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Shipwrecked Hostel

Uvita

Situated in Uvita, 3 km from Uvita Beach, Shipwrecked Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

C
Claudia
From
Canada
AMAZING hostel. Comfortable beds set up to give you your personal space with a curtain. The kitchen is fully equipped, deck was perfect to stretch, do some yoga, work, relax. Quiet hostel with different activities to do if you want. Well located right in front of a grocery store and about a 20minute walk from the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

ICO Living Hostel

Santa Teresa Beach

Set in Santa Teresa Beach, 300 metres from Santa Teresa Beach, ICO Living Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

J
Joy
From
Belgium
Huge dorms! Love it, also everyone was so lonely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 931 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Esperanza

Pavones

Located in Pavones, 500 metres from Playa Pavones, Hostel Esperanza provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

B
BenBW
From
United Kingdom
This place is perfect and we ended up extending for another week. Clean, modern, great atmosphere, great staff, modern kitchen with great facilities, great location, comfortable, surfboard rentals, can't fault this place. Daily cleaner who does a great job keeping the place clean. Charlie is very welcoming and hospitable and provides you with a beer to welcome you. He has a great volunteer in Lena who is very friendly and always willing to help you. Thank you Charlie and Lena for a perfect stay! Charlie you're doing a brilliant job here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$63.25
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.

I
Izabela
From
Poland
If you are looking for pure nature and you dont mini to sleep in rustic accomondation in the jungle, the place is for you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

ESO Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa Beach

Welcome to ESO Santa Teresa! 🌴 Located in the heart of Santa Teresa, ESO offers a unique mix of style, comfort, and community.

S
Severin
From
Switzerland
Super lovely staff, clean and comfortable rooms, a very nice pool, free yoga classes with super experienced teacher and it’s next to the sea. Just awesome!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$116.08
1 night, 2 adults

The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa Beach

Situated in Santa Teresa Beach, The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

X
Ximena
From
Argentina
My stay was absolutely amazing! The place is super clean and has everything you need for an epic vacation! You're just two blocks from the ocean and one block from the main street, perfect location. But what really makes this place special are the hosts, Lenin and Chelsea- they'll make you feel like part of the family! Thanks for an unforgettable experience!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$74.75
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 accommodation provides evening entertainment and a tour desk.

j
jeffrey
From
United States
the land the animals the people
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$71.10
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 3.3 km from Sky Adventures Monteverde and 5 km from Selvatura Adventure Park.

P
Piotr
From
Poland
Very helpfull host. Spacious room and the kitchen. General cleanness.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,869 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Plinio

Manuel Antonio

Located in Manuel Antonio, on the way to the beach (1.5 km from the town of Quepos). Hostel Plinio offers an outdoor pool, shared kitchen, lounge areas, game room, restaurant and free WiFi.

L
Lynn
From
Costa Rica
Staff went above and beyond to help us out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,392 reviews
Price from
US$36
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.

F
Federico
From
Italy
The location is absolutely stunning—completely immersed in nature, offering a peaceful and serene atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxing and disconnecting. The vibe is incredibly positive, and it’s clear the staff put a lot of effort into creating a welcoming environment. On top of that, the price is amazing, especially compared to other options in the area—it’s an incredible value for what you get. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable and affordable stay surrounded by nature
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,262 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$27.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,869 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 by
Andre
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$161.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 286 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 by
Lucy
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$139.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 768 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 by
Loris
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$90.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 600 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 by
Madeleine
Group
Avg. price/night: US$84.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 718 reviews
Hostel is in a great location. It has two big communal kitchens and a great hang out space for guests.
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Andrea
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$67.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,392 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 by
Kristina
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$39.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Perfect hostel, safe, clean, relaxed, good people, owner always willing to help out. Be prepared, the hostel dog is awesome.
Guest review by
Mark
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$71.47
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
- the hostel is very good located, just 5 minutes from the main surf spot - open kitchen which is really nice for cooking together and meet new people - supermarket is around the corner and various restaurants as well
Guest review by
Julian
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$45.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 265 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 by
Jackie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$33.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 560 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 by
Marcin
Group