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Costa Rica Budget Hotels and Hostels

Accommodations come at every price and comfort level: from luxurious ecolodges and sparkling all-inclusive resorts to backpacker palaces and spartan rooms with little more than a bed and four cinderblock walls. The variety and number of rooms on offer means that advance booking is not usually mandatory.

Rates provided are for the high- or dry-season, generally between December to April. Many lodges lower their prices during the low or rainy season, from May to November. Prices change quickly in Costa Rica, so view prices as approximations. Expect to pay a premium during Christmas, New Year and Easter week (Semana Santa). Prices are inclusive of tax and given in US dollars, which is the preferred currency for listing rates in Costa Rica. However, colones are accepted everywhere, and are usually exchanged at current rates without an additional fee.

A sales and tourism tax of 16.3% is added to all room fees. We have attempted to include taxes in the prices listed here. Paying with a credit card sometimes incurs additional fees, and note that many hotels charge per person, rather than per room – read rates carefully.

The term cabina (cabin) is a catch-all for Costa Rican hotels that can define wide range of prices and amenities – from very rustic to very expensive.

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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 $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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from $10 per night
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Casa Tranquilo Hostal

This wonderful little hotel is owned and managed by a delightful Tico couple, David and Elena (and their...

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from $9 per night
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Galileo Hostel

In a vintage house east of Parque La Sabana, this snug, friendly hostel has several dormitories and four...

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from $18 per night
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Funky Monkey Lodge

Up the hill from Tuanis, this funky hostel-cum-lodge is situated at the top of a natural-rock hill, and ...

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from $15 per night
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Cuesta Arriba Hostel

Up a hill and across from one of Santa Teresa’s best surf breaks, this is a thinking person's hostel att...

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from $30 per night
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Cascada Verde The Green Waterfall

About 2km inland and uphill from Uvita, this organic permaculture farm and holistic retreat attracts leg...

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