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Situated in Uvita, 3 km from Uvita Beach, Shipwrecked Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Located around 13 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, the hostel is also 29 km away from Nauyaca Waterfalls. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available. All is new, very good beds, nice vibes, fantastic place for relaxing on the top, good kitchen, nice conversations, helpful owner, nice paintings on the wall, very clean room and bed, I can’t recommend it very well.

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9.1
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
US$16
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Montezuma Waterfal is 15 km from the hostel and Tortuga Island is 39 km away. The kitchen is well equipped and fun to us

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9.1
Superb
901 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Located in Pavones, 1.2 km from Playa Pavones, Hostel Esperanza provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Location, the staff is amazing

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9.3
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Located in Dos Brazos, Bolita Trails and Lodging features a garden and a bar. The hostel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dos Brazos, like hiking. I came as a guest and decided to stay as a volunteer. I sincerely enjoyed my time soaking in the nature and wildlife. There is so much hiking you can do, I recommend staying at least a few nights to enjoy it thoroughly. A special thanks to Ron the owner for his kindness and the other volunteers and guests for a beautiful experience. I look forward to coming again!

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9.5
Exceptional
277 reviews

Choose between our cozy dorms or private rooms, all designed with your comfort in mind. You’ll have access to a shared kitchen, chillout spaces, and opportunities to meet travelers from around the world. I loved the helpful reception, free activities like morning yoga and beach volleyball, and the amazing Soul restaurant. The beach was just a short walk away. Great atmosphere – highly recommend!

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9.3
Superb
263 reviews
Price from
US$15.47
per night

The units in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a shared bathroom, the rooms at The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa are fitted with air conditioning, and certain rooms are fitted with a seating area. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The Cafecito Surfhouse was a true “pura vida” experience! From the moment I arrived, Chelsie y Lenin welcomed me with the warm hospitality making me feel at home. The location is perfect, just steps away from snta Tere beach, where you can enjoy magical sunsets and the relaxing sound of the ocean. The vibe is calm and authentic, perfect for disconnecting and enjoying the “pura vida” lifestyle. Everything was very clean, and their sweet cat added an extra touch of charm

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9.9
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

Located in Pavones, 500 metres from Playa Pavones, Surf Shack Room #1 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a terrace. At Surf Shack Room #1 each room is fitted with air conditioning and a private bathroom. The location was fairly quiet as there wasn't much road traffic going by. There was AC and the shower had hot water, which my wife loved. The kitchen was an ample size and had everything we needed; even Tupperware to keep our extra food so we didn't leave it in the pans. The rooms didn't feel cramped and had shelf space to put our things. The beds we're comfy and the towels were soft. The covered common area outside the kitchen was a great place to eat and for my wife to work. We would stay here again.

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9.3
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

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.

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk and a balcony with a garden view. All units at La Muñequita Lodge 2 - culture & nature experience are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Perfect stay! Great location in the middle of nature. Nothing fancy, just connection to Costa Rica beautiful nature ! Comfy beds, everything you need, waking up with birds in the middle of the garden. Heyner’s family is so nice, his wife is cooking a great breakfast and dinner. They booked the mangrove trip which was amazing and we had horseback riding with Heyner. It was a great experience . We will definitely come back!!

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9.2
Superb
65 reviews
Price from
US$62.10
per night

All units at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. The rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with free toiletries. All rooms will provide guests with a toaster.

Monteverde Ecological Sanctuary is an 8-minute walk from Hostel Cattleya - Monteverde, Costa. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 67 km from the property. Perfect place,just perfect place.Staff is exceptional…

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8.8
Fabulous
1,883 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

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.

Dorms, private rooms with shared bathroom and family rooms at the Hostel have a balcony with ocean views. Amazing view from the top roof apartment. there was no glass in the bedroom window just a nest so you could hear all the birds singing all day long. it is also close to the road so the cars and motorbikes make a bit of noise while climbing up the hill. There is everything you need : pool , restaurant with bar and variety of food both traditional and universal at reasonable price. staff is very helpful and support on everything : tours , laundry etc. the whole building is arranged beautifully. breakfast is a choice of : traditional, granola with jogurth, pancakes , French toast. Wi-Fi works perfectly.

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8.1
Very good
1,453 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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