Cheapest hostels in Costa Rica

Passifloras Hostel in Quepos is conveniently located just 7.6 kilometres from Manuel Antonio National Park and a 14-minute walk from Marina Pez Vela, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the area.
This hostel provides essential amenities including free WiFi and air conditioning, with a shared kitchen and lounge area perfect for travellers seeking an affordable and social stay.

Just a 5-minute walk from Uvita Beach, this budget-friendly hostel in Uvita offers convenient access to the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary (13.9 kilometres) and Nauyaca Waterfalls (30.5 kilometres).
Guests can enjoy the year-round outdoor swimming pool, a shared kitchen, and family rooms with air conditioning and garden views, making it an affordable choice for exploring the seaside.

Just steps from Dominical Beach, this budget-friendly hostel offers excellent access to surf and sun, with Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary 7.7 kilometres and Nauyaca Waterfalls 10.3 kilometres away.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, air conditioning, a swimming pool, and free WiFi, making it an affordable and convenient seaside option.

Just a 7-minute stroll from the Monteverde Orchid Garden, Cowboy Hostel in Monteverde, Costa Rica, offers a tranquil garden setting, conveniently located 3.9 kilometres from Sky Adventures Monteverde and 5.9 kilometres from Selvatura Adventure Park.
This budget-friendly hostel provides private rooms with en-suite bathrooms and complimentary WiFi, featuring a shared kitchen and a tour desk, making it an affordable choice for exploring the surrounding area with cycling opportunities.

Just 5.5 kilometres from La Fortuna Waterfall and 4.9 kilometres from Kalambu Hot Springs, this budget-friendly hostel in Fortuna offers a great base for exploring the area.
Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a shared kitchen, and free WiFi, making it an affordable and convenient choice for travellers.

Conveniently located in Monteverde, Costa Rica, this hostel is just 500 meters from the Monteverde Orchid Garden and 2.4 kilometres from Sky Adventures Monteverde.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, Cabinas Vista Al Golffo provides free WiFi, a shared lounge, and a terrace, with some rooms featuring balconies or patios for guests to enjoy.

Located in Colón, this hostel offers convenient access to Juan Santamaría International Airport (14.9 kilometres away), Parque Viva (12.1 kilometres away), and Poas National Park (43.5 kilometres away).
This budget-friendly hostel provides a shared kitchen, private bathrooms, free WiFi, and parking, with a capacity for three guests within its 6 square metre floor area.

Point Break Santa Teresa, a budget-friendly hostel, is located in Santa Teresa Beach, just 1.6 kilometres from Carmen Beach, offering garden views.
This affordable accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a communal terrace, and air conditioning, with the surrounding area being popular for cycling and offering car hire.

Conveniently situated in Liberia, Hostel El Pretal is just a 14-minute walk from Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium and 39 kilometres from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, offering a budget-friendly base for exploration.
This hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning, free WiFi, and a shared kitchen, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Located in Monteverde, Costa Rica, this hostel is situated 3.9 kilometres from Sky Adventures Monteverde and 5.9 kilometres from Selvatura Adventure Park.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, a garden, terrace, and bar, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Just a stone's throw from Tortuguero Beach, Hostel Tortuguero 7backpackers offers a budget-friendly stay in Tortuguero, located 134 kilometres from Juan Santamaría International Airport.
This hostel provides a shared lounge, garden, and bike rental, perfect for exploring the seaside surroundings and enjoying affordable, comfortable accommodation.

Hostel Casa Mar in Liberia is conveniently located 10.9 kilometres from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport and a 16-minute walk from Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium.
This budget-friendly hostel offers complimentary WiFi, on-site parking, and shuttle services, with some units featuring a private terrace for a comfortable stay.

Just 3 minutes' walk from Jaco Beach, Casajungla Hostel offers a budget-friendly stay in Jacó, also located 7.4 kilometres from Rainforest Adventures.
This hostel provides an outdoor swimming pool, a shared kitchen with a fridge and freezer, complimentary WiFi, and bicycle rental, perfect for exploring this seaside town affordably.

Gaudy's Hostel in San José is conveniently located, just 46 kilometres from Poas National Park and a 13-minute walk from La Sabana Metropolitan Park.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a garden, terrace, and a microwave oven in its communal kitchen, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers.

Hotel Mi Linda Tierra is a budget-friendly hostel in Quesada, located 43 kilometres from La Fortuna Waterfall and 40 kilometres from Catarata Tesoro Escondido, with Kalambu Hot Springs also 43 kilometres away.
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, alongside a tranquil garden setting, free WiFi, and an on-site pool table for entertainment.

Located in Siquirres, Hostal y Cabinas Anita-and Rafting Tour! offers a budget-friendly stay, situated 32 kilometres from Universidad EARTH and 39 kilometres from Ebal Rodriguez Stadium.
This hostel provides a garden, bar, and air-conditioned rooms with mountain views, alongside free WiFi and parking, perfect for exploring the area.

Located in Manuel Antonio, this adults-only hostel is situated 2 kilometres from La Macha Beach and 5.3 kilometres from Manuel Antonio National Park.
Offering air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and on-site breakfast, this budget-friendly hostel provides a fitness centre and parking for guests seeking affordable accommodation near the seaside.

Gardens House, a hostel in Alajuela, is conveniently located just 3 kilometres from Juan Santamaría International Airport and Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, with Poas National Park 30 kilometres away.
This budget-friendly accommodation offers a garden, shared lounge, and terrace, alongside free private parking and complimentary WiFi, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Ceiba Hostel in Fortuna offers a budget-friendly stay, conveniently located just 6.1 kilometres from La Fortuna Waterfall and 5.5 kilometres from Kalambu Hot Springs.
Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a terrace with scenic views, making it an excellent choice for affordable exploration of the area.

