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Our top choices for Central Valley hostels

Room

1. Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel
2.5 star property
Rio Segundo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"The staff was really nice and helpful."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥4,641
￥5,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Toucan Hostel
A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a plant, and a seating area with stools.

2. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
El Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (247 reviews)
"Cozy"
United States
Shelly
The price is ￥2,710
￥6,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a large window with a view.

3. Selune

Selune
2.0 star property
Alajuela
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Tudo em perfeito estado, recomendo!"
Brazil
Tiago César
The price is ￥5,019
￥5,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Selune
A spacious living area with a red sofa, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

4. Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (146 reviews)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
Canada
Tyler
Hostel Casa Colon
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall, and a wooden floor.

5. Luca

Luca
1.0 star property
Barrio Escalante
4.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"水が出ず、困り果てた。"
Japan
Mami
The price is ￥4,085
￥4,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Luca
A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows.

6. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Catedral
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (374 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and very helpful!"
Canada
Kiera
The price is ￥1,380
￥3,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

7. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (66 reviews)
"One of the cleanest places I have stayed."
Mexico
JOSE MAURICIO
The price is ￥6,949
￥7,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Viajero San José Hostel
A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

8. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised by how excellent the interior was. There are several common areas including a full kitchen and all are well maintained and well thought out. Very beautiful."
United States
Barry
The price is ￥3,744
￥7,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Lolas Hostal
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large map on the wall, a red patterned sofa, and a glass door leading outside.

9. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
1.5 star property
San Pedro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"Great Hostel to Stay at. Clean, Quiet, Great Value for the $ and the Breakfast is Awesome"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥3,545
￥4,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
A patio area with two chairs, a table, and various cacti and plants.

10. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2.0 star property
La Sabana
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay here, the environment was very clean & I felt really comfortable."
United States
Henry
The price is ￥6,381
￥7,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
A table with a bowl of bread, a vase with green plants, and a coffee maker.

11. Casa Colibri Chirripo

Casa Colibri Chirripo
2.0 star property
Rivas
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Amazing property, well thought out comfy beds with fans / power / lights for each….. two different density pillows! There is a nice path to the river and comfy chairs to lounge in. Owners are super friendly and communication was easy. Parking lot is on the left side of the road about 100 feet before you reach the property on the right side of the road. "
United States
Jonathan
The price is ￥10,499
￥11,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Casa Colibri Chirripo
A rustic wooden cabin with a covered porch, a hammock, and a dining area.

12. Finca Guarumo - Hostel

Finca Guarumo - Hostel
1.5 star property
Las Horquetas
The price is ￥5,389
￥6,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Finca Guarumo - Hostel
A staircase leading to a door with a view of a building in the background.

13. Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (35 reviews)
"Bathrooms always dirty you have to rent a towel"
United States
Ace
The price is ￥7,692
￥8,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Gaudys Hotel
Exterior

14. Casa Jungla Hostel

Casa Jungla Hostel
1.5 star property
Jacó
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Nice stay"
Canada
Hendrika
The price is ￥9,635
￥10,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Casa Jungla Hostel
A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, glass doors leading to a seating area, and a lush green backdrop.

15. Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara

Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara
4.5 star property
La Fortuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Probably the best vacation we have ever had largely because of this location, quality of the room, and the exceptional service. Restaurant was amazing."
United States
Kenneth
The price is ￥72,746
￥82,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Noah's Hideaway by Tifakara
A modern interior with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a variety of seating arrangements.

16. Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

Viajero La Fortuna Hostel
2.0 star property
La Fortuna
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"This was my favorite hostel out of all the hostels I stayed in in Costa Rica. The blending of beautiful scenery with a bar overlooking the river and the hamburgers were amazing and so are the night walks!!"
United States
Rachel
The price is ￥5,559
￥6,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Viajero La Fortuna Hostel
A well-lit outdoor area with a pool, hammocks, and seating areas surrounded by palm trees.

17. Poshtel Arenal

Poshtel Arenal
2.0 star property
La Fortuna
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (230 reviews)
"Comfortable room, convenient location, reasonable price "
United States
David
The price is ￥7,738
￥8,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Poshtel Arenal
A person pointing at a hanging nest in a natural setting.

18. Río Danta Hostel

Río Danta Hostel
1.0 star property
La Fortuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Very nice hostel for a very reasonable price. I would recommend this hostel for other travelers"
United States
Reyes
The price is ￥5,921
￥6,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Río Danta Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

19. Hostel del Pacífico

Hostel del Pacífico
3.0 star property
Puntarenas
The price is ￥6,239
￥7,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Hostel del Pacífico
A patio area with white plastic chairs, a small table with a potted plant, and a bamboo structure with string lights.

20. Tropical Camas

Tropical Camas
2.0 star property
Jacó
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"The venue was closed"
United States
Winfred
The price is ￥4,688
￥9,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Tropical Camas
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Top Central Valley Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful and clean. Great breakfast"
Michelle 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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Central Valley Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,165
Accommodation
30 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,450
Highest Price
￥82,203