kitchen, and a fitness centre, as well as a variety of adventure tours that can be arranged on site.

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.

Stray Cat Hostel is located in San José, close to La Sabana Metropolitan Park and the National Stadium, making it easy to explore the city's attractions. It has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, with a good location rating.
The hostel has a garden and a terrace, perfect for relaxing. Guests can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. There is also a 24-hour front desk, room service, and an airport shuttle service available for a fee.