The Best Costa Rica Hostels from $21

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Our top choices for Costa Rica hostels

1. Viajero San José Hostel

Carmen

Kurt

$42 nightly

Aug 8 - Aug 9

Total with taxes and fees

2. Toucan Hostel

Rio Segundo

Matt

$30 nightly

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Total with taxes and fees

3. Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

La Fortuna

Nicolas

$36 nightly

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Total with taxes and fees

4. Socialtel La Fortuna

La Fortuna

Bonnie

5. Hostel La Choza Inn

La Fortuna

Roel angelo

6. Poshtel Arenal

La Fortuna

David

$47 nightly

Aug 7 - Aug 8

Total with taxes and fees

7. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Catedral

D'Arcy

$19 nightly

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total with taxes and fees

Rainbow Bass Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

8. Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara

La Fortuna

rianne

$283 nightly

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total with taxes and fees

9. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Carmen

Miriam

$38 nightly

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total with taxes and fees

10. Believe Surf & Yoga Lodge Santa Teresa - Hostel

Cóbano

Garrett

$40 nightly

Aug 6 - Aug 7

Total with taxes and fees

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

11. La Tribu Boutique Hostel for Women

Cahuita

Cecily

$21 nightly

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Total with taxes and fees

12. Socialtel Santa Teresa

Cóbano

Stiven

13. Gaudys Hotel

Merced

Deborah

$55 nightly

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Total with taxes and fees

14. Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

La Fortuna

Gary

15. Slumber Party Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Michelle

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

16. Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

Tamarindo

Andrea

$40 nightly

Aug 6 - Aug 7

Total with taxes and fees

17. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

San Pedro

Joseph

$22 nightly

Aug 6 - Aug 7

Total with taxes and fees

Standard Quadruple Room, Pool View | View from room

18. La Botella de Leche - Hostel

Tamarindo

Kenna

$42 nightly

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total with taxes and fees

19. Luca

Barrio Escalante

$18 nightly

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

20. Manakin Lodge

Monteverde

Sophia

$26 nightly

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Costa Rica Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"I like the resort it was nice to find in middle is city calm and beautiful resort with all the activities"

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"The Riu Guanacaste was beautiful! The grounds are well maintained and the location is stunning. The view from our balcony was incredible. We enjoyed the pools and the beach. Moises at the Filidelfia swim up bar was an outstanding bartender. While some of the food was average, my entire family always found something delicious at the buffets and enjoyed dinner at the Asian and steakhouse restaurants. When we left tips in our room, the cleaning service was exceptional, with fun towel designs."

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

8/10 Good

"Property was beautiful. MANY stairs and hills, but they did offer a shuttle that usually was pretty prompt. Staff was very friendly and helpful Ala cart restaurants were amazing. Buffet was not very big but fuss was decent. They only allow 1 Ala cart reservation per every 3 days even tho the restaurants always had empty tables. That was disappointing."

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first time traveling to Costa Rica and I’m glad we chose this hotel. The rooms were nice and clean. AC worked well! Parking is in front of the hotel. We paid extra for the breakfast and it was delicious. We were also able to exchange a small amount cash USD at the front desk which was convenient. There are a few restaurants walking distance away that were also wonderful!"

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"As a woman in my 20s traveling solo, I had a mixed experience staying here. Room: My room was clean, and housekeeping did a great job every day when requested. One strange thing did happen, though,a mattress appeared behind the curtains in my room halfway through my stay. I never asked about it, but it was definitely odd. Amenities: The pools and bar were great, but what really stood out was the service staff. Everyone serving drinks was incredibly personable. They asked about my travels, joked around, remembered my name, and made me feel genuinely welcome. As a solo traveler, that made a big difference. Food: The buffet was by far the best dining option. I tried eating at the specialty restaurants, but I was turned away twice because I didn't get in line around 5:15 p.m. to receive a ticket that sells out quick. If you're spending your days on excursions you won’t be able to dine. Room service is VERY limited. Noise: I honestly wish I hadn't paid extra for the ocean-view room. While the view was beautiful, it overlooked the stage where nightly entertainment took place. The music was very loud and made it difficult to sleep. It became a "if you can't beat them, join them" situation, but since I had early morning excursions planned, I often ended up exhausted. Overall: I think this resort is a better fit if you plan to spend most of your vacation relaxing on the property. if you're a traveler planning to spend most of your time exploring Costa Rica, I don’t recommend"

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are what make this place! Jessica in the dining area was wonderful and felt like family in just the three days we stayed at the resort! The rooms were clean and every staff member goes above and beyond to be helpful. Scott the GM is doing a great job running the resort and it shows in the attitudes of his staff. Great sunsets from the beach as well. Would love to return to visit again soon!"

Price trends for hotels in Costa Rica

Less expensive	More expensive	This month	Next month
June	March	$59	$54

Month	Price
January	$74
February	$65
March	$78
April	$59
May	$67
June	$51
July	$60
August	$59
September	$54
October	$56
November	$60
December	$65

Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed Hostels in Costa Rica. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.

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Costa Rica Hostels information

Number of reviews	1,086
Accommodation	152 Hostels
Lowest Price	$21
Highest Price	$320

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San José

Our top choices for Costa Rica hostels

1. Viajero San José Hostel

2. Toucan Hostel

3. Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

4. Socialtel La Fortuna

5. Hostel La Choza Inn

6. Poshtel Arenal

7. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

8. Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara

9. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

10. Believe Surf & Yoga Lodge Santa Teresa - Hostel

11. La Tribu Boutique Hostel for Women

12. Socialtel Santa Teresa

13. Gaudys Hotel

14. Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

15. Slumber Party Tamarindo

16. Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

17. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

18. La Botella de Leche - Hostel

19. Luca

20. Manakin Lodge

Top Costa Rica Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Price trends for hotels in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Hostels information

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