Top Hostels in Guanacaste in 2026

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A structure made of large cylindrical wooden barrels arranged in a circular pattern, with a central staircase connecting them.

1. Pipe House Playa Grande

Cabo Velas

pamela

NT$2,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

2. Slumber Party Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Michelle

A pool area with a unique metal sculpture arching over the walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with the name "ONDA" visible.

3. ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

Cabo Velas

Frederic

NT$972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A beach with palm trees and people relaxing.

4. Sandy Toes Hostel

Sámara

Alba

NT$1,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A pool area with lounge chairs, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched roof structure.

5. The Nomadic Hotel

Nosara

Jeffrey

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by trees and plants.

6. Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

Tamarindo

Andrea

NT$900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Two people dining at an outdoor table with a sign indicating 'Pupa House' and 'Butterfly Cafe Room'.

7. Pupa House

Tamarindo

Caleb

NT$2,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A covered outdoor area with wooden beams, potted plants, and a pool.

8. La Botella de Leche - Hostel

Tamarindo

Paul

NT$977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and string lights.

9. Nosara Hotel Playa Garza

Nosara

Sylvain

NT$3,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

10. Socialtel Nosara

Nosara

OMRI

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a towel, two bedside lamps, and a door with a wooden panel.

11. Hostel Samara

Sámara

Tracey

NT$1,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A rustic outdoor dining area with a stone table and bench, surrounded by greenery and a building with a corrugated metal roof.

12. The Backside House - Women Only -

Tamarindo

A beach with waves, palm trees, and a forested hillside.

13. Burnt Toast Surf Camp - Hostel

Nosara

Gavin

14. Hostel Marisol Playa Samara

Sámara

dana

A poolside area with tents, a covered seating area, and lush greenery.

15. TamaHostel & Glamping

Tamarindo

Elio

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central table with a vase, and surfboards against a corrugated metal wall.

16. Hostel Real

Tamarindo

Nancy

A single bed with a wooden frame, a red chair, a standing fan, and a window with metal bars.

17. Hostal Casa Mar

Liberia

NT$1,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

18. Casa Aura Beachfront Premium Hostel

Tamarindo

"Its a loveysetup😎 Super nice guys at dezk. Helpful. Lovely spot, quiet but can walk down beach or road to bars and restaurants. Downside is the no screens! And plenty ants and mosquitos. Nothing scree s wouldnt take are of. And ants everywhdre. Just put slme amdro around and tbdyd be gone too. Nice bunks in dorm but you couldd not open the windos for view because of no screens. Air conditioni g lovely. Breakfast nice! "

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A wooden table with a monkey sculpture, surrounded by two wooden chairs, under a thatched roof with a hammock between them.

19. Pura Vida Hostel

Tamarindo

"When I arrived, the owner of the property told me he wanted me to cancel my expedia booking and pay him cash because "he couldnt recieve the funds I paid through expedia". I submitted a request for a full refund and expedia said they need confirmation through the owner of the hostel. The hostel owner told me that he confirmed with expedia and made me pay him money before I received any sort of refund for the money I already had paid for my stay. I contacted expedia yesterday to confirm that I...

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