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Liberia
Situated in Liberia and with Parque Nacional Santa Rosa reachable within 38 km, Hostel El Pretal features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Located around 800 metres from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, the hostel is also 41 km away from Marina Papagayo. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Everything was great, air conditoner at room, towel, shower gel, coffe for free. In our room was very clean, staff was very helpful for us. They allowed us to leave our luggage for couple of hours before our flight. Nice kitchen and relax area. For exellent price. I highly recommend !
Hacienda Santa María
Set in Hacienda Santa María, 23.7 km from Miravalles Volcano, Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Great staff, awesome location in the rainforest, excellent food at the restaurant on site, beautiful location, and spacious room and bathroom. Great value for the price.
Tamarindo
Located in Tamarindo and within 100 metres of Tamarindo Beach, The Backside House - Women Only - features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.
All units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower.
The location is perfect – just a 1-minute walk from the beach, where you can catch breathtaking sunsets every evening. The vibe of the hostel is relaxed, friendly, and super welcoming.
A special shoutout to Juan, who went above and beyond to help me during my stay – especially when I needed to buy my Tica Bus ticket. He was incredibly kind, patient, and resourceful.
If you're looking for a chill spot close to the ocean, with helpful staff and a great atmosphere, this is the place. Would definitely come back!
San Francisco
All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. Alouatta Playa Coyote features some units that feature sea views, and all rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. It felt so good to sleep in such a comfortable bed but in a tent - right in the middle of nature. You could gaze at the stars at night time and hear all of the beautiful nature around you. Misha and Jen are wonderful, friendly hosts who made our stay even more enjoyable. The breakfast (and conversation) were very much enjoyed :-) Thank you!
Tamarindo
Offering an extensive garden with an outdoor lounge area, a shared living room with TV and swimming pool, Hostel La Botella de Leche is located 300 metres from Tamarindo Beach.
Hostel La Botella de Leche is 5 minutes’ walk from Tamarindo town centre and 1 hour’s drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport.
I liked that the property was close to the downtown Tamarindo and the beach and of course the pool.
Btw, her receptionist Ailén was so kind and friendly. Thank so much.
Sámara
Located in Sámara, 1.3 km from Samara Beach, Argdivan Beach Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Everything was great: the coffee
Tamarindo
Set in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within 500 metres, Mai Ke Kai Surf House offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
The hostel offers a barbecue.
I had a wonderful stay at Mai ke kai. The location was perfect, close to the beach, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was cozy, clean, and well-equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable stay. I especially loved the people there. I highly recommend this place and would definitely stay again!
Sámara
Located in Sámara, Casa Terra Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Luis is amazing. He has a generous and kind soul. The hostel was very sociable and there was a very nice sharing dynamic. We cooked a lot of meals all together. There was a lot of spices to choose from as well as cooking oil which was very nice as most costa rica hostels dont offer this. The small common areas make it super propice to socialize with people. Nice clothing line to hang clothes. I felt like at home.
Sámara
Located in Sámara, less than 1 km from Samara Beach, Woodstock Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. A lovely hostel full of charm. The rooms and the kitchen are very clean and well-maintained – even during the ongoing renovations, which the owner is carrying out with great care. The owner and the entire team are incredibly friendly and always happy to help. What stands out most is the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere – thanks to the great people and the adorable dogs, you feel right at home.
Liberia
Situated within 38 km of Parque Nacional Santa Rosa and 1.3 km of Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, Hostel Pura Vida en Liberia features rooms in Liberia. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Good for a night stay before travelling to the border as there are not many hotel options in La Cruz. She gave me a private room and I was very happy with it
Hostel in Tamarindo
Popular with guests booking hostels in Guanacaste
Hostel in Tamarindo
Popular with guests booking hostels in Guanacaste
The average price per night for a hostel in Guanacaste for this weekend is US$44, based on current Booking.com prices.
Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante, Casa Terra Hostel and Alouatta Playa Coyote have received great reviews from guests in Guanacaste regarding the views from these hostels
Guests staying in Guanacaste also spoke highly of the views from these hostels: Cabinas del Mar, Mai Ke Kai Surf House and Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica.
Hostel El Pretal, Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante and Alouatta Playa Coyote are some popular hostels in Guanacaste.
In addition to these hostels, The Backside House - Women Only -, Hostel La Botella de Leche - Tamarindo and Tamarindo Backpackers are also popular in Guanacaste.
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Many families visiting Guanacaste loved staying at Alouatta Playa Coyote, Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica and Hostel El Pretal.
Similarly, Mai Ke Kai Surf House, Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante and Hostel Samara are also popular among family travellers.
There are 30 hostels in Guanacaste you can book on Booking.com.
Couples travelling in Guanacaste loved staying at Hostel El Pretal, Alouatta Playa Coyote and TamaHostel & Glamping.
Similarly, these hostels in Guanacaste are highly rated by couples: Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante, Tamarindo Backpackers and The Backside House - Women Only -.
Most hostels on Booking.com offer free cancellation.
Best hostel ever - beautiful place and beautiful people, made the best friends and had the best time. Special shout out to Marco, the kindest surf instructor, and Tuba the dog!
Such a nice hostel! Staff were super friendly, everything was clean, great location and lovely pool and communal areas.
Maria and Mati are incredible and have created the best Hostel in Tamarindo. Friendly, Clean, affordable, and have created a great vibe for those looking to surf.
Great location! Just 100 meters down to the beach. Nice vibe in the hostel with many new renovations making it very cozy and a good space to meet people. I had a great time here. Clean and great staff aswell :)
This place is quiet. It has a pool and good privacy for couples. As there aren’t any hostels in town, this 30$ per person is the cheapest.
Everything was perfect! The best hostel, the rooms are big and clean, there are activities every day, it's the perfect place to meet new people! The staff are great and make you feel at home! If you are staying in Samara I recommend this place 100%!
Very chill, friendly place. Great hostel to meet new people. Nobody seems to want to leave. Literally..many guests kept extending their stay day by day. Including myself :)
Best Hostel I've ever been!!! Everything is great, the rooms are comfy, the bathrooms are clean and tidy. The kitchen is very complete, they even have free coffee, sugar, salt and oil! The staff is very cool and helpfull with anything you need, Kelly the manager is the best, she wants the best for You and your trip. Great location just 200 meters from the centre of the town, close to all night clubs and food places! I Will come back for sure. :)))