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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. The staff was great, very friendly, and always ready to help. The place was a perfect Costa Rica experience with the views and the great spots close by. The facilities were well thought and very comfortable. The deck was nice, hammocks and my favorite hanging rocking chair. Yoga mats for some early exercise.

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9.1
Superb
166 reviews
Price from
US$14
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. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a garden view. The location is central to everything you need and right across the street from the beach

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9.1
Superb
941 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Located in Pavones, 500 metres 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. The hostel is new, has a perfect size and is very familiar. The kitchen is good equipped, the beds are comfortable and the cleaning staff does a great job. You get a towel and there are hot water showers available. The hostel is near the beach and you can rent surfboards for a very good price. There are still some projects Charlie wanna realize during the next months, as for a example a cozy community area. It will be an even better place in a while. Other lovely aspects are the volunteers, Charlie (dog), Miley (cat) and last but not least: Charlie (owner).

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9.2
Superb
159 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. Amazing days. Amazing expérience. I lived 3 days marvellous. Hikes without people. 45 mn Hike before reach the hostel. But it is the Price to keep this place unique . Bedroom opened on the jungle . Kindless , community spirit . Thanks a lot to Lucas, Ayden, Guillermo, Winnie and Saskia

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9.5
Exceptional
268 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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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9.2
Superb
284 reviews
Price from
US$38.12
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
23 reviews
Price from
US$36.80
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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9.4
Superb
66 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. The room is new, spacious and clean with comfortable bed and tv as well. Staff is very friendly and helpful with booking tours and transport. They give out a very useful map. The large kitchen is well equipped. It's about 10-15 mins up and down walk to town center but this is Monteverde. Good value for money.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,882 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. Everything was perfect. We stayed at the studio and it was in perfect condition. Staff were friendly and always willing to help. Breakfast was good, you can choose among 3-4 options. Great location: close to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park.

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8.1
Very good
1,381 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Just a 5-minute walk from Uvita's beautiful waterfall, Cascada Verde Eco Lodge & Hostel offers stunning rainforest and ocean views.

Cascada Verde - Hostel at the Waterfall has spacious private rooms and shared dormitories with charming rustic-style décor. Each one offers free Wi-Fi and most of them have a garden view. This place is perfect. In the jungle, you have some tucan in from of the hostel, you can do some yoga, its really calm, and relaxing. I came for 1 night and i extended 3 nights lol. To get there make sure to have a backpack or a car lol

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8.9
Fabulous
1,271 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

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