Costa Rica hostels guide. Insider information and the guide to the best hostels in Costa Rica.
The La Lora Hostel of Costa Rica could be just what you want in a hotel, located in the heart of downtown San Antonio de Belen, only a few minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport. The La Lora Hostel is a brand new family run hostel specifically designed to appeal to the young, as well at those are who also young at heart. Which, needless to say, makes for a positive setting for you and your family. At the La Lora Hostel it’s all about relaxing, having fun, and enjoying the …
You’ve decided to travel to, through or in Costa Rica and now need to make the next decision: which towns to stop in and what accommodations you want to serve as your base. For help in this decision I present to you Casa Ciudadela located in the vibrant, multi-cultural university town of Heredia, a city that is modernizing while still retaining its colonial charm.
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Heredia is an increasingly popular place of study for both natives and foreigners alike and thus, a youthful vibe resonates. Casa Ciudadela is a clean, …
Jaco, Costa Rica is a popular Costa Rican tourist spot with a long beach and strong surf. The weather is tropical and balmy. For anyone traveling light, a bikini will see you through most of your stay. Activities abound for visitors interested in hiking, beach games, kayaking, fishing and horseback riding. Jaco also prides itself in its exciting nightlife. One of the great pluses to visiting Jaco is the large choice of hotels. For convenience, comfort and price, the Hotel De Haan, a hostel conveniently located an hour and a half …
There is certainly no shortage of backpacker hostels in San Jose. But, there are plenty of ones that aren’t worth going to. I have visited just about all of the best hostels in San Jose over the last few months. Below is a small, but growing list of the top hotels in San Jose for budget backpackers.
Visiting Costa Rica in February is a great time to visit if you don’t mind dealing with the crowds. The winter months for the Northern hemisphere are often the busiest in Costa Rica. People from the colder areas of the world are escaping to Costa Rica for a warm weather Christmas. Aside from the crowds, the only downfall to visiting Costa Rica in February is that you will be paying high season prices for everything from hotels to tours. But, that’s to be expected when traveling during high season. On the flip side, there is …
Hostels all seem to offer a variety of different accommodations, some come complete with a restaurant, where as some offer you the hospitality of their kitchen to cook your own meals. Some supply towels for the bathroom and yet some do not. Let’s see if their isn’t a hostel that will fit all your needs.
One such hostel that comes in with glowing recommendations is the Las Camas Budget Hostel in Costa Rica. The Las Camas Budget Hostel is located in the lively beach town of Jaco, which is about two hours …
Many people are drawn to the sleepy little community of Heredia in Costa Rica to view the spectacular La Paz waterfall gardens, which is a backpackers paradise. And naturally the backpackers, surfers, students and all other sorts of travelers make good use of the accommodations at Travel Hostel Dreamplace in Costa Rica.
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Young people such as students and backpackers take advantage of the inexpensive rates that are available at hostels compared to hotels and they seem to fill their needs for some simple lodging, rather than an …
Backpackers Manuel Antonio is the newest hotel in the city and is located in the very heart of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica and yet its construction and private, off the road setting present a very relaxing get-a-way. It seems like you are in the middle of nowhere while being in the center of town. It is a wonderful blend that is sure to please most. The Backpackers Manuel Antonio Hotel offers many amenities and creature comfort at incredibly reasonable prices. This is the place to go to take in all Costa Rica …
One of the major sports that drive visitors to Costa Rica is surfing. Everyone from pro surfers to those who wish to learn how to surf flock to Costa Rica year round. Because surfing in Costa Rica is so popular, it is no surprise that there are a number of hostel that cater to surf minded travelers. If you are looking for hostel that are near popular surf spots and are home to a number of other surfers of all skill levels, check out our list of the top surf hostels in Costa Rica.
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If you own or operate Cost Rica budget hotel, hostel, inn, lodge or any other budget accommodation - or you know someone who does - you (or they) should enter the information into the new worldwide Hostel Directory. This will be a huge and global directory of budget hotels and other types of budget accommodation. You won’t get any spam from this, but you should get some extra bookings.
The site is new, but is part of a big travel network so it should be worth a couple …