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Hostels in Costa Rica

Anytime your mates mention a trip, you’re the first to hop on board. Last-minute holiday? You’re in. Road trip? You’re driving! That concert in another city? You’ve already got tickets. You can’t help it, adventure runs in your blood. You’re always looking for the next big thrill, and you’ll stop at nothing to get there. You’re meant to run with the wild and free, and we know just where to find your fellows: a backpackers’ hostel in Costa Rica.

Stay at a youth hostel in Costa Rica, and you’ll fit right in. Adventurous and spontaneous, backpackers are right up your alley. They get you. Need a dancefloor buddy or someone to hike the trails with? They’ll take you up on it. There’s no doubt you’ll find your tribe as soon as you step into your backpacker hostel in Costa Rica. Call dibs on the top bunk, join a card game in the common room, and make fast friends with your roommates. Soon you’ll be cooking in the communal kitchen and planning future flights and adventures together. Man, it feels good to find your people! You’ll only wish you found them sooner.

Quit trying to force yourself into cookie-cutter holidays. It’s time to travel your way. Let us hook up you up with an affordable backpacker accommodation that suits your style and your budget. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a trip for months, or you just woke up and decided today was the day for a holiday, Wotif is here to make your adventures happen. Please, send us a postcard!

Costa Rica Hostels essential information

Accommodation
165 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$40
Highest Price
NZ$1,038
Popular accommodation
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel, Selina Jaco - Hostel, Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel, Selina La Fortuna - Hostel, Hostel La Choza Inn, Selina Monteverde - Hostel, Selina San Jose - Hostel, Selina Manuel Antonio - Hostel, Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, Téva Eco Retreat - Hostel, Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel, Selina Tamarindo - Hostel

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