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The 10 Best Hostels in Sámara, Costa Rica

Some of the best backpacker spots in Sámara

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Located in Sámara, Casa Terra features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower.

the perfect home away from home! the property was beautiful. location is great and the owners are amazing!!

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9.3
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Located in Sámara, 700 metres from Samara Beach, Woodstock Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property include a balcony with a garden view.

One of my favorite hostels! The vibes are amazing, such a good communal energy and so many lovely people!! The kitchen is nice and had everything we needed :)

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8
Very good
610 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Set in Sámara, Sandy Toes Hostel features a shared lounge, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. 100 metres from Samara Beach and 2.9 km from Buena Vista Beach, the hostel features a private beach area. The accommodation offers nightclub and a shared kitchen.

The vibe was excellent. Maria, Marie and Johannah were terrific. It was a great place to stay.

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8.2
Very good
276 reviews
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£14
per night

Set in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within 200 metres, Hostel Samara offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.

Annie Will make you feel that you just arrived at home and you are family Cant put in words how comfortable I was at this place It is all that I expected and more Thank you Annie for making our stay A wonderful experience I give this hostel 10 stars

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8.2
Very good
498 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Boasting 2 shared kitchens, Hostel Matilori is located in the centre Sámara. Free WiFi access is available. Guests can relax outside on the shaded patio surrounded by mango trees while enjoying a cup of coffee.

OSCAR was super friendly and helpful WE HOPE TO RETURN IN 3 WEEKS TIME !!!

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8.3
Very good
122 reviews
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£14
per night

Only 1 minute away from the beach, Cabinas del Mar is located in Sámara. The property offers a garden with an outdoor swimming pool, hammocks and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi access is available in common areas.

best hot pressure shower we had in costa rica, friendly host and staff, charming hotel

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8.2
Very good
313 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Located in Sámara, 500 metres from Samara Beach, Hostel Mariposas provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Really nice and chill, with a beautiful garden and free mangos, super close to the beach.

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7.4
Good
261 reviews
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£14
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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 Sámara

  • Avg. price/night: £63.48
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 993 reviews
    I loved everything about this space. My budget room was small but perfect for my stay. I loved cooling off in the dipping pool before bed each night. Great location … 5 minutes to walk to all restaurants, beach and shops but also not right in the middle of all the late night music etc.
    Bryony
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £48.97
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 261 reviews
    Great team of volunteers managing the hôstel, great vibe, great location in Samara. Perfecto place for backpackers 🤘🏼
    Juliette
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.68
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 276 reviews
    Great location! Just 100 meters down to the beach. Nice vibe in the hostel with many new renovations making it very cozy and a good space to meet people. I had a great time here. Clean and great staff aswell :)
    Johanna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £48.97
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 261 reviews
    Great location. 2 min walk from the beautiful beach. Laidback hostel vibe and met the basic expectations with no problem.
    Tejas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.68
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 276 reviews
    Lovely hostel, perfect location right by the beach, felt safe as a solo female traveler, the girls working there are so lovely and made me feel super welcome ☺️
    Sambrook
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £25.68
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 276 reviews
    Everything was perfect! The best hostel, the rooms are big and clean, there are activities every day, it's the perfect place to meet new people! The staff are great and make you feel at home! If you are staying in Samara I recommend this place 100%!
    Elisa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £40.81
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 122 reviews
    Chill hostel. Great vibe. Great place to meet other backpackers. This was my favourite spot in CR.
    Canadian_traveller
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £19.95
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 610 reviews
    Very chill, friendly place. Great hostel to meet new people. Nobody seems to want to leave. Literally..many guests kept extending their stay day by day. Including myself :)
    Sara
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £48.97
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 261 reviews
    Definitely one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. Immediately felt like home. Such good vibes. The staff is very friendly. It's very well located. I extended my stay a few times. It was really sad to leave. Love this place!
    Cécile
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £56.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 498 reviews
    Perfect backpackers. Central location. Super friendly owner / staff. Best equipped kitchen of any hostel I've stayed in. Comfortable rooms. Lots of space outside rooms with tables and hammocks. Supermarket 2 mins away. Beach 2 mins away. We loved our stay here. Mum + 2 teens.
    Clare
    Family with young children