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All rooms include a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms also offer a kitchen fitted with an oven. All guest rooms at the hostel feature air conditioning and a desk.

Spacious, clean and comfortable. Full equipped

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9.5
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
AR$ 44,762
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden as well as a bar, Téva Eco Retreat is located in Quepos, 4.2 km from Manuel Antonio National Park. Located around 2.9 km from Canopy Safari, the hostel is also 3.8 km away from Marina Pez Vela. The accommodation provides free WiFi.

The staff was very attentive, the rooms and mutual spaces very clean and the restaurant was just the best we had in the area (do try the bowls and the margerita's :))

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8
Very good
2,507 reviews
Price from
AR$ 16,591
per night

Located in Manuel Antonio (1.5 km from the town of Quepos). Hostel Plinio offers an outdoor pool, shared kitchen, lounge areas, game room, restaurant and free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily during select hours.

Dorms, private rooms with shared bathroom and family rooms at the Hostel have a balcony with ocean views.

Breakfast was included, which is a plus in a hostel. The rooms were comfortable.

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8.2
Very good
1,940 reviews
Price from
AR$ 21,244
per night

Set within 7.5 km of Manuel Antonio National Park and 1.2 km of Marina Pez Vela, Nomada's Digital provides rooms in Manuel Antonio. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

My stay was fantastic! The room was very clean and the owner was exceptionally friendly, always ready to assist. I highly recommend this place!

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8.9
Fabulous
172 reviews
Price from
AR$ 36,419
per night

At the hostel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Pura Natura Lodge Manuel Antonio have a terrace. The units feature bed linen.

The view is spectacular plus that they let you be, but always close to help. Juan Carlos at frontdesk is a chill host, you'll be more than fine if anything needed. Almost matching the privacy and comfort you get at home, I lived in Manuel Antonio and this is one of the few places where they don't rip you off. Convience, bus stop, and even the beach are at a short walk.

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8.2
Very good
650 reviews
Price from
AR$ 13,961
per night

Located in Manuel Antonio and with Espadilla Beach reachable within 300 metres, Costa Linda Art Hostel provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Located around 8 km from Marina Pez Vela, the hostel is also 29 km away from Rainmaker Costa Rica. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.

Location was perfect and staff was so nice and helpful

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7.5
Good
670 reviews
Price from
AR$ 45,928
per night

Wide Mouth Frog Quepos features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Quepos. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.8 km from La Macha Beach.

Manuel Antonio National Park is 7.1 km from the hostel, while Marina Pez Vela is less than 1 km away.

Loved the pool area, staff was really friendly and helpful

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8.2
Very good
1,678 reviews

Located within 1.2 km of Marina Pez Vela and 22 km of Rainmaker Costa Rica, Cheap Hostel Quepos offers rooms in Quepos. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 7.5 km from Manuel Antonio National Park.

Nice staff, very clean and close to bus terminal

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7.8
Good
15 reviews
Price from
AR$ 12,747
per night

Situated within 11 km of Manuel Antonio National Park and 4.8 km of Marina Pez Vela, SelvaToSleep features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Quepos. Located around 46 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, the hostel is also 48 km away from Nauyaca Waterfalls. The property is non-smoking and is set 23 km from Rainmaker Costa Rica.

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8
Very good
2 reviews
Price from
AR$ 42,489
per night

Situated in Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. 2 km from Biesanz and 2 km from La Macha Beach, the hostel offers a private beach area. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

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Price from
AR$ 14,163
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 42,488.57
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,940 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed at here in Costa Rica. Super friendly and helpful staff, the breakfast was delightful, spacious dorman and great facilities. The pool and common area are definitely a huge plus!
    Kristina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 42,488.57
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,940 reviews
    The best hostel I have been to in Costa Rica! Surrounded by nature, cleaned every day and very helpful staff. I especially like the spacious dorm rooms and it was a nice temperature, even though there was no AC.
    Kim
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 65,503.20
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,291 reviews
    This place is not cheap but it’s a step up in terms of hostels. Definitely more of a classy hotel. Perfect if you want some relaxed space to take a few days out of your travelling. Liked the atmosphere, pools, attention to detail with free yoga and welcome drinks. The quality of beds (2 pillows!), shower and toiletries provided.
    Colin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 42,488.57
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,940 reviews
    Nice hostel, very well located. When I got there I thought I would need to rent a scooter or something, but it’s so easy to go to the beach and to Manuel Antonio with the bus service that I ended up just using that. So, cheaper but still amazingly easy!
    Félix
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 268 reviews
    The staff is amazing! There is a warm and welcoming atmosphere and the facilities are nice. The breakfast is also really good. One of the best hostels I’ve been to!
    Ella
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 77,389.89
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,027 reviews
    The best place we stayed in Costa Rica! Huge, clean and comfortable room, squirrel monkeys and agoutis outside, wonderful helpful staff (Emmanuel). Great location very close to the (super cheap and frequent) bus down to MA beach. Couldn't recommend it more highly, we were really sad to leave.
    Liz
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 268 reviews
    Great breakfast, super friendly staff. One of the best hostel I have ever been to !
    Francesco
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 35,407.14
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 432 reviews
    Stay there was a blast! I felt extremely comfortable and safe. Was supposed to stay as the only girl with 4 guys in the room, when the owners offered me a room in their family house!! Moreover, they were very helpful with the information about buses, national park and nearby attractions. Place per se is spacious and clean, with lots of fans. Kitchen is also well-equiped. Felt more like a homestay, rather than hippie hostel.
    Magdalena
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 58,067.71
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,506 reviews
    great location to get to national park as just jump on public bus on main road. loved the free jungles treks behind hostel. I liked how they had a smoking area and was able to store luggage and staff were nice. we were provided towels. liked that there was a kitchen to use. loved all the trees and outlay of place.
    Zoe
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 80,930.60
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,342 reviews
    Great location, within walking distance to the beach and the national park. Great access to the other hostels for cheap food and just a great time.
    Jose
    Young couple