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5 hostels

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3 hostels

The best hostels in Guanacaste

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Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante

Hacienda Santa María

Set in Hacienda Santa María, 15 mi from Miravalles Volcano, Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante offers accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

M
Maria
From
Canada
The property is rustic style and very well kept, clean and comfortable beds, the cabin was beautifully arranged, gorgeous forest, a real sense of Puerto Rico rich farm land. Lovely hosts! They have a restaurant, and they serve delicious fresh prepared meals, just for you, great after long touring.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Price from
$71
1 night, 2 adults

Argdivan Beach Hostel

Sámara

Located in Sámara, a 15-minute walk from Samara Beach, Argdivan Beach Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge.

R
Ronny
From
Costa Rica
I stayed for two nights. Pablo, the owner, and the other volunteers were super friendly and welcomed me very well. The place has a good vibe and is quiet, about 10 minutes from the beach and supermarkets. Pura vida, guys. I hope to return soon.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Mai Ke Kai Surf House

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within a 6-minute walk, Mai Ke Kai Surf House has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

J
Josselyn
From
Costa Rica
Very comfortable enviornment, nice staff, pretty place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Woodstock Hostel

Sámara

Located in Sámara, a 11-minute walk from Samara Beach, Woodstock Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

L
Lea
From
Germany
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
Price from
$26.40
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Pura Vida en Liberia

Liberia

Located within 24 miles of Parque Nacional Santa Rosa and a 15-minute walk of Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium, Hostel Pura Vida en Liberia has rooms in Liberia.

A
Ana
From
Canada
The host was amazingly kind and helpful :) Location was superb, within walking distance of everything. Great stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
$53
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Dodero

Liberia

Located in Liberia, Hostel Dodero has a garden, terrace and free WiFi throughout the property. The property has a shared kitchen, and organizing tours for guests.

K
Kelsey
From
United States
Host was very kind and gave lots of recommendations the hostel was very clean and well taken care of. Beds were comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 939 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Cabinas del Mar

Sámara

Featuring a garden, Cabinas del Mar is located in Sámara in the Guanacaste region, a few steps from Samara Beach.

M
Mark
From
Czech Republic
Room is big and spacious and clean alot of space fo sitting and working too. Thomas is an amazing host and the breakfasts were great and delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
Price from
$67
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica

Tamarindo

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica is located in Tamarindo, an ideal spot for surfing and enjoying the beach.

S
Solène
From
France
The room was cleaned ! The amnesties are really nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel La Botella de Leche - Tamarindo

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 984 feet from Tamarindo Beach.

H
Harmonie
From
France
The place has a great atmosphere with the pool, the living spaces and people hanging around.The hostel is neither too big or too small, the perfect balance between social/lively and quiet at night. As a solo traveler, it was easy to meet new people to chat with, to go surfing or to go out. The staff is very friendly and it was nice to arrange surfing lessons directly from the hostel (I ended up going everyday...). The surf lessons with our instructor Fifo was fun and his feedback helped me to improve a lot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews
Price from
$108.51
1 night, 2 adults

The Backside House - Women Only -

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo and within a few steps of Tamarindo Beach, The Backside House - Women Only - features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

E
Ester
From
Canada
Location was excellent, staff were so friendly, and the owner was ensured that our stay is great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Price from
$34.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Avg. price/night: $50.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 615 reviews
Very friendly staff!! Nice hostel, we had a great 3 nights with our family. Recommendable.
Guest review byRobinvb
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews
I had an amazing stay at this hostel! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. The pool area was beautiful and perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. I also took a surf lesson which was a fantastic experience. I would always come back to this hostel and highly recommend it to others. Thank you for everything!!
Guest review byKristin
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $40.68
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
The Hostel is close to the bus station. All you need is there. Good equipped kitchen with a dining area. Very clean and an absolutely friendly helpful staff. Thank you 🥰
Guest review byCornelia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
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!
Guest review byAbigail
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $50.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
It was in a good location, very close to town. Was one of the cheapest hostels in Tamarindo. Rooms were decorated nicely.
Guest review byEmily
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $33.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 939 reviews
The staff was very nice and helpful. The hostel is closed to the bus station and the supermarket. Great location. I would stay there if I was to travel to Liberia again.
Guest review byMarie
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
A good welcoming hostel. Great atmosphere and excellent staff
Guest review byRachel
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
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 :)
Guest review byJohanna
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews
Nice airy hostel. I stayed in the 8 bed dorm. There was plenty of space around each bunk bed, a fan and AC and a cabinet each to lock with key. Although a small hostel there was ample communal space in the front ( large sofa,table) and on the balcony plus some work out space. Kitchen was clean and well equipped with new pans etc. Staff were really welcoming and super helpful going the extra mile. Location was great. Quiet time 10pm to 7am and not a party hostel which is what I wanted. Very well run and friendly.
Guest review byKareen
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $29.83
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
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 :)
Guest review bySara
Solo traveler