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The 10 Best Hostels in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Some of the best backpacker spots in Manuel Antonio

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All rooms include a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms also offer a kitchen fitted with an oven. All guest rooms at the hostel feature air conditioning and a desk.

Spacious, clean and comfortable. Full equipped

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9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
SAR 188
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden as well as a bar, Téva Eco Retreat is located in Quepos, 4.2 km from Manuel Antonio National Park. Located around 2.9 km from Canopy Safari, the hostel is also 3.8 km away from Marina Pez Vela. The accommodation provides free WiFi.

Everything! the staff were all so friendly and polite, the food was great! They had a lot of vegan options. the rooms are very nice and clean, have ac and a fan. The pool was out under the trees amd very pretty. the hotel has a lot of trails in the forest for free, just like a jungle walk🥰

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8
Very good
2,487 reviews
Price from
SAR 70
per night

Located in Manuel Antonio (1.5 km from the town of Quepos). Hostel Plinio offers an outdoor pool, shared kitchen, lounge areas, game room, restaurant and free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily during select hours.

Dorms, private rooms with shared bathroom and family rooms at the Hostel have a balcony with ocean views.

It is a super cool place to relax. They had lots of tour info and spoke English, so communicating was easy. Always kept very clean. Loved that there was a restaurant/bar. Breakfast was great, loved the nachos. Probably our favorite place so far! And we will definitely recommend!

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8.2
Very good
1,931 reviews
Price from
SAR 89
per night

Nomada's Digital is offering accommodation in Manuel Antonio. The property is set 7.5 km from Manuel Antonio National Park, 1.2 km from Marina Pez Vela and 22 km from Rainmaker Costa Rica. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

The place is very well located in the village, and the owner Santa Marco does his best to help people and make them happy :)

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8.9
Fabulous
172 reviews
Price from
SAR 153
per night

At the hostel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Pura Natura Lodge Manuel Antonio have a terrace. The units feature bed linen.

Very nice hostel with a great big terrace, very social, equipped kitchen.

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8.2
Very good
643 reviews
Price from
SAR 64
per night

Located in Manuel Antonio and with Espadilla Beach reachable within 300 metres, Costa Linda Art Hostel provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Located around 8 km from Marina Pez Vela, the hostel is also 29 km away from Rainmaker Costa Rica.

Breakfast was very nice, the staff were friendly and polite.

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7.6
Good
671 reviews
Price from
SAR 192
per night

Wide Mouth Frog Quepos features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Quepos. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.8 km from La Macha Beach.

Manuel Antonio National Park is 7.1 km from the hostel, while Marina Pez Vela is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is La Managua Airport, 5 km from Wide Mouth Frog Quepos.

Friendly, safe, and a great price.

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8.2
Very good
1,673 reviews

Cheap Hostel Quepos is located in Quepos, 1.2 km from Marina Pez Vela and 22 km from Rainmaker Costa Rica. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 7.5 km from Manuel Antonio National Park.

I like the location and how easy it was to get from the bus station to the hostel and wasn’t far from all the points of interest

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7.7
Good
14 reviews
Price from
SAR 44
per night

Situated within 11 km of Manuel Antonio National Park and 4.8 km of Marina Pez Vela, SelvaToSleep features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Quepos. Located around 46 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, the hostel is also 48 km away from Nauyaca Waterfalls. The property is non-smoking and is set 23 km from Rainmaker Costa Rica.

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8
Very good
2 reviews
Price from
SAR 178
per night

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Hostels that guests love in Manuel Antonio

  • From SAR 177.99 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,930 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed at here in Costa Rica. Super friendly and helpful staff, the breakfast was delightful, spacious dorman and great facilities. The pool and common area are definitely a huge plus!
    Kristina
    Austria
  • From SAR 177.99 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,930 reviews
    The best hostel I have been to in Costa Rica! Surrounded by nature, cleaned every day and very helpful staff. I especially like the spacious dorm rooms and it was a nice temperature, even though there was no AC.
    Kim
    Sweden
  • From SAR 274.41 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,290 reviews
    This place is not cheap but it’s a step up in terms of hostels. Definitely more of a classy hotel. Perfect if you want some relaxed space to take a few days out of your travelling. Liked the atmosphere, pools, attention to detail with free yoga and welcome drinks. The quality of beds (2 pillows!), shower and toiletries provided.
    Colin
    United Kingdom
  • From SAR 177.99 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,930 reviews
    Nice hostel, very well located. When I got there I thought I would need to rent a scooter or something, but it’s so easy to go to the beach and to Manuel Antonio with the bus service that I ended up just using that. So, cheaper but still amazingly easy!
    Félix
    Canada
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 268 reviews
    The staff is amazing! There is a warm and welcoming atmosphere and the facilities are nice. The breakfast is also really good. One of the best hostels I’ve been to!
    Ella
    Finland
  • From SAR 360.23 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,031 reviews
    The best place we stayed in Costa Rica! Huge, clean and comfortable room, squirrel monkeys and agoutis outside, wonderful helpful staff (Emmanuel). Great location very close to the (super cheap and frequent) bus down to MA beach. Couldn't recommend it more highly, we were really sad to leave.
    Liz
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 268 reviews
    Great breakfast, super friendly staff. One of the best hostel I have ever been to !
    Francesco
    Italy
  • From SAR 156.80 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 431 reviews
    Stay there was a blast! I felt extremely comfortable and safe. Was supposed to stay as the only girl with 4 guys in the room, when the owners offered me a room in their family house!! Moreover, they were very helpful with the information about buses, national park and nearby attractions. Place per se is spacious and clean, with lots of fans. Kitchen is also well-equiped. Felt more like a homestay, rather than hippie hostel.
    Magdalena
    Poland
  • From SAR 243.26 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,487 reviews
    great location to get to national park as just jump on public bus on main road. loved the free jungles treks behind hostel. I liked how they had a smoking area and was able to store luggage and staff were nice. we were provided towels. liked that there was a kitchen to use. loved all the trees and outlay of place.
    Zoe
    Australia
  • From SAR 372.94 per night
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,352 reviews
    Great location, within walking distance to the beach and the national park. Great access to the other hostels for cheap food and just a great time.
    Jose
    United States