Just a 10-minute walk from the Monteverde Orchid Garden, Hostel La Suerte offers a budget-friendly stay in Monteverde, Costa Rica, situated 2.7 kilometres from Sky Adventures Monteverde and 1.7 kilometres from Monteverde Ecological Sanctuary.
This hostel provides a tranquil garden setting, a shared lounge and terrace, and a shared kitchen, making it an ideal affordable option for travellers.

Just 500 meters from Monteverde Orchid Garden, Monteverde Monkey Hostel in Santa Elena offers a budget-friendly base in Monteverde, Costa Rica, situated 85 kilometres from Fortuna Airport.
This hostel provides a sun terrace, bar, and organised walking tours, alongside complimentary WiFi and a daily continental breakfast, making it a great choice for affordable stays.

Conveniently located in Fortuna, this hostel offers easy access to La Fortuna Waterfall (5.6 kilometres) and Kalambu Hot Springs (4.9 kilometres).
This budget-friendly hostel provides complimentary WiFi, a garden, and a shared kitchen, alongside a table tennis area for guest enjoyment.

Perfectly situated in Monteverde, Costa Rica, this hotel is just 4.2 kilometres from Sky Adventures Monteverde and 6.3 kilometres from Selvatura Adventure Park, with the Monteverde Orchid Garden a pleasant 9-minute stroll away.
This budget-friendly hotel welcomes families and pets, offering complimentary WiFi, a garden, and free private parking, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay with a single bathroom in each room.

Situated in San José, In The Wind Hostel and Guesthouse is conveniently located 6.3 kilometres from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 7.7 kilometres from the National Stadium of Costa Rica, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This affordable hostel provides a shared kitchen, garden, and terrace, alongside free WiFi, making it an ideal choice for travellers seeking cheap and cozy accommodation with essential amenities.

Boasting a prime beachfront location in Santa Teresa Beach, this hostel is just a 2-minute walk to the sand and 13 kilometres from Montezuma Waterfall.
Enjoying a budget-friendly stay, this accommodation offers a shared kitchen, communal terrace, air conditioning, and a swimming pool, with an optional paid shuttle service available from Cobano Airport, located 13 kilometres away.

Just 500 meters from Montezuma Beach, Luz En El Cielo Eco-B&B/Hostel offers a budget-friendly stay in Montezuma, also situated 1.3 kilometres from Montezuma Waterfall and featuring a peaceful garden with a year-round outdoor pool.
Guests can enjoy shared kitchen facilities, a terrace with barbecue, and on-site car rental, making it an affordable and convenient option for exploring Tortuga Island, 29 kilometres away.

Conveniently located in San José, Nativus Art-Hostel is just a 13-minute walk from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 1.6 kilometres from the National Stadium of Costa Rica, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This hostel provides essential amenities including free WiFi, a shared lounge, and room service, with select rooms featuring a kitchen, making it an affordable choice for travellers seeking comfort and convenience.

Located in Jacó, Room2Board Hostel and Surf School is a budget-friendly hostel situated a mere 1.5-hour drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport.
This affordable accommodation boasts a rooftop terrace with hammocks, a swimming pool, a surf school, and offers free WiFi, making it an ideal choice for travellers seeking cheap and cozy stays near the beach.

Just 400 metres from Tortuguero National Park and steps from the sea, Aracari Garden Hostel offers a budget-friendly stay in Tortuguero.
This affordable hostel boasts a shared kitchen, extensive gardens, and is family friendly, providing a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the seaside attractions.

Located in Fortuna, this hostel is conveniently situated 4 kilometres from Ecoglide Arenal Park and within 5.6 kilometres of La Fortuna Waterfall and Kalambu Hot Springs.
Offering budget-friendly accommodation, this hostel provides complimentary WiFi, free parking, and a shared kitchen, making it an affordable choice for exploring the area.

Located in Uvita, this hostel is just 2.9 kilometres from Uvita Beach, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary (14.3 kilometres) and Nauyaca Waterfalls (30.6 kilometres).
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, an outdoor swimming pool, and complimentary WiFi, making it an affordable and convenient choice near the seaside.

Just a 3-minute walk from Tortuguero Beach, El Hostel Del Patio offers a budget-friendly stay in Tortuguero, located 134 kilometres from Juan Santamaría International Airport.
This hostel provides air conditioning, a terrace, a garden, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a tour desk to assist with local excursions, making it an excellent choice for affordable seaside adventures.

Just a 2-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach, this budget-friendly hostel offers an affordable stay near the seaside.
Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, garden, shared kitchen, and on-site restaurant, with rooms featuring private bathrooms and some including a fridge.

Located in Manuel Antonio, Pura Natura Lodge is just 1.8 kilometres from La Macha Beach and 3.9 kilometres from Manuel Antonio National Park, offering a convenient base for exploring this popular destination.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a swimming pool, a garden, and an on-site restaurant, making it an affordable and comfortable choice for travellers seeking seaside adventures.

Shipwrecked Hostel in Uvita is located 2.9 kilometres from Uvita Beach and 12.9 kilometres from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Perfectly situated for exploring San José, this hostel is just a 7-minute walk from the National Stadium of Costa Rica and 0.97 kilometres from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, offering a budget-friendly base for your adventures.
This affordable hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a communal kitchen with a fridge and microwave, alongside on-site dining options and valet parking for added convenience.