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

Wonderful hospitality in the perfect location. Quiet, peaceful setting in walking distance to Playa Grande that one has to oneself. Great menu at the onsite restaurant. A car is of advantage. Highly recommended.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
228 reviews
Price from
$54
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Cahuita, a 2-minute walk from Negra, Cabinas Nirvana has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel has family rooms.

Review score
8.6
Excellent
8 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Cahuita, a 6-minute walk from Blanca, Casa Mamré has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Right on the water, this little slice of heaven will give you some real Costa Rican vibes! The accommodations are very basic but the folks there are so very great! This has been my favorite place to stay in this country so far!
Review score
8.6
Excellent
57 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Cahuita, within a 5-minute walk of Blanca and half a mile of Negra, Cabinas Smith 2 has accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking...

I like it because it was close and the staff was kind with me. Besides, it was quiet and mostly clean and tidy.
Review score
7.9
Good
107 reviews
Price from
$41
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Cahuita, a 6-minute walk from Blanca, Cabinas Smith has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Family owned business very attentive to the needs of those staying there. We enjoyed our stay there and would stay there again!!
Review score
7.0
Good
28 reviews
Price from
$70
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Cahuita, a 4-minute walk from Blanca, Amapolas Palmera Rooms has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

The staff is kind , since they dont have refrigerator in the room, we are able to ask for our ice cubes atleast. The location is very close to the bus terminal.
Review score
7.9
Good
12 reviews
Price from
$38
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 6-minute walk from Negra Beach, La Tribu Boutique Hostel for women provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

I love the women’s community, curated activities & the amenities they offer to make your experience well rounded :) location was amazing. Super safe for women!
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
568 reviews
Price from
$63
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 2-minute walk from Negra Beach, Pagalù Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Super clean hostel with open air gardens, great kitchen and dining areas, hammocks, comfortable beds, fresh brewed coffee every morning, helpful and friendly staff.
Review score
8.8
Excellent
1,244 reviews
Price from
$38
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, located in Playa Cocles, 0.9 mi from the center of Puerto Viejo, has its facilities right in front of the sea.

Right on the beach basically, the kitchen was absolutely amazing. Loads of different pots and pans, loads of space to cook and fridge space to store your food. The beds all had curtains which is always nice to have a little more privacy. The showers were pretty comfortable and most of them you could choose your temperature.
Review score
8.2
Very Good
723 reviews
Price from
$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 2-minute walk from Cocles Beach, Tasty Dayz Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

Great for family.
Review score
8.3
Very Good
914 reviews
Price from
$47.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $66.11
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 945 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: $45
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,673 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: $117.52
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 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: $45
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,673 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: $45
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,673 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: $45.20
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 692 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: $45
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,673 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $90.40
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 374 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: $66.11
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 945 reviews
    a great hostel - super comfy rooms, great location right by the bus station, very friendly hosts, good kitchen, cheap laundry (5$)
    Guest review by
    Leela
    Young couple