Costa Rica Hostels
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Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose
Free Cancellation
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With a stay at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in San José, a 7-minute walk from National Museum of Costa Rica and 13 minutes by foot from National Theater.
Pool
Free WiFi

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
SJO Airport Ave, 4th street Alajuela Alajuela
A stay at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel places you in the heart of Alajuela, a 2-minute drive from City Mall and 11 minutes from Plaza Real Cariari.
Free airport shuttle
Free WiFi

Socialtel La Fortuna
Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela La Fortuna
When you stay at Socialtel La Fortuna in La Fortuna, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs.
Pool
Parking included

Hostel La Choza Inn
Avenue 331 La Fortuna Alajuela
$50 nightly
The price is $56 total per night
$56 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Free Cancellation
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Located in La Fortuna, Hostel La Choza Inn is within a 10-minute drive of Paradise Hot Springs and Baldi Hot Springs.
Breakfast included
Parking included

Gaudys Hotel
Calles 36 y 38 San José San José
$57 nightly
The price is $65 total per night
$65 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
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With a stay at Gaudys Hotel, you'll be centrally located in San José, within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Breakfast included
Spa

Viajero San José Hostel
15 C. 13 San José San José
$62 nightly
The price is $70 total per night
$70 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Free Cancellation
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With a stay at Viajero San José Hostel in San José (Carmen), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and 6 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Free WiFi
Laundry

Poshtel Arenal
South side of the Catholic church La Fortuna Alajuela
$61 nightly
The price is $69 total per night
$69 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Free Cancellation
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In the heart of La Fortuna, Poshtel Arenal is within a 5-minute drive of El Salto Fortuna River and Baldi Hot Springs.
Pool
Free WiFi

Toucan Hostel
Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela
With a stay at Toucan Hostel in Rio Segundo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of City Mall and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum.
Pet friendly
Parking included

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Avenida 16 A y Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur San José
Free Cancellation
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Located in San José (La Sabana), Capital Hostel de Ciudad is within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel
300m north from Cocles River Cahuita Limón Province
$43 nightly
The price is $49 total per night
$49 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Free Cancellation
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With a stay at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel in Cahuita, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Punta Uva Beach and Playa Cocles.
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

Lolas
9th Street, 12th and 14th Avenue San José San Jose
$38 nightly
The price is $43 total per night
$43 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Free Cancellation
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With a stay at Lolas, you'll be centrally located in San José, a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and 7 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Free WiFi

Hotel Hoja de Oro Corcovado
Puerto Jimenez Centro Puerto Jiménez Puntarenas
Free Cancellation
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With a stay at Hotel Hoja de Oro Corcovado in Puerto Jiménez, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Corcovado National Park Office and Puerto Jimenez Pier.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Costa Rica Hostels essential information
Accommodation | 133 Hostels |
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Lowest Price | $43 |
Highest Price | $70 |
Popular accommodation | Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel, Socialtel La Fortuna, Hostel La Choza Inn, Gaudys Hotel, Viajero San José Hostel, Poshtel Arenal, Toucan Hostel, Capital Hostel de Ciudad, Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, Lolas, Hotel Hoja de Oro Corcovado |
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