Cheapest hostels in Costa Rica

Located in Drake, this hostel is situated just 2.1 kilometres from Colorada and 5 kilometres from Drake Bay Airport, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the region.
Guests can enjoy a private beach area, complimentary bicycle hire, and an on-site restaurant with diverse cuisine options, alongside air-conditioned rooms with terraces and convenient room service.

Flor De Katty Hostel Airport in Alajuela is conveniently located 3.1 kilometres from Juan Santamaría International Airport, making it an ideal budget-friendly choice for travellers.
This hostel offers a shared kitchen and lounge, plus complimentary WiFi, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay with easy access to local attractions like Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, just 2.3 kilometres away.

Situated in Barrio Escalante, San José, this hostel is 6.1 kilometres from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 7.6 kilometres from the National Stadium of Costa Rica.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, free WiFi throughout, and a tour desk, making it an affordable choice for exploring the city.

Casa Bohio Surf is a hostel located in Jacó, just 200 meters from Jaco Beach, 6.1 kilometres from Rainforest Adventures Jaco, and 25.7 kilometres from Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva.
This budget-friendly accommodation offers a shared kitchen and lounge, complimentary WiFi, and a terrace, perfect for travellers seeking affordable seaside stays near the beach.

Conveniently located in San José, this hostel is 4.3 kilometres from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 19.3 kilometres from Juan Santamaría International Airport.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen, WiFi, a swimming pool, and a terrace, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

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.

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.

Just 3 minutes on foot from the renowned Playa Pavones surf spot, this B&B in Pavones offers a budget-friendly stay with excellent location and cleanliness ratings.
Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi, free parking, and on-site yoga and fitness classes, with select units featuring a terrace for outdoor dining and peaceful garden views.

Conveniently located in Grecia, this hostel is situated 19 kilometres from Poas National Park and 17 kilometres from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, offering budget-friendly access to local attractions.
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen and complimentary WiFi, making it an affordable choice for travellers exploring Costa Rica.

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.

Ideally situated in Cartago, this hostel is approximately 8.2 kilometres from Jardín Botánico Lankester and 17.7 kilometres from Ujarras Ruins, offering a budget-friendly base for exploration.
This hostel provides comfortable accommodation for up to three guests, featuring private bathrooms, balconies in select rooms, and mountain views, all within reasonable driving distance of Irazú Volcano and Parque Diversiones.

Just 1.9 kilometres from Uvita Beach, Karandi Hostel in Uvita offers a budget-friendly stay with convenient access to the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary (14 kilometres) and Nauyaca Waterfalls (29 kilometres).
This hostel provides a communal kitchen, a bar, a restaurant, and on-site yoga classes, alongside free WiFi and parking, making it an affordable and comfortable base for exploring the area.

Located in San José, Costa Rica, this hostel is housed in a neocolonial architectural gem, just 32 kilometres from Juan Santa María International Airport and conveniently close to museums, cathedrals, and parks.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, the hostel provides private rooms and dormitories with amenities like air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a microwave oven, ensuring a comfortable and affordable experience for travellers.

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.

Located in Fortuna, Argdivan Hostel is conveniently situated just over 4.8 kilometres from La Fortuna Waterfall and 4.9 kilometres from Kalambu Hot Springs, offering an affordable base for exploring local attractions.
This budget-friendly hostel provides essential amenities including a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, air conditioning, and a terrace, alongside recreational activities like darts and bike rental.

Casa Zafiro B&B in San José is conveniently located, sitting 5.1 kilometres from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 6.4 kilometres from the National Stadium of Costa Rica, with Juan Santamaría International Airport 20.9 kilometres away.
This budget-friendly hostel offers complimentary WiFi, a garden, and a terrace, alongside bike rental and organised sightseeing tours to explore the local area.

Just 50 metres from Tortuguero Beach, Chinitas Eco Lodge offers a budget-friendly hostel experience in Tortuguero, boasting a prime beachfront location.
This affordable hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with garden and lake views, complimentary WiFi, and a tour desk, perfect for exploring the nearby seaside attractions.

