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Located in Cahuita, a few steps from Negra, Cabinas Algebra provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

For this price it is a perfect place to stay. Hosts are outstanding friendly, the location is amazing with a lush garden and close to a really nice beach. If a place still (in 2025) has the original (now fairly dirty) posters of how to handle covid on the door of the room, it tells you a lot about the eye for detail...
Review score
9.1
Superb
228 reviews
Price from
£47.84
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Cahuita, 200 metres from Negra, Cabinas Nirvana features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

My greatest concerns are always how clean bed sheets and bathroom is, and how confortable will the bed be, Nirvana met my expectations. Plus, within a 2 min safe walk you have restaurants, fun, and beach. Thanks Nirvana.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
8 reviews
Price from
£39.87
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Cahuita, 600 metres from Blanca, Casa Mamré features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Lovely little hostel right by the ocean. The owners were very friendly and helped me a lot.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
57 reviews
Price from
£26.58
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Cahuita, within 500 metres of Blanca and less than 1 km of Negra, Cabinas Smith 2 features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

Was pleasantly surprised. Small room but functional. Clean, comfortable, great value.
Review score
7.9
Good
107 reviews
Price from
£36.32
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Cahuita, 500 metres from Blanca, Cabinas Smith features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Garden looks like in photos.
Review score
7.0
Good
28 reviews
Price from
£62.01
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Cahuita, 400 metres from Blanca, Amapolas Palmera Rooms features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Free WiFi and room service are available.

We ended up in an apartment with bed, bathroom and kitchen which was very handy. The place is spacious and clean, they cleaned it during our stay as well (stayed for three nights). The owners even helped us cook our beens because they saw us struggling ! Only downside : it’s very hot in the room and the fan does not always suffice to help you bear the heat.
Review score
7.9
Good
12 reviews
Price from
£33.67
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Puerto Viejo, 500 metres from Negra Beach, La Tribu Boutique Hostel for women provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

It was such an amazing experience to be surrounded of nice people, I met new friends there to spent the days I was there but the best was the activities they were doing for us (cooking lessons, painting...) that give us the chance to interact with everybody and have fun! This was my first experience with a "only woman" hostel; and I am just sorry that my stay there was for just 2 days. Thank you for organising this lovely space to share and meet each others <3
Review score
9.0
Superb
567 reviews
Price from
£55.81
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Puerto Viejo, 200 metres from Negra Beach, Pagalù Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

We had a room upstairs at the back which was very confortable. Everything was clean, there is a big kitchen very well equiped, the staff is nice and welcoming … would definitely stay again !
Review score
8.8
Fabulous
1,244 reviews
Price from
£33.67
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, located in Playa Cocles, 1.5 km from the center of Puerto Viejo, has its facilities right in front of the sea.

Location was awesome, beachfront, animals...
Review score
8.2
Very good
723 reviews
Price from
£43.85
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Puerto Viejo, 200 metres from Cocles Beach, Tasty Dayz Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

Location was generally quiet and very well located
Review score
8.3
Very good
913 reviews
Price from
£37.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £51.83
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 946 reviews
    Wonderfull spot, really lovely host that gave us many tips. Thanks again! Really lovely place, big rooms, clean bathrooms. Airco perfect. Kitchen very clean, very complete. Nice pool, little garden. And two cute dogs! One of the best hostel places in Costa rica.
    Guest review by
    Hannah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £35.28
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 1,672 reviews
    perfect hostel - super helpful staff, really well laid out kitchen & dorm, great location
    Guest review by
    Zoe
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 52 reviews
    The best accommodation we had in Costa Rica! House is perfectly clean, spacious, comfortable and very well equipped. The air conditioning, wifi and washing machine worked perfectly. Great location in a quiet and safe place with beautiful views of the garden and banana plantation. Wendy took excellent care of us. She is super kind, helpful and friendly. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
    Guest review by
    AlaBro
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £92.14
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 36 reviews
    Friendly staff. great location, very close to the National Park, but also just out of main town so it was quiet. plentiful breakfast. Loads of wildlife in the gardens around the hotel - saw monkeys everyday (Howlers and Capuchins) and lots more. The pool is a great place to chill out and enjoy the gardens. The track to the hotel is well lit and perfectly safe. Rooms are good size and showers have plenty of hot water. Rooms had both air-con and fans so easy to regulate temperature.
    Guest review by
    Sam_Roberts
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £35.28
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 1,672 reviews
    The best hostel I've ever stayed at. Excellent room & facilities. Clean & seemingly new shared facilities. Good WiFi in cabin. Super secure. Wildlife all around & short walk to the national park.
    Guest review by
    Kathleen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £35.28
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 1,672 reviews
    The best hostel I've ever stayed at. Rooms & shared bathroom facilities looked brand new & we're super clean. Stunning. Cool. Could hear howler monkeys from the accommodation. Drying racks provided. Great value for money & setting.
    Guest review by
    Kathleen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £35.44
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 693 reviews
    Nice backpacker-style hostel with friendly atmosphere, individual apartments and a shared kitchen building. Very good located to the Cahuita National Park (just 5 min walking distance) - ideal for early-morning visits!
    Guest review by
    Holger Schlingloff
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £35.28
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 1,672 reviews
    The hostel is located really close to the national park, the restaurants, and the shops. Five minute walking distance maximum to the furthest restaurant. The bed was comfy and had a personal fan and light. The lockers came with a lock. The water was safe to drink.
    Guest review by
    Jesse
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £70.87
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 373 reviews
    We loved this place! The decor was gorgeous, we had a lovely veranda overlooking the garden, it felt really safe and friendly, great location right on the beach, near to restaurants and short walk into town. Would highly recommend!
    Guest review by
    Virginia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £51.83
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 946 reviews
    a great hostel - super comfy rooms, great location right by the bus station, very friendly hosts, good kitchen, cheap laundry (5$)
    Guest review by
    Leela
    Young couple