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Offering an extensive garden with an outdoor lounge area, a shared living room with TV and swimming pool, Hostel La Botella de Leche is located 300 metres from Tamarindo Beach.

Good location and friendly staff / people
Review score
8.4
Very good
1,164 reviews
Price from
£55.05
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica is located in Tamarindo, an ideal spot for surfing and enjoying the beach.

Love the communal spaces, large kitchen and AC in our room.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
504 reviews
Price from
£44.29
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Tamarindo, 500 metres from Tamarindo Beach, TamaHostel & Glamping features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

I stayed in the King Studio and it was enormous. Really liked it. Great value for money. The staff were lovely. Easy to socialise with other travellers. It’s a chilled hostel so don’t expect beer pong, pool and bar crawls. Good location, 5 mins walk to centre of town and the beach. Very quiet at night.
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
252 reviews
Price from
£37.63
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Tamarindo, 700 metres from Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo Backpackers features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

Had a good energy in the kitchen and around the pool area. Lots of places to sit and hang out.
Review score
8.8
Fabulous
241 reviews
Price from
£82.31
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Tamarindo and with Tamarindo Beach reachable within 600 metres, Mai Ke Kai Surf House offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Review score
8.8
Fabulous
263 reviews
Price from
£53.15
1 night, 2 adults

Providing free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and bar, Pupa House - Capsule Hotel - Adults Only is located in Tamarindo.

Price
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
33 reviews
Price from
£70.87
1 night, 2 adults

Offering a restaurant, Coral Reef Surf Hostel and Camp is located in Tamarindo. Surf lessons are provided. Each room will provide you with air conditioning and free WiFi.

Staff was nice, bed was comfy
Review score
6.4
Pleasant
268 reviews
Price from
£46.77
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Tamarindo, within 600 metres of Tamarindo Beach and 1.6 km of Grande Beach, Pura Vida Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

I had a great stay here and met some wonderful people...including the owner: I remain thankful for his coffee that was always there for the share : ) ...The hostel is a short step from shops, an easy stroll to the beach, a place with a peaceful vibe, there's a large kitchen and plenty of chill space, I will definitely return.
Review score
6.1
Pleasant
270 reviews
Price from
£44.29
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Playa Grande, a few steps from Grande Beach, Pipe House Playa Grande offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

Super nice set up. Friendly staff great location. We loved it.
Review score
9.3
Superb
125 reviews
Price from
£74.19
1 night, 2 adults

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and restaurant, Playa Grande Surf Camp is set in Playa Grande.

Great straff, easy access to surfboard, 5 min to the beach, good kitchen to prepare food, doesn’t feel crowded, love it
Review score
9.0
Superb
267 reviews
Price from
£44.29
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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  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 1,164 reviews

    Offering an extensive garden with an outdoor lounge area, a shared living room with TV and swimming pool, Hostel La Botella de Leche is located 300 metres from Tamarindo Beach.

    Guest review
    Well located hotel with nice rooms and friendly staff.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 252 reviews

    Situated in Tamarindo, 500 metres from Tamarindo Beach, TamaHostel & Glamping features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Very nice employees, clean and spacious facilities.
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 504 reviews

    Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica is located in Tamarindo, an ideal spot for surfing and enjoying the beach.

    Guest review
    Well equipped kitchen, cool vibes and nice people!
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 33 reviews

    Providing free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and bar, Pupa House - Capsule Hotel - Adults Only is located in Tamarindo.

    Guest review
    Amazing stay!! Super friendly and helpful staff, very clean, great location.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    6.1
    Pleasant · 270 reviews

    Set in Tamarindo, within 600 metres of Tamarindo Beach and 1.6 km of Grande Beach, Pura Vida Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    great communal areas & good chats with the owner
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    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 334 reviews

    Located in Tamarindo, 100 metres from Tamarindo Beach, Tsunami Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    I had a large private room with a terrace. The location was very quiet.
  • Review score
    6.4
    Pleasant · 268 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Coral Reef Surf Hostel and Camp is located in Tamarindo. Surf lessons are provided. Each room will provide you with air conditioning and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Great location, hot water, air conditioning in room, great personnel very helpful
  • Budget options available

    Set in Tamarindo, The Backside House provides free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from Tamarindo Beach.

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  • Avg. price/night: £70.87
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 33 reviews
    What an awesome stay. Could not recommend it more! Great location (15 minute walk from the beach and 10 minute walk from town). The hostel is so clean and tidy, the staff are incredibly kind and friendly, the pods are amazing!! If you're a solo traveller and you need a little privacy after staying in so many hostels, this is the perfect option. And on top of that the butterfly garden is just so cool. 10 out 10, will definitely stay here again when back in Tamarindo.
    Guest review by
    Mason
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £98.77
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 241 reviews
    Best hostel ever - beautiful place and beautiful people, made the best friends and had the best time. Special shout out to Marco, the kindest surf instructor, and Tuba the dog!
    Guest review by
    Abigail
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £44.29
    Review score
    6.1
    Pleasant · 270 reviews
    It was in a good location, very close to town. Was one of the cheapest hostels in Tamarindo. Rooms were decorated nicely.
    Guest review by
    Emily
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £53.15
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 504 reviews
    Such a nice hostel! Staff were super friendly, everything was clean, great location and lovely pool and communal areas.
    Guest review by
    Emily
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 263 reviews
    Maria and Mati are incredible and have created the best Hostel in Tamarindo. Friendly, Clean, affordable, and have created a great vibe for those looking to surf.
    Guest review by
    Henry
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 263 reviews
    Lovely hostel, great common area, helpful and friendly staff. They offer good discount for surf lesson. Everything you can wish for as a backpacker
    Guest review by
    Amélianne
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 263 reviews
    Nice airy hostel. I stayed in the 8 bed dorm. There was plenty of space around each bunk bed, a fan and AC and a cabinet each to lock with key. Although a small hostel there was ample communal space in the front ( large sofa,table) and on the balcony plus some work out space. Kitchen was clean and well equipped with new pans etc. Staff were really welcoming and super helpful going the extra mile. Location was great. Quiet time 10pm to 7am and not a party hostel which is what I wanted. Very well run and friendly.
    Guest review by
    Kareen
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 263 reviews
    One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at. Small, cosy and super friendly place. The staff were very welcoming and helped me numerous times throughout my stay from booking tours and trying to find transfers to booking surfing lessons at the hostel (highly recommend!). Special thanks to Camila who was incredibly nice and helpful :) As for the room, it was also nice. Even though the room is for 8 people, it is quite spacious and clean.
    Guest review by
    Angelina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £53.15
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 504 reviews
    Best Hostel I've ever been!!! Everything is great, the rooms are comfy, the bathrooms are clean and tidy. The kitchen is very complete, they even have free coffee, sugar, salt and oil! The staff is very cool and helpfull with anything you need, Kelly the manager is the best, she wants the best for You and your trip. Great location just 200 meters from the centre of the town, close to all night clubs and food places! I Will come back for sure. :)))
    Guest review by
    Sosa
    Solo traveller