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Rana Roja Lodge & Cabina

This Tico-run spot offers one of the best-value options in the area...

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from $11 per night
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Hostel Pangea

This industrial-strength, Tico-owned hostel – 25 dorms and 25 private rooms – has been a popular 20-some...

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from $13 per night
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Hostel Toruma

This graceful neoclassical home once belonged to José Figueres, the Costa Rican president who abolished ...

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from $10 per night
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Alajuela Backpackers

This four-story inn is more hotel than hostel, with private rooms and dorms surrounding a plant-draped a...

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from $17 per night
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Maleku Hostel

This sweet little backpackers’ abode has spic-and-span rooms tucked into a vintage home on a quiet stree...

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from $11 per night
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Hostel Vista Serena

In an area that is hopelessly overpriced, it’s a relief to find such a great budget hostel...

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from $26 per night
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El Punto

This converted elementary school is now a chic loft hotel, and would definitely feel more at home in tre...

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from $14 per night
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Tina's Casitas

For backpackers seeking something a little unconventional, Tina's might do it for you...

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from $11 per night
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Casa Yoses Hostel

A mellow spot, this nine-room Spanish Revival–style house from 1949 is perched on a hill that offers lov...

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from $9 per night
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Sleepers Sleep Cheaper Hostel

Say it five times fast to ingrain it in your brain, because you'll want to take advantage of this terrif...

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from $13 per night
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Costa Rica Backpackers

This extremely popular hostel has 15 dormitories and 13 private double rooms spread out over several str...

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from $13 per night
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Mamallena Backpackers

Named after a tasty bread pudding, 'Mama's full' is an appropriate moniker for this new hostel that will...

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from $15 per night
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Hostal Los Lagos

This is the most hostel-like of the near-the-airport options...

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from $15 per night
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Xamanek Hostel

A welcome newcomer in the often-overpriced Zona Viva area is this comfy little hostel...

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from $34 per night
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Hotel Posada Del Museo

This posada (country-style inn) is at a diagonal from the Museo Nacional, in a 1928 structure w...

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from $15 per night
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Green House Hostel

This attractive hostel is adorned with hanging plants, historic photographs and antiques...

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from $27 per night
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Hotel Domilocos

This Italian-owned property is a solid midrange option, with Mediterranean-inspired grounds, an attracti...

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from $10 per night
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Cabinas Vista Al Golfo

Rooms in this bright, kitschy lodge are well kept, the showers are hot and the owners will make you feel...

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from $12 per night
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Arenal Backpackers Resort

Set out on its own, this self-proclaimed ‘five-star hostel’ with volcano views is among the cushier host...

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from $15 per night
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Tranquilo Backpackers

Tranquilo radiates with mellow vibes and relaxing times...

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Luna's Castle Hostel

From the same twisted minds that brought you Mondo Taitu and Hostel Heike in Bocas del Toro, Luna's Cast...

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