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The best hostels in Playa Hermosa

Some of the best backpacker spots in Playa Hermosa

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This Jaco Casajungla Hostel is located 100 metres from Playa Madrigal Beach and 200 metres from Rancho Santana. Free WiFi is provided in all areas.

The rooms have a private or shared bathroom with towels. Some Casajungla Hostel rooms at overlook the gardens.

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8.7
Fabulous
401 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Room2Board Hostel and Surf School is located in Jacó. It boasts a social, young and hostel atmosphere. Free WiFi access is available, as well as an outdoor pool.

Everything. Spacious, clean, super social hostel with great staff and owner who's around every day to help and give advice. Beds were really comfortable, great bar and food at reasonable prices. The roof top is a great spot for sunset and chilling. The hostel is right next to the beach. Its about 10-15 minutes into the bars and clubs which i prefered. I stayed here twice, i left to travel and returned as i missed it. I stayed in the 10 bed dorm, female dorm and private room. All were spacious and comfortable. Left Room2board with great memories, some new life long friends and the intention to return.

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8.3
Very good
680 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Situated in Jacó, 100 metres from Jaco Beach, Hostel de Haan features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 6 km from Rainforest Adventures Jaco.

Host/owner is so friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean. Basic what you expect at a hostel. Pool really is an extra bonus beautiful. Kitchen is well equipped. Very close to the beach. Cute bar across the street and a couple cute restaurants.

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7.5
Good
87 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Located 100 meters from Jacó Beach, La Hacienda Rooms & Food has a privileged location only 5 minutes’ walkl to Plaza Coral and Johannes Dankers Park. Free WiFi access is featured on site.

The functional rooms have a simple dècor and free toiletries. The bathrooms have showers. A fan and bed linen are also featured. Rooms are completely private.

clean, ac in the room, rooms were spacious which is not something I’ve seen a lot of in Costa Rica.

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7.8
Good
1,304 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Playa Hermosa

  • Avg. price/night: £253.04
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews
    Very cozy and clean apartment right next to the beach with everything you need for a comfortable stay.The residential complex has a very nice private pool and a little garden to relax. The owners are very friendly and courteous. We highly recommend the A toaster in the kitchen would safe some energy :)
    viktoria
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £87.08
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 424 reviews
    It's a budget hotel in a great location. We had an issue with our room on the first night and were moved to another room the next day immediately without any quibbles or fuss. The pool is lovely, it's a convenient walk to the restaurants nearby. Great value for money, lovely vibe in Playa Hermosa.
    NMS1
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 134 reviews
    great location. lovely pool, and the room itself was perfect with good cooking facilities
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £62.28
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 256 reviews
    The breakfast was Okay. The first 2 mornings we could get anything on the ONE column of the menu. On the last morning, no, only 2 choices and if we wanted anything else, we would have to pay the difference. Interestingly, most of the menu was within 1000 crons of each other, but we could only choose the 2 cheapest things on the menu?? The "options" advertised on Booking.com, were only if you payed the difference. The rest of the menu and food was very good.
    Mary-Jane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.71
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 131 reviews
    Great location to go surfing at playa Hermosa, big rooms, really nice outdoor kitchen area. The pool is 24h accessible. The cherry on the top of the cake was the Ice Bath! Thanks to the owner, Brian, we had the opportunity to try it, hate it at first and then fell in love with it! Thanks for the stay!
    Armaghane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.71
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 131 reviews
    Great location Loved that the owners were surfing til sunset & then arrived back to check us in... So, grab a cervaza or 2, and chillax! Pura Vida....
    joe
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £87.08
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 424 reviews
    Great location, super clean and nice staff. We had an awesome time in the pool, my kid was like a fish 🙂 Totally recommended, we'll hope to be back soon!
    Raquel
    Family with young children
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