Situated in Drake Bay, this hostel is just a 9-minute walk from Las Caletas Beach and approximately 16 kilometres from Drake Bay Airport, offering an affordable base for exploring the area.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, on-site restaurant and bar, a garden, and a terrace, with free WiFi available throughout, making it a well-equipped option for budget-friendly travellers.

Located in San José, this hostel is situated 4.5 kilometres from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 6.1 kilometres from the National Stadium of Costa Rica, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen with a fridge, freezer, and microwave, alongside a garden, terrace, and swimming pool, making it an affordable choice with excellent user ratings.

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.

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.

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.

Located in San José, Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is conveniently situated 6 kilometres from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 7.4 kilometres from the National Stadium of Costa Rica, offering an affordable base for exploring the city.
This women-only hostel provides a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, free WiFi throughout, and is just 9.8 kilometres from Parque Diversiones, making it a budget-friendly choice for solo female travellers.

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.

Just 1.4 kilometres from Quepos town and 4 kilometres from Manuel Antonio National Park, Hostel Plinio offers a budget-friendly stay in Manuel Antonio with ocean view balconies from all rooms.
This hostel boasts a refreshing swimming pool, a shared kitchen, and a restaurant, providing a comfortable and affordable base for exploring the nearby seaside attractions.

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.

Just 3.5 kilometres from the Arenal Volcano slopes, this budget-friendly hostel in Fortuna offers a fantastic base for exploring the region, with Arenal Lake a 16-minute drive and La Fortuna Waterfall a 14-minute drive away.
Arenal Backpackers Resort provides affordable accommodation with a swimming pool, on-site restaurant, bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi, alongside 24-hour tour arrangement services for volcano hikes and rafting.

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.

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.

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.

Just 100 meters from the surf break and beach in Santa Teresa, Pura Vida Mini Hostel offers a tranquil setting surrounded by tropical gardens, providing an affordable base for your stay.
This budget-friendly hostel features a refreshing swimming pool, a shared kitchen with a fridge and dishwasher, and a relaxing social area with hammocks, alongside air conditioning and free WiFi in communal areas.

Hotel Arenal by Regina in Fortuna offers a budget-friendly stay, situated 5.1 kilometres from La Fortuna Waterfall and 4.3 kilometres from Kalambu Hot Springs.
This hostel provides air conditioning, a garden, a terrace, and a restaurant, perfect for exploring Fortuna's attractions.

Just a 4-minute walk from the renowned Santa Teresa Beach, this budget-friendly hostel is ideally situated for seaside adventures, with Montezuma Waterfall located 14 kilometres away and Tortuga Island 40 kilometres distant.
Offering free WiFi, air conditioning, and a communal kitchen with a fridge and dishwasher, this hostel provides a comfortable and affordable base for exploring the area, complete with a garden and terrace.

Just a 6-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach, The Cafecito Surfhouse offers budget-friendly hostel accommodation in Santa Teresa Beach, situated 13.7 kilometres from Montezuma Waterfall.
This affordable hostel provides guests with air conditioning, free WiFi, and shared kitchen and grill facilities, with some rooms featuring a private patio for added comfort.

Just 4.7 kilometres from Manuel Antonio National Park and 5.5 kilometres from Marina Pez Vela, this budget-friendly hostel in Manuel Antonio offers a range of rooms and a two-bedroom house, with pets welcome and free private parking.
Guests can enjoy rooms with air conditioning, a shared kitchen featuring a fridge and microwave, and a garden, perfect for those seeking affordable accommodation near the seaside.

Just 100 meters from Santa Teresa Beach, La Posada Hostel offers an affordable stay in Santa Teresa, conveniently located 5 kilometers from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve and a mere 82 meters from a bus station.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a social atmosphere with a bar and a shared kitchen, alongside a swimming pool and a range of bookable activities like surf lessons and ATV rentals, ensuring a comfortable and entertaining experience.