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The 10 Best Hostels in Cahuita, Costa Rica

Some of the best backpacker spots in Cahuita

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Offering a restaurant, Cabinas Algebra is located 2.5 km from Cahuita. Situated only 100 metres from Playa Grande beach, it features free WiFi and on-site parking.

Each tropical-style room here features a private patio and an ensuite bathroom with a shower and toilet. They also overlook the gardens.

Wonderful kind hosts, a beautiful garden full of wildlife. We saw giant crabs, poison dart frogs, agouti, sloths, many birds and colourful flowers. The restaurant is delicious and the whole place has a great atmosphere. Comfy beds, hammocks and well equipped kitchen. Very child friendly, quiet, clean and lots of fun. We loved it :-)

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9.3
Wonderful
234 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Situated in Cahuita, within 500 metres of Blanca and less than 1 km of Negra, Cabinas Smith 2 features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Jaguar Rescue Center is 21 km from the hostel.

Friendly staff always available to assist Close to cahuita national park (10min walk to entrance) Outdoor Kitchen was perfect and didn’t have much mosquitoes You have an option to add air con if you ever need it.

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8.5
Very Good
178 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Only 400 metres from the National Park and recreation centres in Cahuita, Cabinas Smith offers its guests free WiFi access.

The comfortable rooms feature a patio and satellite TV. The full bathroom provides free toiletries. Other amenities included are a fan and a seating area.

Family owned business very attentive to the needs of those staying there. We enjoyed our stay there and would stay there again!!

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8.2
Very Good
54 reviews
Price from
$48.60
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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  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,035 reviews
    Wonderfull spot, really lovely host that gave us many tips. Thanks again! Really lovely place, big rooms, clean bathrooms. Airco perfect. Kitchen very clean, very complete. Nice pool, little garden. And two cute dogs! One of the best hostel places in Costa rica.
    Hannah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $58.33
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,405 reviews
    perfect hostel - super helpful staff, really well laid out kitchen & dorm, great location
    Zoe
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $56.50
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 439 reviews
    Very nice and well equipped bungalow with balcony. Safe parking. Laundry possibility. The beach and a good restaurant plus a reggae bar are very near. The Cahuita National Park is only 5 minutes driving... We enjoyed the small swimming pool in the beautiful garden.
    Ivan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $58.33
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,405 reviews
    The garden is nice. The beds have their fans and their electrical plugs. It's clean. It's close to cahuita park, but every hostel is, it's a little town
    davecabio
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $37.29
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 796 reviews
    Exceptional attention from staff Great location
    Alejandro
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $58.33
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,405 reviews
    The location was literally perfect. It was really close to the entrance of the national park. Also a lot of animals were visiting the hostel (sloths, monkeys,raccoons) which was a cool experience as well. Also everything was super clean including shared bathrooms, toilets and kitchen (actually never seen hostel clean like this). The owners were very friendly :)
    Natálie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $106.22
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 71 reviews
    Friendly staff. great location, very close to the National Park, but also just out of main town so it was quiet. plentiful breakfast. Loads of wildlife in the gardens around the hotel - saw monkeys everyday (Howlers and Capuchins) and lots more. The pool is a great place to chill out and enjoy the gardens. The track to the hotel is well lit and perfectly safe. Rooms are good size and showers have plenty of hot water. Rooms had both air-con and fans so easy to regulate temperature.
    Sam_Roberts
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $127.13
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 445 reviews
    Great location by the beach! Lots to do nearby. Nice small swimming pool. Saw lots of animals!
    Taylor
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,035 reviews
    a great hostel - super comfy rooms, great location right by the bus station, very friendly hosts, good kitchen, cheap laundry (5$)
    Leela
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,035 reviews
    Great Hostel, great facilities, great hosts, great rooms and great location. Great value for money, so i can definitely reccomend!
    Achnos
    Young couple