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The best hostels in Puerto Jiménez

Some of the best backpacker spots in Puerto Jiménez

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Located in Puerto Jiménez, 1.8 miles from Tigre Beach, La Palapa Hut Nature Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Great people/vibes AC
Review score
Good
411 reviews
Price from
$58.80
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Dos Brazos, Bolita Trails and Lodging features a garden and a bar. The hostel provides both free WiFi and free private parking. At the hostel every room comes with bed linen and towels.

Bolita is an amazing place. First off, the trails are worth the trip if you like to hike. In my experience it is rare to find great trails that you don’t need a guide to hike in OSA. I stayed in a small room and the set up was comfortable considering how far up in the jungle I was. The staff was friendly and cooking and bathing facilities were solid. A great deck above the cooking area was great for yoga or just taking a break during the afternoon heat. This place is natural or clothing-optional so be prepared. I was there twice over a month period, one time there was a fair amount of nudity, the next not at all. Really depends on who is there. Can’t recommend enough if you want remote with great hiking.
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Exceptional
331 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Pavones, a 14-minute walk from Playa Pavones, Hostel Esperanza provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

I loved the location of the hostel. The volunteers were fantastic and super helpful. The kitchen was large and well stocked with sharp knives?!?! AC in the rooms were powerful and made for such good sleeps. Boards for rent at the property were in good shape and came in a variety of shapes but not too much diversity in size above 7’.
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Wonderful
148 reviews
Price from
$63.25
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Pavones, a 5-minute walk from Playa Pavones, Surf Shack Room #1 provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Review score
Exceptional
7 reviews

Located in Pavones, a 4-minute walk from Playa Pavones, Caza Olas provides accommodations with a garden and free private parking.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. Alonso, Coco and his mom are great hosts!!! The place atmosphere is very friendly and people from all over the world come there to surf in good vibe and sharing atmosphere. The location is very close to Pavones surf.
Review score
Good
74 reviews
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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: $67
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    Very Good · 927 reviews
    Beautiful room, but we paid extra for that. Good facilities and helpful staff. The hostel is in a great location.
    Guest review by
    Hilary
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $58
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    Very Good · 434 reviews
    - seemed quite safe - quiet
    Guest review by
    Natalie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $113
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    Wonderful · 28 reviews
    -big flat -clean and modern furniture -cheap -good wifi
    Guest review by
    Felix
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $58
    Review score
    Very Good · 434 reviews
    Great location in the heart of Puerto Jimenez, which couldn’t be closer to the standard bakery meeting point for the Corcovado trip to leave from. Walkable to all restaurants and waterfront and felt very safe! Staff incredibly friendly, including offering great local restaurant recommendations, and accommodation simple and nice with much needed air con. Staff kindly allowed us to store our luggage for 2 nights while we went to Corcovado and so we stayed an extra night upon return to Puerto Jimenez.
    Guest review by
    Sophie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $67
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    Very Good · 927 reviews
    The room was great with a great view. The staff went above and beyond to make my stay really special. They arrange great tours. The property is in a great location but also very quiet and close to the beach. I felt very safe as a solo traveler.
    Guest review by
    Mary
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $66.44
    Review score
    Good · 411 reviews
    The best hostel I stayed during my central america trip! Staff is super nice, you see sloths, tucans and racoons just in the middle of the garden! 10/10
    Guest review by
    Patricia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $134.24
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    Very Good · 54 reviews
    Location, Puerto Jiménez is a very nice quite spot, mangroves, beach, town all within easy walking distance Chosa Manglar was a fabulous place with a private room set back in a mangrove garden, lots of wildlife just outside the door a good communal area and kitchen I extended my stay ii liked it so much. Would definitely recommend to backpackers and budget travellers. Will most certainly be back.
    Guest review by
    Andrew Garrigan
    Solo traveler