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The 10 Best Hostels in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Some of the best backpacker spots in Puerto Viejo

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Located in Puerto Viejo, 200 metres from Negra Beach, Pagalù Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Cocles Beach.

Loved this place, even better than the pictures. Clean rooms and bathrooms cleaned daily. Kitchen was huge and clean too. Sitting area was cozy, I wish there were yoga mats. I would stay here again and I met some great people!

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Wonderful
1,213 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Situated within 500 metres of Negra Beach and 1.6 km of Cocles Beach, La Tribu Boutique Hostel for women features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Puerto Viejo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

It was amazing one of the best places I have Been

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9.2
Wonderful
340 reviews
Price from
$31.50
per night

Boasting barbecue facilities and free WiFi, Kalunai Hostel is located in Puerto Viejo. The property has a garden, as well as a shared lounge. The property is 4.2 km from Jaguar Rescue Center and 2.6 km from Cocles.

this place is a MUST if you go to puerto viejo you will feel at home and meet amazing people including the staff the common area are amazing the Rooms and bathrooms are clean the kitchen is very good very good location and safe there are always activities the hostel can arrange everything for you (renting bikes, going to Boca del toro by bus) the place is so amazing that it’s so hard to leave people extended a lot of time their stay

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8.5
Very Good
1,067 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Set in Puerto Viejo, 500 metres from Negra Beach, El Clan Hostel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar. Located around 1.6 km from Cocles Beach, the hostel is also 4.1 km away from Jaguar Rescue Center. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

El clan is in the center of Puerto Viejo and yet it is quiet and serene. I love the convenience, friendly staffs, nice facilities especially the pool which we thought is a great deal, the AC which for me is a must when you are in a tropical country, the sorrounding trees where you can sometimes find a sloth up close and most importantly it is where I met new friends from accross the world. ♥️ Ive been looking for a comment before if they provide a towel so YES they do and you only need to deposit 5k colones which will be reimbursed when you return it back. Also, Puerto Viejo is located near a lush vegetation so mosquitoes are expected, I suggest you buy a repellant which is available in a nearby supermercado. Overall, I highly recommend it.

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8.7
Excellent
288 reviews
Price from
$32.40
per night

Situated in Puerto Viejo, 200 metres from Cocles Beach, Tasty Dayz Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 2.5 km of Negra Beach. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen.

a wonderful place surrounded by nature with agoutis running around, howler monkeys in the trees and a sloth and baby in the tree right outside my room. just incredible.

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8.1
Very Good
940 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Set within 500 metres of Negra Beach and 1.7 km of Cocles Beach, Roots Family features rooms in Puerto Viejo. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a tour desk and luggage storage space for guests.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Puerto Viejo, like cycling.

The family vibes of this hostel made it my favorite hostel in Puerto Viejo. On the right night the hosts will teach you how to salsa dance. Hosts go above and beyond to help with any request and accomodate their guests. Overall decor is rustic with very unique open bungalow feel. Bunk rooms have high ceilings with unique triple bunk bed setup. Very cool place, location is perfect, hosts are officially my family.

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8
Very Good
481 reviews
Price from
$19.55
per night

Situated in Puerto Viejo, within less than 1 km of Cocles Beach and a 16-minute walk of Negra Beach, La Ruka Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

the general vibe, nice staff and garden

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8.2
Very Good
344 reviews
Price from
$17.25
per night

Boasting barbecue facilities, Madre Selva Hostel is set in Puerto Viejo, 5 km from Jaguar Rescue Center. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a garden. Free WiFi is available.

The staff really made this place amazing. The place is cozy and the people are amazing. Highly suggest.

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7.6
Good
446 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Hostel Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, located in Playa Cocles, 1.5 km from the center of Puerto Viejo, has its facilities right in front of the sea. With a restaurant / bar where you will find hammocks and chairs right on the shore of the beach.

The facilities have shared dorms, private rooms and free WiFi in all areas of the hostel.

Really enjoyed the hammocks outside under the shade of the coconut trees. The good vibes from the staff and how comfortable their set up is. The food was always amazing. Yoga in the morning was super relaxing and peaceful. The shared kitchen is on point.

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7.7
Good
918 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Offering a bar-restaurant and lush gardens, Rocking J's is located right on Salsa Brava Beach in Puerto Viejo. This artistic hostel features a shared kitchen and TV lounge and free WiFi.

The hostel offers free painting and mosaic materials. Guests can also enjoy nightly bonfires in the grounds. There is a 24-hour reception and free on-site parking.

This is my favourite hostel by far. Perfect location with a beautiful beach. Visually very satisfying an you can see that a lot of effort and thought went into the hostel. Eeeeverithing is mosaic an art😀 There is a huge beach front where lots of stuff is going on during the week.

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6.9
Review score
562 reviews
Price from
$7.50
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $27.12
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 562 reviews
    Beautiful property, super cheap for Costa Rica, perfect for a budget traveller. The staff were super friendly and helpful and when you walk through the back gates you’re on a lovely beach with loads of monkeys in the trees above. Great vibe in the place.
    Emily
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $42.94
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,067 reviews
    - Very chill hostel with lots of hammocks - nice staff (especially Gonzalo! He was really friendly, helpful and always up for a chat. His playlist is also great) - Good for meeting new people
    Jannik
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $42.94
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,213 reviews
    Excellent hostel, which was clean and quiet. Friendly staff, great location, and free filtered water.
    Michelle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $42.94
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,067 reviews
    One of the best hostels I have ever stayed! Very good vibe, mostly because of the two guys who run the hostel. Always super friendly and very helpful! There are also great dinner nights at the hostel with selfmade dishes ☺️
    Simone
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $71.19
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 340 reviews
    Really new, hot shower with good water pressure, curtains at the bed, super clean, the best Hostel kitchen i ever had, AC in the Dorms and the bicycle's you can rent, are better than the others in Puerto Viejo. And really nice Chill Area outside.
    Isabel
    Solo traveler
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 318 reviews
    The staff were really nice and incredible helpful. If you are a backpacker and looking for a good, low priced hostel this is definitely a good option.
    Torben
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $42.94
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,213 reviews
    One of the best hostels I stayed in so far! The owners were very friendly, the accommodation very clean and the kitchen is the best: clean and all the utensils you need are in perfect condition. Great WiFi too, perfect to get some work done and make some calls. Would definitely stay here again!
    Annabel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $45.20
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 124 reviews
    Very nice, safe and friendly place for budget travel
    Markus
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $110.63
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 363 reviews
    Nice staff, i booked a room that was expensive and big for 1 person because it was the only one available on booking, the owner changed it to a cheaper room when i arrived, which was super nice! The room was basic but comfortable and i felt safe. There is a kitchen and the location is good.
    Janne
    Solo traveler
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 109 reviews
    Cheap hostel, excellent location near the beach.
    JoostHop
    Group