Top Hostels in Costa Rica

Set 6 minutes by foot from Onirica Art Gallery, the 4-star Poshtel Arenal La Fortuna features an outdoor swimming pool and an American breakfast.

1.6 miles from Arenal Vida Campesina, the Argdivan includes 23 rooms.

The 4-star Costa Rica Backpackers San Jose with garden views lies approximately a 5-minute walk from Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo.

The Costa Linda Art is set a 10-minute stroll from Espadilla Beach and within 2.2 miles of Punta Serrucho.

Set within a 5-minute drive of Bahia Drake, the rooms in the Casa Jade Drake Bay have views of sea.

Located within 20 minutes' walk of the city center, this central hostel gives quick access to Central Park .

Located within 10 minutes' walk of the city center, this popular hostel gives quick access to Pink Sand Tours.

The Cattleya - Monteverde, Costa Rica, located steps from Frog Pond Ranario, is also at a proximity to Caballeriza El Rodeo.

Featuring location 0.6 km from the lake, the hostel lies in the vicinity of National Museum of Costa Rica.

Located within 2.6 miles of Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural History Museum, the Chinitas Eco Lodge Tortuguero features 8 rooms and an à la carte restaurant on-site.

Bahia is also set only 800 feet from the 2-star smoke-free Flutterby House Uvita.

Pre-Columbian Gold Museum is set 0.8 miles from the 2-star Eco Stay San Jose.

Blue Surf Sanctuary and Iguana Divers are located 1.3 miles and 0.9 miles from the Akih Pods Playa Santa Teresa respectively.

End your day in the 3-star Arenal Poshpacker that is located a 10-minute ride from La Fortuna Waterfall and offers a swimming pool.

Set around 20 minutes' stroll from Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, the rooms in the Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaria, Alajuela, San Jose Alajuela have views of patio.

Approximately a 10-minute ride from Termales Los Laureles, the Arenal Sloth includes 20 rooms.

Church of Our Lady of La Soledad is 5 minutes away by car and National Theatre of Costa Rica can be reached within 5 minutes by car.

With garden views, the venue is placed 20 minutes' walk from the center of Playa Santa Teresa, at a short distance from Arts and Crafts Market.

Set within 0.7 miles of La California, the 2-star Finca Escalante San Jose lies in the Barrio Escalante district of San Jose.

Pueblo Antiguo is set within 1.6 miles of the smoke-free Ester'S Place.

Featuring an outdoor pool and 17 rooms, the 2-star Backpackers is a 15-minute drive from Canopy Vista Tamarindo.

Located within 1.2 miles from Church of Our Lady of La Soledad, the 2-star smoke-free Del Paseo features an à la carte restaurant and continental breakfast.

Sendero El Tigre is 10 minutes by foot from the Bolita Trails And Lodging Dos Brazos, while Rancho Raices de Osa is 3.6 miles away.

Guests will enjoy a swimming pool and 40 rooms, while staying at the Wide Mouth Frog with location walk from Manuel Antonio National Park.

The Backpackers Airport Alajuela with city views lies 400 feet from Juan Santamaria Park.

City Mall is 0.9 miles from the Toucan Alajuela, while Iglesia Centro Cristiano Puertas de la Ciudad is 900 feet away.

Within 500 feet of Turismo Autentico, the Pagalu Puerto Viejo de Talamanca includes 20 rooms.

Featuring 90 rooms with views of the garden, the Teva Hotel & Jungle Reserve Manuel Antonio is set within 2.6 miles of Playas Gemelas Nature Preserve.

The 2-star Outbox Inn is set 0.6 miles from Monteverde Conservation League and within 0.7 miles of Valle Escondido Preserve.

The Nomada'S Digital Manuel Antonio is located 10 km from Aeropuerto La Managua airport and 5 minutes on foot from Parada Quepos bus stop.

Nestled 1 km from the city centre, this central hostel comprises 22 rooms and bathrooms with towels and slippers.

Set nearly a 10-minute walk from Bri'ah Art Gallery, the Casa Del Sol Playa Santa Teresa features an Asian restaurant serving Latin American cuisine.

Set less than 10 minutes by foot from Diria Petit Casino, the Pura Vida Mini Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica features 29 rooms with shared bathrooms.

There are rooms facing patio and the Aracari Garden is set a mere 10 minutes by foot from Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural History Museum.

Staying at this popular hostel, guest will enjoy garden views, and 6 rooms with all necessary comforts.

With garden views, the venue is placed 10 minutes' walk from the center of Playa Santa Teresa, at a short distance from Taboo Beach Club.

Set 0.9 miles from Bri'ah Art Gallery, the Zeneidas Surf Garden Playa Santa Teresa features 55 rooms with shared bathrooms.

Set 10 minutes by foot from Surf & Turf Information Center, the rooms in the Martinas Place Drake Bay have views of garden.

