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The 10 Best Hostels in Sámara, Costa Rica

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Located in Sámara, Casa Terra features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower.

Amazing staff that went above and beyond. The location is 15-20 minute walk from town and the beach, however I loved that as it was quiet and surrounded by nature. The outside space/garden at the hostel was a great vibe - hammocks, art work, fire pit, monkeys, etc. Very chill. Kitchen was also well equipped, and there was a mini grocery store less than a minute walk away.

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9.3
Wonderful
165 reviews
Price from
$17.97
per night

Located in Sámara, 700 metres from Samara Beach, Woodstock 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 concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property include a balcony with a garden view.

One of my favorite hostels! The vibes are amazing, such a good communal energy and so many lovely people!! The kitchen is nice and had everything we needed :)

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8
Very Good
602 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Set in Sámara, Sandy Toes Hostel features a shared lounge, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. 100 metres from Samara Beach and 2.9 km from Buena Vista Beach, the hostel features a private beach area. The accommodation offers nightclub and a shared kitchen.

The vibe was excellent. Maria, Marie and Johannah were terrific. It was a great place to stay.

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8.2
Very Good
276 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Set in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within 200 metres, Hostel Samara offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.

The kitchen: fully equipped and so clean. The location: a 5 minute walk from the beach, in the absolute centre of the town, surrounded by restaurants. The room: amazing, clean, spacious (as much as a hostel room can be) and so comfortable! The people: so amazingly kind and helpful.

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8.2
Very Good
498 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Boasting 2 shared kitchens, Hostel Matilori is located in the centre Sámara. Free WiFi access is available. Guests can relax outside on the shaded patio surrounded by mango trees while enjoying a cup of coffee.

Probably one of the best hostels for quite some time. The place very much felt like community living and sharing more than a hostel. We met very nice people from all ages and backgrounds, everyone gathers around the garden table and share stories...really fabulous! Kitchen is fully fitted and very clean, the double room we had was ok though in the main passageway, so ask for the ones upstairs if you can..they are also a lot more spacious. Immaculate bathrooms and communal areas. A real gem. What makes this a success is the atmosphere there, the great location minutes from everything and the general comfort and value for money.

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8.3
Very Good
121 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Only 1 minute away from the beach, Cabinas del Mar is located in Sámara. The property offers a garden with an outdoor swimming pool, hammocks and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi access is available in common areas.

The breakfast was really generous and delicious, including lots of fresh local fruit. I have a gluten intolerance and Tommy was so accommodating, he even got his friend Olga to come over and make corn tortillas some mornings! My room was lovely and big, and there was high pressure in the shower. The communal kitchen has everything you need, and everywhere was really clean. The pool is great for cooling off. The outdoor dining area is relaxed and sociable, and Tommy was always about, with a very calm, kind presence, to answer any questions or requests. There's a really chill atmosphere. The perfect music is always playing softly in the background. It takes a minute to walk to the beach (I could hear the waves from my room at night) and it is a peaceful 20 minute walk along the beach to the centre of Samara. There's a local restaurant and supermarket about 300 metres from the accommodation. It's the perfect location for relaxing while enjoying Samara. I was very unwell towards the end of my stay, and Tommy and Olga were so kind, the level of kindness that restores faith in humanity. They were incredibly caring and really went over and above to help me. Needless to say I would highly recommend a stay here. Thank you so much Tommy!

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8.2
Very Good
313 reviews
Price from
$80
per night

Located in Sámara, 500 metres from Samara Beach, Hostel Mariposas provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Really cool hostel! Perfect location! Staff are very nice and always help with questions. Had a very nice time and met a lot of nice people

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7.4
Good
258 reviews
Price from
$12.87
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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  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 995 reviews
    I loved everything about this space. My budget room was small but perfect for my stay. I loved cooling off in the dipping pool before bed each night. Great location … 5 minutes to walk to all restaurants, beach and shops but also not right in the middle of all the late night music etc.
    Bryony
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $52.88
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 260 reviews
    Great team of volunteers managing the hôstel, great vibe, great location in Samara. Perfecto place for backpackers 🤘🏼
    Juliette
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 165 reviews
    Really nice hostel, pretty, a very friendly welcome. There's space to put your stuff, and a locker for each guest. Bathrooms and kitchen are clean, they provide soap and change the towels every day. And I loved the atmosphere: it's really small (12 beds in total, I think), so at least when I was there, everyone got to know each other quickly and people hung out together quite a bit, which makes it a great place for solo travellers.
    Ruth
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $50.85
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 291 reviews
    The staff were friendly from the beginning . It’s like a hotel/ Hostel. The owner and the reception presented themselves excellent.Well be back again .
    Victor
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 276 reviews
    Great location! Just 100 meters down to the beach. Nice vibe in the hostel with many new renovations making it very cozy and a good space to meet people. I had a great time here. Clean and great staff aswell :)
    Johanna
    Solo traveler
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 165 reviews
    All of the volunteers and owners really work hard to create a family atmosphere. I have stayed in over a hundred hostels and Casa Terra definitely stands out. The people I met here truly made my week in Sámara special!!
    Kaartikaiy
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $52.88
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 260 reviews
    Great location. 2 min walk from the beautiful beach. Laidback hostel vibe and met the basic expectations with no problem.
    Tejas
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 276 reviews
    Everything was perfect! The best hostel, the rooms are big and clean, there are activities every day, it's the perfect place to meet new people! The staff are great and make you feel at home! If you are staying in Samara I recommend this place 100%!
    Elisa
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $52.88
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 260 reviews
    Definitely one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. Immediately felt like home. Such good vibes. The staff is very friendly. It's very well located. I extended my stay a few times. It was really sad to leave. Love this place!
    Cécile
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24.86
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 608 reviews
    I love the vibe there. Everything was arranged so nicely and made you feel at home. Also everything is cleaned every day, including the community areas, bathrooms, kitchen etc. There is coffee and tea for free 😍 and the supermarket is next door. Most of all, I liked that it doesn't fit too many people, which supports the chill, family kind of vibe :) Best hostel in town and also one of my favorites I visited so far.
    Nazzari
    Solo traveler