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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 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.

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9.1
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
US$17
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. Montezuma Waterfal is 15 km from the hostel and Tortuga Island is 39 km away. Nice hostel in the middle of Santa Teresa with easy access to the beach. Great host and even greater workers. Shoutout to Brandon and Augustin. You can rent a surfboard or do a beginner course with Luis at Playa Hermosa. Shared parts are cleaned daily. Feels almost like a family which goes to the beach every day to watch the sunset together.

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9.1
Superb
929 reviews
Price from
US$21
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. I came as a guest and decided to stay as a volunteer. I sincerely enjoyed my time soaking in the nature and wildlife. There is so much hiking you can do, I recommend staying at least a few nights to enjoy it thoroughly. A special thanks to Ron the owner for his kindness and the other volunteers and guests for a beautiful experience. I look forward to coming again!

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9.5
Exceptional
276 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. Location near beach, staff friendly, pool

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9.2
Superb
276 reviews
Price from
US$27.37
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. 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!

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9.9
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
US$23
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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9.3
Superb
65 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. Laid-back staff, best price/quality, clean and the big kitchen.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,873 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
1,397 reviews
Price from
US$14
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. Amazing location and very friendly staff

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8.9
Fabulous
1,262 reviews
Price from
US$10.80
per night

Casa bohio surf features a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Jacó. The property is set 200 metres from Jaco Beach, 6.1 km from Rainforest Adventures Jaco and 25 km from Bijagual Waterfall. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

At the hostel, all rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower. The staff is great, they were very accommodating!

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8.8
Fabulous
139 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

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