Situated about 0.2 miles from Playa Manchas, the Luminosa offers 16 guest rooms.

Drake Divers is within 1.8 miles of the Corcovado Adventures and Divine Dolphin is a 5-minute walk away.

Staying in this beachfront hostel, guests will enjoy local meals at the gastronomic restaurant on site.

Costa Rica Surf Camp is within 0.2 miles of the Cool Vibes Beach Dominical, while Guapil is approximately a 10-minute drive away.

The 4-star La Palapa Hut Nature is located 0.5 miles from Aeropuerto de Puerto Jimenez airport and within 10 minutes' walk of Puerto Escondido - Puerto Jimenez bus stop.

Positioned 5 minutes' stroll from The Captain's Booty Souvenir Store, the Plinio Manuel Antonio has 40 rooms, the à la carte restaurant serving the Mexican cuisine, all at guest's disposal.

There are rooms facing city and the Mora'S Place B&B is set 550 feet from Frog Pond Ranario.

Boasting a beachfront location and access to Pure Jungle Spa, which stands about 0.4 miles from, the Tasty Dayz features an à la carte restaurant and 23 rooms.

This budget hotel with garden views lies close to the sights of Playa Santa Teresa including Iguana Divers.

Samara Beach is within 1.2 miles of the Woodstock, while Samara-Carrillo Info Center is merely 0.7 miles away.

Set a 20-minute stroll from La California, the In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse San Jose features 27 rooms with shared bathrooms.

Located a 10-minute stroll from Onirica Art Gallery, the Arenal Backpackers Resort features a swimming pool and an American restaurant with American dishes.

Staying at this family-friendly hostel, guest will enjoy garden views, and 9 rooms with all necessary comforts.

550 feet from Super Compro, the 2-star Casa Aura: Beachfront Premium includes 22 rooms.

Playa Langosta is 20 minutes by foot from the Tamahostel & Glamping and Tamarindo Church is 10 minutes' drive away.

Mirador De Jaco is 0.8 miles from the 3-star Casajungla, while Parque Johannes Dankers is 5 minutes away by car.

Monteverde Conservation League is set a mere 0.7 miles from the quiet 2-star La Suerte.

The Cabinas Vista Al Golffo Monteverde offers 12 rooms plus a butterfly garden, within 1 miles of Butterfly Garden.

The Rocking J'S is set a 15-minute drive from Playa Chiquita and within 10 minutes' walk of Luluberlu Art Gallery.

Staying at this pet-friendly hostel, guest will enjoy garden views, and 9 rooms with all necessary comforts.

Located a 10-minute stroll from Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve, the 3-star Kalunai features 32 rooms with views of the patio.

Playa Hermosa is 2.8 miles from the family-run Cascada Verde Uvita and Parque Bahia Ballena is approximately 1.6 miles away.

With garden views, the venue is placed 10 minutes' walk from the center of Bijagua, at a short distance from Bijagua Rainforest.

Featuring health center with body treatments, pedicure and manicure, the family La Posada - is located around 2.2 miles from Playa Malpais.

Located 10 minutes by foot from Bri'ah Art Gallery and approximately 5 minutes' stroll from Playa El Carmen Beach, the Pura Vida Mini Hostel Santa Teresa Playa Santa Teresa features a swimming pool and 26 rooms.

With garden views, the venue is placed 10 minutes' walk from the center of Playa Grande, at a short distance from Kingfisher Tours Tamarindo.

Santa Teresa is also set 0.8 miles from the 2-star Casa Colon San Jose.

Offering a location within 0.4 miles of Jaco Ropes, the 2-star Room2Board Hostel And Surf School overlooks the sea and has an American-style restaurant.

Plaza Carolina is only 5 minutes' walk from the 3-star Tripon Open House, while Park of Social Guarantees is approximately a 25-minute walk away.

Just 1.5 km from Guaitil Pottery Studio, this apartment has a terrace together with a hammock and a sitting area.

Situated merely 10 minutes' walk from Luluberlu Art Gallery, the El Clan Puerto Viejo de Talamanca features 11 rooms with private bathrooms.

Marino Las Baulas National Park is nearly a 10-minute drive from the Mai Ke Kai Surf House Tamarindo.

While staying at the de Haan you are invited to discover Mirador De Jaco, set a 5-minute ride away, or Del Mar Surf Camp, which is 10 minutes away by car.

Located 0.3 miles from Fortuna Park, the Pura Vibra La Fortuna features 29 rooms with views of the river.

Playa Uvita is about 1.5 miles from the Shipwrecked and Osa Costa Rica is around 0.6 miles away.

With garden views, the venue is placed 10 minutes' walk from the center of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, at a short distance from The Prancing Pony.

With garden views, the venue is placed 10 minutes' walk from the center of San Jose, at a short distance from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum.