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# Find Cheap Hostels in Nicoya
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## Our top choices for Nicoya hostels

### [1\. Nosara Hotel Playa Garza](https://www.expedia.com/Nosara-Hotels-Nosara-Hotel-Playa-Garza.h17069746.Hotel-Information)

![An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and string lights.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17070000/17069800/17069746/801bb64b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

- Location: Nosara
- Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 3 reviews)
- Price: $85 nightly, $96 total, Nov 25 - Nov 26, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Nicoya hostels
- Review: Very friendly staff, clean room, comfortable environment. Felt right at home, by Julia Isabella

### [2\. Hostel Samara](https://www.expedia.com/Samara-Hotels-Hostel-Samara.h37145706.Hotel-Information)

![A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a towel, two bedside lamps, and a door with a wooden panel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37150000/37145800/37145706/49d27787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Sámara
- Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 16 reviews)
- Price: $60 nightly, $68 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Nicoya hostels
- Review: We stayed for nine days Annie and her staff we're awesome we would stay again forsure, by Tracey

### [3\. The Nomadic Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Nosara-Hotels-The-Nomadic-Hotel.h19195801.Hotel-Information)

![A pool area with lounge chairs, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched roof structure.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19200000/19195900/19195801/5888dccd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Nosara
- Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 107 reviews)
- Price: $332 nightly, $376 total, Dec 15 - Dec 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Nicoya hostels
- Review: Great hotel with friendly staff in a convenient location., by Jeffrey

### [4\. Sandy Toes Hostel](https://www.expedia.com/Samara-Hotels-Sandy-Toes-Hostel.h123529078.Hotel-Information)

![A beach with palm trees and people relaxing.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123530000/123529100/123529078/4a167856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Sámara
- Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 4 reviews)
- Price: $27 nightly, $30 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Nicoya hostels
- Review: Amazing staff and community. , by Alba

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## Learn more about Nicoya

Colonial architecture surrounds the central plaza where locals gather for festivals and weekend markets. Rent a car to explore nearby beaches like Sámara, or book eco-tours to spot monkeys in the surrounding dry tropical forest.

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## Top reviews in Nicoya

### [The Nomadic Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Nosara-Hotels-The-Nomadic-Hotel.h19195801.Hotel-Information)

![A pool area with lounge chairs, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched roof structure.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19200000/19195900/19195801/5888dccd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: 75 Meters West of Giardino Tropicale, Nosara, 50206, CR
- Location: Nosara
- Star rating: 3/5
- Guest rating: 9.6/10 (107 reviews)
- Review: This place is amazing!! Loved everything about it and the location is central and easy access to everything in town...It's a no brainer, I will be back :) Best, Marc, by Marc, August 5, 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Sandy Toes Hostel](https://www.expedia.com/Samara-Hotels-Sandy-Toes-Hostel.h123529078.Hotel-Information)

![A beach with palm trees and people relaxing.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123530000/123529100/123529078/4a167856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: principal, Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50205, CR
- Location: Sámara
- Star rating: 2/5
- Guest rating: 9/10 (4 reviews)
- Review: Private room was clean and big. Super fun social hostel vibe, big kitchen fully stocked, a terrace, gym, bar, and lots of lounging space. Close to everything Shower was cold and not any towels in room is only thing., by Nichole, February 19, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Nosara Hotel Playa Garza](https://www.expedia.com/Nosara-Hotels-Nosara-Hotel-Playa-Garza.h17069746.Hotel-Information)

![An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and string lights.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17070000/17069800/17069746/801bb64b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: Playa Garza, Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206, CR
- Location: Nosara
- Star rating: 2/5
- Guest rating: 8.8/10 (3 reviews)
- Review: Very friendly staff, clean room, comfortable environment. Felt right at home, by Julia Isabella, October 22, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the best hostels in Nicoya?

You might like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the surrounding area, which has positive reviews from our customers: [Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.com/Samara-Hotels-Azura-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h20586535.Hotel-Information) \- 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from the heart of Nicoya. Located within a 5-minute walk of Samara Beach. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool.

### When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Nicoya?

The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 78°F. The rainiest months in Nicoya are October, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of rainfall.

### What is there to see and do in Nicoya?

Depending on what interests you, you might like to check out the area around Nicoya. Get out into nature with places like Recaredo Briceno Park, Palo Verde National Park, and Samara Beach. Additional attractions include Nicoya Colonial Church, Iglesia de San Blas, and La Casa de la Cultura.

### What's the best way to get to and around Nicoya while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Nicoya on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Nosara (NOB), located 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from the city center. An alternative is Tamarindo (TNO), which is 27.3 mi (43.9 km) away.

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