Hostels in Costa Rica

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Outdoor pool
Selina Jaco - Hostel
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (194)
"every time i come to jaco beach i stay at selinas and every time i stay it just gets better and better all the time. this time they had the entertainment of the DOUBLE tight rope walker over the pool giving lessons. i was not drunk enough to try it myself, but steven was the greatest. oh, and don't fotget aboout the every night happy hour with cocnut water and cacique. did you know that in world wars 1I and II, that they used coconut water for blood transfusions on the soldiers that lost so...
The price is NZ$104
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Selina Jaco - Hostel
Studio Suite
Selina San Jose - Hostel
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (168)
"Selina is always my go to choice when travelling for its safety, it’s people and it’s events. There is always something going on and the people are friendly. The room I got was private didn’t really need too should of booked a dorm as they are really big and comfortable beds."
The price is NZ$108
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Selina San Jose - Hostel
Sundeck
Selina La Fortuna - Hostel
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (159)
"Limpio, baños compartidos pero privados "
The price is NZ$74
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Selina La Fortuna - Hostel
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Aerial view
Selina Manuel Antonio - Hostel
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (264)
"Good location, parking a bit limited"
The price is NZ$104
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Selina Manuel Antonio - Hostel
Living area
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (230)
"Exactly what I was looking for, did the job can’t ask for much more really. Pool could’ve been slightly colder although I only went in it at the heat of the day"
The price is NZ$36
per night
26 May - 27 May
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Interior
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (135)
"The staff were very helpful and the rooms were large and comfortable. We arrived late at night and found the area the hostel to be quite sketchy. I would not recommend walking the streets at night. The hostel itself felt very safe though. Great place to stay if you are looking for something cheap near the airport. "
The price is NZ$62
per night
15 May - 16 May
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Interior
Selina Puerto Viejo - Hostel
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (108)
"Great!"
The price is NZ$144
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Selina Puerto Viejo - Hostel
Yoga
Selina Monteverde - Hostel
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (110)
"Hostel Selina is a cute spot way up in the mountains with a great common area, hot tubs, a library/reading space, kitchen and yoga studio. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly return our next trip here!"
The price is NZ$119
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Selina Monteverde - Hostel
Balcony view
Lolas
1.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Dyla was so welcoming and amazing, really nice place close to the bus station for a good price"
The price is NZ$38
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Lolas
Lobby
Hostel La Choza Inn
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (171)
"Great stay. Good typical costa rican breakfast. Friendly staff and simple good room."
The price is NZ$75
per night
24 May - 25 May
Hostel La Choza Inn
Outdoor pool
The Nomadic Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (72)
"Great hotel with friendly staff in a convenient location."
The price is NZ$370
per night
14 May - 15 May
The Nomadic Hotel
Terrace/patio
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (48)
"Simple efficient stay on arrival to SJ"
The price is NZ$98
per night
14 May - 15 May
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Aerial view
Selina Nosara - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (63)
"Property is really cute but staff is not friendly "
The price is NZ$282
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Selina Nosara - Hostel
Sundeck
Selina Tamarindo - Hostel
3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (119)
"Did like no towels"
The price is NZ$178
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Selina Tamarindo - Hostel
Outdoor pool
La Botella de Leche - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (50)
"Bellísimo ambiente, tranquilo y relajado. Todos muy amigables"
The price is NZ$94
per night
14 May - 15 May
La Botella de Leche - Hostel
Exterior
Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel
2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (30)
"Amazing experience for the price, beach front and peaceful."
The price is NZ$74
per night
26 May - 27 May
Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel
Interior
Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (134)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
The price is NZ$99
per night
15 May - 16 May
Hostel Casa Colon
View from room
Téva Eco Retreat - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (60)
"Nice pool "
The price is NZ$125
per night
14 May - 15 May
Téva Eco Retreat - Hostel
Building design
Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel
3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (43)
"I stayed in one of the private rooms. It was very clean and it had everything I needed. The room was a little small, but comfortable. The hotel grounds are pretty and very clean. There is also a very nice small pool. The staff were friendly and answered any questions we had. I would definitely stay here again. "
The price is NZ$90
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel
Ecotours
Whale Tail Hotel
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (10)
"Air conditioning in the room was great, breakfast we re good, the staff was great and being near of the Whale tale brewery was interesting."
The price is NZ$151
per night
15 May - 16 May
Whale Tail Hotel
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Number of reviews
2,174
Accommodation
167 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$36
Highest Price
NZ$370

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