Hostels in Costa Rica

Dream Surf House Santa Teresa, a guesthouse in Playa Hermosa, offers direct beach access and is located 2.25 km from Santa Teresa Beach and Manzanillo Beach.
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom property features a garden, restaurant, parking, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and includes a la carte breakfast; airport shuttle service is available at an extra cost.

Hostel La Suerte is located in Monteverde, Costa Rica, a 3.4 kilometre walk from the town centre and 3.4 kilometres from Sky Adventures Monteverde. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The hostel has a shared lounge with yoga mats, a garden with hammocks and a balcony offering distant sea views. It also boasts a well-equipped kitchen, air conditioning, parking, room service and a concierge.

La Muñequita Lodge 2 is situated in Palmar Sur, just 1 kilometre from the airport and a short distance from hiking and cycling trails, making it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area. The hostel has consistently received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
This accommodation offers a comfortable space for up to 4 guests, with a floor area of 80 square metres and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free bikes, allowing them to relax and explore the local area at their leisure.

Jaguarundi Lodge is a 10-minute drive from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and offers stunning jungle views from its rooms. The lodge has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, with an excellent location rating.
The lodge has private bathrooms in each room and a balcony with views of the rainforest. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, spa, garden, and free parking, as well as a kitchen with a fridge and free Wi-Fi.

Luz En El Cielo Eco-B&B/Hostel is situated in Montezuma, just 13 kilometres from Santa Teresa and 48 kilometres from Jacó.
This family-friendly guest house offers a swimming pool, terrace, garden, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property, as well as a car rental service for exploring the surrounding area.

Casa Jade is a short walk from Colorada and a 1.5-mile drive from Cocalito Beach, making it a convenient base for exploring Drake Bay. The hostel has received very good ratings for its cleanliness and user experience, and the location is considered excellent.
This family-friendly guesthouse offers a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, air conditioning, and a terrace and garden. Guests can enjoy free parking, free Wi-Fi, and comfortable rooms with bed linen and towels.

Rio Danta Hostel is located in Fortuna, Alajuela, within easy reach of La Fortuna Waterfall and Kalambu Hot Springs, offering a tranquil setting away from the town centre. The hostel receives very good ratings for its cleanliness, location and overall experience.
The hostel has one bedroom and one bathroom, covering 90 square metres, and includes a shared kitchen, a lounge, a terrace, a garden, a spa, a restaurant, a fitness centre and parking. It also offers room service, airport shuttle service, free Wi-Fi, and day trip opportunities to nearby attractions.

The Cafecito Surfhouse is located in Santa Teresa, a short walk from Santa Teresa Beach and under 1.6km from Carmen Beach.
This 10-square-metre Santa Teresa Beach guesthouse offers a single bedroom, one bathroom, air conditioning, a shared kitchen with a fridge, free Wi-Fi, and parking, plus a terrace.

Cabinas Tortuguero is situated in the heart of Tortuguero, just a short walk from the entrance of the National Park, making it a perfect base for exploring the rainforest and its wildlife. The hotel has a very good user rating and an excellent location rating, with guests praising its cleanliness.
The cabins offer a tranquil garden setting, with a relaxing terrace featuring hammocks and direct access from many rooms. The hotel also provides free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and organised activities like canopy tours, hiking, and seasonal turtle releases.

ICO Living Hostel in Santa Teresa Beach offers a prime location, a 3-minute walk from the beach, 2.1km from Carmen Beach, and 15.1km from Montezuma Waterfall.
This guesthouse features a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, private parking, and some rooms offer terraces with garden views; an airport shuttle is available.

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.

Pachamama Tropical Garden Lodge, a hostel in Carmen, is a 10-minute walk from Mar Azul and 12.5 kilometres from Montezuma Waterfall.
This lodge offers complimentary airport transfers, bicycle hire, on-site yoga classes, and barbecue facilities, with select units featuring fully equipped kitchens.

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.

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.

Aura Living, a guest house in La Garita, is located 12.7 kilometres from Parque Viva and 15.1 kilometres from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, with Poas National Park 32.2 kilometres away.
This accommodation offers free Wi-Fi, private parking, a garden, and a shared kitchen, and is pet and family-friendly, with concierge services available.

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.