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La Tribu Boutique Hostel for women, hotel in Puerto Viejo

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 6-minute walk from Negra Beach, La Tribu Boutique Hostel for women provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

Beautiful common areas, excellently equipped kitchen, interesting and fun activities proposed, lovely people, very clean. Felt really great, safe and supportive to be just among female travellers.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
505 reviews
Price from
$63
1 night, 2 adults
Pagalù Hostel, hotel in Puerto Viejo

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 2-minute walk from Negra Beach, Pagalù Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The location is good.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,236 reviews
Price from
$38
1 night, 2 adults
Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, hotel in Puerto Viejo

Hostel Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, located in Playa Cocles, 0.9 mi from the center of Puerto Viejo, has its facilities right in front of the sea.

the Beach and the facilities
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
758 reviews
Price from
$49.50
1 night, 2 adults
Tasty Dayz Hostel, hotel in Puerto Viejo

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 2-minute walk from Cocles Beach, Tasty Dayz Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

Hill place next to the beach. Would definitely recommend.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
921 reviews
Price from
$47.20
1 night, 2 adults
La Ruka Hostel, hotel in Puerto Viejo

Located in Puerto Viejo, within a 10-minute walk of Cocles Beach and 0.9 miles of Negra Beach, La Ruka Hostel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests...

Overall excellent hostel with a great mix of socializing and chill laid back energy. Clean. Many activities available. Ice bath was an awesome experience. Well situated between town and punta uva/ other beaches. Cheap bike rental. Thank you and see you next time La Ruka!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
351 reviews
Price from
$41.40
1 night, 2 adults
Kalunai Hostel, hotel in Puerto Viejo

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 owner is Friendly, kind location quiet ,cash only ,no cards
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
979 reviews
Price from
$34.20
1 night, 2 adults
Madre Selva Hostel, hotel in Puerto Viejo

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 10-minute walk from Cocles Beach, Madre Selva Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The staff very friendly, the room was comfortable
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
396 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults
Hostal Cecilia, hotel in Puerto Viejo

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 9-minute walk from Cocles Beach, Hostal Cecilia provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Very close to the beach, restaurants and party venues. Quiet and safe, friendly staff, good vibe.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
414 reviews
Price from
$46.80
1 night, 2 adults
El Clan Hostel, hotel in Puerto Viejo

Located in Puerto Viejo, a 5-minute walk from Negra Beach, El Clan Hostel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar.

Everything was very clean and a good vibe for a hostel. Felt a lot like a hotel, but with hostel vibes.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
449 reviews
Price from
$64.80
1 night, 2 adults
Rocking J's, hotel in Puerto Viejo

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.

Great location and friendly staff....nice beach front hostel...would definitely go back
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
543 reviews
Price from
$21.60
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • El Clan Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 449 reviews

    Located in Puerto Viejo, a 5-minute walk from Negra Beach, El Clan Hostel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar.

    Location, great pool, nice vibe, nice to hang out, clean

  • Tasty Dayz Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 921 reviews

    Located in Puerto Viejo, a 2-minute walk from Cocles Beach, Tasty Dayz Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

    The staff were very helpful and went out of their way to help.

  • La Ruka Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 351 reviews

    Located in Puerto Viejo, within a 10-minute walk of Cocles Beach and 0.9 miles of Negra Beach, La Ruka Hostel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests...

    Very kind and helpful people with loving and familiar environment

  • Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 758 reviews

    Hostel Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, located in Playa Cocles, 0.9 mi from the center of Puerto Viejo, has its facilities right in front of the sea.

    Amazing staff, amazing location, couldn't ask for more

  • Hostal Cecilia
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 414 reviews

    Located in Puerto Viejo, a 9-minute walk from Cocles Beach, Hostal Cecilia provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    Great location in its own little piece of paradise

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  • Pagalù Hostel
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,236 reviews

    Located in Puerto Viejo, a 2-minute walk from Negra Beach, Pagalù Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Safety, cleanness, organization and the staff was sooo nice.

  • Madre Selva Hostel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 396 reviews

    Located in Puerto Viejo, a 10-minute walk from Cocles Beach, Madre Selva Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Friendly staff, clean simple rooms and common areas.

  • Kalunai Hostel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 979 reviews

    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 staff was really nice, also helpful about what we can do around and how to get there

  • Rocking J's
    Central location
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 543 reviews

    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.

    Perfect place to kick back and chill in September.

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  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 979 reviews
    One of the cheapest places we could find in Puerto Viejo for a private room. Lovely atmosphere at the hostel. Walking distance to the Main Street. Staff are really helpful and friendly.
    Julie
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 979 reviews
    Kalunai Hostel has a great location within Puerto Viejo and a big common area/ kitchen for people to gather. The staff is really friendly and helpful. A traditional Costa Rican breakfast is served each morning.
    Julia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $71.19
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 505 reviews
    Clean, modern, safe hostel. Great location and value for money. Being an all woman's hostel, made it feel safer. The staff were very helpful too!
    Harriet
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $86.25
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 351 reviews
    Best hostel in Puerto Viejo! Had an amazing stay once again. I keep coming back here. The staff is amazing, always willing to help or just chat with you. It has everything you need and is located in between town and cocles beach. Both are walking distance which is really nice. Recommend anyone to stay here!
    Judith
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $86.25
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 351 reviews
    I really really liked this hostel, everything was perfect with the exception of the heat in the dormitory room. The common areas are great, theres a pool table, smoking area, lots of places to relax, well equipped kitchen. The staff were nice and the location ideallic, although a short walk into town
    Dave
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 979 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location, easy to access the town and beaches. Bike hire was reasonable and fun. The best hostel kitchen we’ve seen!
    Charlotte
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 979 reviews
    Great location close to the centre of town, reliable wifi, personal bed fans to help with the. heat, clean bedding daily and towels on request. Well equipped kitchen. Large communal area with plenty of hammocks. What really makes this place special are the staff, they are super helpful and create an effortlessly social atmosphere. By far the best hostel I’ve stayed in during my time in Costa Rica
    Hayley
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 979 reviews
    Everything in the hostel was perfect,the location is very good and safe,close to bars and restaurants and the staff Gonzalo and Sylvia are very friendly and attentive. Giannis the owner is a very kind and helpful man he helped me with my trip and everything i needed. Some nights they do family dinner and the food is delicious and cheap. I recommend this hostel to everyone coming to puerto viejo. Thank you guys for making my trip so memorable
    D
    Dimitrios
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $77.97
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 469 reviews
    Helpful Staff. Great Location. The hostel looks lovely. Large dormitory room, every bed has got locker and mosquito net. Nice and relaxing atmosphere.
    Antonella
    Solo traveler