Cheapest hostels in Costa Rica

Conveniently located in Fortuna, this hostel is just 5 kilometres from La Fortuna Waterfall and 5.4 kilometres from Kalambu Hot Springs, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the area.
Enjoy complimentary WiFi, air-conditioned rooms with a seating area and TV, and a shared kitchen, all within a 13-square-metre space featuring a private patio with river views.

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.

Just 500 meters from Palmar Sur's natural beauty, La Muñequita Lodge 2 offers a peaceful, budget-friendly hostel retreat with complimentary bicycles for exploring the area.
This affordable hostel boasts 80 square meters of space and features a kitchen, a garden, and evening entertainment, with a tour desk available to arrange local excursions.

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.

Conveniently situated in Manuel Antonio, this budget-friendly hostel is just 2.4 kilometres from Manuel Antonio National Park and approximately 1.5 miles from Espadilla Beach, offering easy access to the area's natural beauty.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, complimentary WiFi, and air conditioning, with options for airport transfers and car rental, making it an affordable choice for exploring this seaside destination.

Casa Victoria Alojamiento is a hostel located in San Isidro de El General, offering a budget-friendly stay just 21 kilometres from the Nauyaca Waterfalls and 39 kilometres from both Cerro de la Muerte and the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary.
This affordable accommodation features shared kitchen facilities, a terrace with mountain views, and private host management, making it ideal for exploring the local natural attractions.

Just 500 meters from Puerto Jiménez airport, La Palapa Hut Nature Hostel offers a budget-friendly escape immersed in nature, with direct access to surrounding forests and gardens.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with private entrances and garden or river views, alongside a shared kitchen and tour desk, perfect for exploring this affordable Costa Rican gem.

Conveniently located in Escazu, Ester's Place is a hostel offering a budget-friendly stay just 4.3 kilometres from the National Stadium of Costa Rica and 5.9 kilometres from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, with Juan Santamaría International Airport 16 kilometres away.
This affordable hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning, a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and offers room service for added convenience during your stay.

Located in San José, this hostel is approximately 5.5 kilometres from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 6.9 kilometres from the National Stadium of Costa Rica, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, a garden, a terrace, and recreational activities like pool, with free private parking and complimentary WiFi available throughout this affordable accommodation.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 minutes on foot from Colorada, this hostel in Drake offers a tranquil garden and a sun-drenched terrace, making it a truly budget-friendly option for seaside stays.
Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi and rooms with balconies offering garden views, with hiking opportunities nearby and a paid airport shuttle service available for added 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 a few metres from the beach in Santa Teresa, this hostel offers a budget-friendly stay perfect for surfers and beachgoers seeking immediate ocean access.
This cheap and cozy accommodation provides air conditioning and a shared, fully equipped kitchen, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience for up to one guest per room.

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.

Directly on the beachfront in Tambor, Hostel Carmen offers adult-only accommodation just a 6-minute walk from Tambor Beach and 10 kilometres from Cobano Airport.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts private balconies, a shared kitchen, on-site minimarket, bike hire, and free WiFi, providing an affordable seaside escape with private parking.

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.

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.

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.

Just 500 meters from the historic Old Town and the bustling market square, this hostel is located in a well-connected district of Costa Rica.
Offering a stylish, air-conditioned 6-bed female-only dorm with spacious double-size bunk beds, USB chargers, and secure storage, this budget-friendly accommodation provides a secure and comfortable stay with an ensuite bathroom and an outdoor balcony kitchen.

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.

Located in Liberia, this hostel is a 16-minute walk from Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium and approximately 38.6 kilometres from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a garden, shared lounge, and terrace, with free WiFi throughout and an on-site kitchen complete with a microwave oven.

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.

Just 400 metres from the popular Santa Teresa Beach, Akih Pods Hostel offers a budget-friendly stay in Santa Teresa Beach.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a communal kitchen, a garden, and evening entertainment, with hiking, snorkeling, and cycling opportunities nearby for an affordable seaside adventure.

Just a 17-minute walk from La Macha Beach, this adults-only hostel in Manuel Antonio is conveniently situated approximately 4.4 kilometres from Manuel Antonio National Park and 4 kilometres from Marina Pez Vela, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the area.
This hostel provides free WiFi, air conditioning, and parking, alongside a garden and bar, making it an affordable and comfortable choice for your seaside getaway.

Just 500 meters from Dominical Beach, this budget-friendly hostel offers an affordable stay in Dominical, with easy access to attractions like Manuel Antonio National Park (48 kilometres away) and Nauyaca Waterfalls (9.7 kilometres away).
This 26 square meter hostel features one bedroom and one bathroom, complete with air conditioning, free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private balcony offering garden views, making it a perfect cheap and cozy base for exploring the seaside.