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Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel

2 out of 5
15 C. 13 San José San José
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$70 per night from 9 June to 10 June
AU$70
9 June - 10 June
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Viajero San José Hostel in San José (Carmen), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and 6 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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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 AU$29 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$29
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in San José, a short 7-minute walk from National Museum of Costa Rica and 13 minutes ...
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Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel

2.5 out of 5
Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela
The price is AU$52 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$52
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Toucan Hostel in Rio Segundo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Casino Fiesta and City Mall.
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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2 out of 5
SJO Airport Ave, 4th street Alajuela Alajuela
The price is AU$51 per night from 2 June to 3 June
AU$51
2 June - 3 June
includes taxes & fees
A stay at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel places you in the heart of Alajuela, a 2-minute drive from City Mall and 11 minutes from Plaza Real Cariari.
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Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

2 out of 5
Av. 325 La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$70 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$70
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Viajero La Fortuna Hostel in La Fortuna, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs.
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Hostel La Choza Inn

Hostel La Choza Inn

2 out of 5
Avenue 331 La Fortuna Alajuela
Located in La Fortuna, Hostel La Choza Inn is within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs.
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Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

2 out of 5
Calle 142 La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is AU$75 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$75
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
A stay at Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel places you in the heart of La Fortuna, within a 5-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Paradise Hot ...
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Socialtel La Fortuna

Socialtel La Fortuna

3 out of 5
Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela La Fortuna
When you stay at Socialtel La Fortuna in La Fortuna, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs.
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Poshtel Arenal

Poshtel Arenal

2 out of 5
South side of the Catholic church La Fortuna Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$83 per night from 13 June to 14 June
AU$83
13 June - 14 June
includes taxes & fees
In the heart of La Fortuna, Poshtel Arenal is within a 5-minute drive of El Salto Fortuna River and Baldi Hot Springs.
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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.com.au. 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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135 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$29
Highest Price
AU$217
Popular accommodation
Viajero San José Hostel, Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel, Toucan Hostel, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel, Viajero La Fortuna Hostel, Hostel La Choza Inn, Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel, Socialtel La Fortuna, Poshtel Arenal

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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste
With a stay at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Diamante Eco Adventure Park and 8 minutes ...
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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste
When you stay at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach and 7 minutes by foot from Playa Matapalo.
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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 AU$216 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$216
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport in Rio Segundo (Cacique), you'll be a 3-minute drive from City Mall and 14 minutes from Rescate Wildlife Rescue ...
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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna
The price is AU$217 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$217
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Located in La Fortuna, Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Los Lagos Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs.
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