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Featured Hostels in Costa Rica

Selina - La Fortuna

Selina - La Fortuna

3 out of 5
Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$167 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hostel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ...
Selina - La Fortuna
Selina - Jaco

Selina - Jaco

3 out of 5
Calle Alice, 100 South and 50, West of Cruz Roja, Jaco, Puntarenas
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The price is NZ$147 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 3-star beach hostel in Jaco. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jaco Beach and Herradura Beach are ...
Selina - Jaco
Selina - San Jose

Selina - San Jose

3 out of 5
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, Barrio Otoya, El Carmen, San José
The price is NZ$141 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hostel in San José. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
Selina - San Jose
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Selina - Monteverde

Selina - Monteverde

3 out of 5
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
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The price is NZ$208 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hostel in Monteverde. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ...
Selina - Monteverde
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

2 out of 5
Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25, San José, San Jose
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$39 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
NZ$39
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa ...
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2 out of 5
SJO Airport Ave, 4th street, Alajuela, Alajuela
Stay at this hostel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Juan Santamaría Park and Central Market ...
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Poshtel Arenal

Poshtel Arenal

2 out of 5
South side of the Catholic church, La Fortuna, Arenal La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$61 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
NZ$61
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
Stay at this hostel in La Fortuna. Enjoy hot springs on site, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National ...
Poshtel Arenal
Hostel La Choza Inn

Hostel La Choza Inn

2 out of 5
Avenue 331, 300 mts West from the post office, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$99 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hostel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hostel La Choza Inn
Selina - Tamarindo

Selina - Tamarindo

3 out of 5
Between Calle Cardinal y Calle Cruz, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
The price is NZ$214 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hostel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach are located ...
Selina - Tamarindo
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Costa Rica Student & Backpacker Accommodation

For you, life is a journey, not a destination. If not for the whole needing a job thing, you’d be a world traveller, and all your friends would be #sojelly. But instead you’ve saved up your time off (or maybe even scored a sweet freelance gig), and you’ve been thinking about all the places you could go. In fact, maybe you’ve been thinking a little too hard—it’s holiday time, and you need a place to stay. You also know you don’t have to be flush with heaps of moolah to find your perfect spot. You just need a place to crash after all your adventures, anyway. We’ve got Costa Rica budget backpackers accommodation to save the day.

Hostels were literally made for last minute travel. They’re cheap, they’re fun, and they’re always around. Kinda like your bestie, hostels are the sort of friend who’s always there for you in a pinch, with a pitcher of margaritas and an epic playlist, ready to party. They’re youth accommodation at its finest. You’ll be out exploring Costa Rica all day, then coming back just to get ready for the nightlife. You’ll probably meet loads of newfound friends, and the next morning—or more likely, afternoon—it all starts again.

When it comes to holidaying on the cheap, backpackers know where it’s at: Costa Rica hostel bookings from lastminute.co.nz. They’ve got everything you need, and nothing you don’t. So throw a few things in your backpack and get travelling—Costa Rica isn’t going to wait forever!

Costa Rica Hostels essential information

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168 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$39
Highest Price
NZ$252
Popular accommodation
Selina - La Fortuna, Selina - Jaco, Selina - San Jose, Selina - Monteverde, Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel, Poshtel Arenal, Hostel La Choza Inn, Selina - Tamarindo

Top trending hotels in Costa Rica

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$252 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, an IHG Hotel

3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$246 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, an IHG Hotel
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