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Shipwrecked Hostel

Uvita

Situated in Uvita, 3 km from Uvita Beach, Shipwrecked Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

E
Erik Jan
From
Netherlands
The place is easy to reach since it's near a bigger road. The dorms have AC and the WiFi seemed stable (14Mbps down). Staff is friendly and the whole building is super awesome. The "upper deck" is basically a big lounge where you can hang out or play a game. When I arrived I wished I had booked more nights. The bed and little pods were comfortable. Even though I booked as one person I got a 2 person bed. The kitchen has everything you need and the supermarket is across the road. The rooms are kept clean and the bed/pod has a recess into the wall where to light and power socket are. The art on the walls and the little signs really brings it all together. If you are looking to stay in Uvita I highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

ICO Living Hostel

Santa Teresa Beach

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.

A
Agustín
From
Argentina
Excellent location just a few meters from the beach and cafes. I liked the shared room because the beds were large and there was plenty of space to leave my backpacks. The reception staff were always friendly and helpful. It's a small hostel, so if you're traveling alone like I was, it's very easy to make friends.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 926 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Bolita Trails and Lodging

Dos Brazos

Located in Dos Brazos, Bolita Trails and Lodging features a garden and a bar. The hostel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.

I
Izabela
From
Poland
If you are looking for pure nature and you dont mini to sleep in rustic accomondation in the jungle, the place is for you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

ESO Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa Beach

Welcome to ESO Santa Teresa! 🌴 Located in the heart of Santa Teresa, ESO offers a unique mix of style, comfort, and community.

C
Charlotte
From
United Kingdom
Perfect location- less than 1 min walk to the beach and all restaurants/shops etc. Surfboard hire/lessons onsite. Staff super friendly, helpful and accommodating. Great pool!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Price from
US$52.49
1 night, 2 adults

The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa Beach

Situated in Santa Teresa Beach, The Cafecito Surfhouse - Santa Teresa has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

E
Emma
From
Denmark
Super cosy and great atmosphere! You feel like you are staying at a friends house and I love that! Chelsea and Lenin are awesome and so heartwarming! I will definitely be back some day! I can also really recommend Lenin as a surf instructor! He reads his students perfectly and you feel super safe with him! He takes you different places in Santa Teresa and get to experience different kinds of waves and have fun!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$74.75
1 night, 2 adults

La Muñequita Lodge 2 - culture & nature experience

Palmar Sur

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.

G
Guy
From
Belgium
Very good experiences with this overnight stay. Friendly and helpful. Low price to spend the night in paradise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Price from
US$71.10
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Cattleya - Monteverde, Costa Rica

Santa Elena, Monteverde Costa Rica

Located in Monteverde, Costa Rica, Featuring a garden and a terrace.The property is located 3.3 km from Sky Adventures Monteverde and 5 km from Selvatura Adventure Park.

P
Pien
From
Netherlands
I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Monteverde (we had a private room). The rooms have such great price-quality. It is very clean, the shower is amazing and hot. The host is also very accommodating, he arranged all our activities like; the night walk through the jungle, the transport to monteverde cloud forest and the transport to la Fortuna. We liked everything. If we come back to Monteverde, we are definitely staying here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,863 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Plinio

Manuel Antonio

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.

R
Roman
From
Slovakia
Super hostel resort with many interesting spaces, pool, restaurant and kitchen for guests. Overall atmosphere was very good. Definitely recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,399 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Cascada Verde Eco Lodge & Hostel

Uvita

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

J
Julia
From
Austria
Terrace on the first floor is literally to die for, great view and just perfect for doing Yoga or hanging out. Kitchen has all you need, lots of bathrooms and showers around. Beds come with individual mosquito nets. 10min walkinh to the waterfall which was also a treat. Top notch for how cheap it was!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,263 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Flutterby House Hostel

Uvita

Situated in Uvita, 1.9 km from Uvita Beach, Flutterby House Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Marta
From
Norway
The staff were really friendly and helpful. The place was clean, nice big kitchen, good restaurant. I have met many great people there, the atmosphere was great. They have lovely dogs and cats.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
Price from
US$39.55
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$27.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,863 reviews
Everything was awsome, best hostel been in while,kitchen top nots with spices oil coffe free, ladies reception are off chart, so nice and smilly,new place ,shower hot
Guest review by
Andre
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$134.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews
-Spacious, clean room with nice hammock outside -Cheap stay in santa teresa when the area is very expensive -Location is ideal to get around
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Lucy
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$95.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 766 reviews
The ‘beach house’ is definitely something you wouldn’t typically find in a hostel and has possibly one of the best locations in Santa Teresa. Highly recommended to get assigned a room there as it feels more like an independent ‘airbnb’ and one of my best hostel experiences ever
Guest review by
Loris
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$90.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
Everyone at the hostel was incredible - the owner, Brian, as well as the friendly volunteers and staff. There were great food promos each day, generous happy hour times and prices, and the AC at night was an absolute lifesaver. I felt extremely safe at this hostel as both a young woman and a foreigner, and my friends and I were very sad to leave. A couple of us are even considering going back to work there!!
Guest review by
Madeleine
Group
Avg. price/night: US$67.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 724 reviews
Hostel is in a great location. It has two big communal kitchens and a great hang out space for guests.
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Andrea
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$107.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,399 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!
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Kristina
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$50.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Perfect hostel, safe, clean, relaxed, good people, owner always willing to help out. Be prepared, the hostel dog is awesome.
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Mark
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$45.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Its basic but all i but all I needed was a safe space to sleep and wash. The staff were lovely and the place is in a great location.
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Jackie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$28.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 560 reviews
Hostel staff was very helpful in organising tours and recommending things to do around the city.the hostel is cheap but you get what you pay for.
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Marcin
Group
Avg. price/night: US$80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
The best hostel I stayed during my central america trip! Staff is super nice, you see sloths, tucans and racoons just in the middle of the garden! 10/10
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Patricia
Solo traveller