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The 10 Best Hostels in Jacó, Costa Rica

Some of the best backpacker spots in Jacó

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Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Room2Board Hostel and Surf School is located in Jacó. It boasts a social, young and hostel atmosphere. Free WiFi access is available, as well as an outdoor pool.

Great Great place, staff and guests. Lots to do and see around. Lots of tours and Great pool

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8.3
Very Good
684 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

This Jaco Casajungla Hostel is located 100 metres from Playa Madrigal Beach and 200 metres from Rancho Santana. Free WiFi is provided in all areas.

The rooms have a private or shared bathroom with towels. Some Casajungla Hostel rooms at overlook the gardens.

The hostel was such a great environment to be in: the rooms and bathrooms were always super clean, the staff was always incredibly friendly and there were so many things to do around the hostel. You could enjoy the ocean, the jungle, the city and the amazing chill out garden at the hostel.

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8.6
Excellent
396 reviews
Price from
$27.74
per night

Located 100 meters from Jacó Beach, La Hacienda Rooms & Food has a privileged location only 5 minutes’ walkl to Plaza Coral and Johannes Dankers Park. Free WiFi access is featured on site.

The functional rooms have a simple dècor and free toiletries. The bathrooms have showers. A fan and bed linen are also featured. Rooms are completely private.

clean, ac in the room, rooms were spacious which is not something I’ve seen a lot of in Costa Rica.

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7.8
Good
1,283 reviews
Price from
$16.99
per night

Situated in Jacó, 100 metres from Jaco Beach, Hostel de Haan features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 6 km from Rainforest Adventures Jaco.

Host/owner is so friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean. Basic what you expect at a hostel. Pool really is an extra bonus beautiful. Kitchen is well equipped. Very close to the beach. Cute bar across the street and a couple cute restaurants.

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7.6
Good
80 reviews
Price from
$34.20
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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  • Avg. price/night: $70.48
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,563 reviews
    The place is right at the beach so it makes it super easy to go in and out of the sea with showers close by and your belongings safe. Staff was nice although I had the feeling they were a bit overworked. Pool area and bar overlooking the sea are really nice. Rooms have AC which is relatively rare in a hostel in CR.
    Giulia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $90.40
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 686 reviews
    Everyone at the hostel was incredible - the owner, Brian, as well as the friendly volunteers and staff. There were great food promos each day, generous happy hour times and prices, and the AC at night was an absolute lifesaver. I felt extremely safe at this hostel as both a young woman and a foreigner, and my friends and I were very sad to leave. A couple of us are even considering going back to work there!!
    Madeleine
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $36
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Buena Nota was the first hostel I've ever stayed in and it was incredible! Felt like I was living in the Florida Project. The value for money is amazing and the staff were so lovely. The room was clean and felt safe. It's such a welcoming and homely place to stay. The location is fantastic with plenty of places to eat nearby and right on the beach. The pool is clean and refreshing in the heat.
    J
    Jazmin
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $70.48
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,563 reviews
    Amazing spot right on the beach. Easy to meet people as most chill in the pool all day. Sunsets are amazing. Comfortable beds with curtains. The tube rooms are also great, but unfortunately shared bathroom. Jaco overall felt very safe.
    monica chackal
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $61.02
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 112 reviews
    Great location and helpful staff and good facilities in the hostel
    JovannaD
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $90.40
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 686 reviews
    best hostel I have stayed in , in Costa Rica. great fun, for meeting people, great pool, rooftop and good vibes
    Phil
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $226
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 40 reviews
    The best hostel I have stayed in, in Costa Rica. Great pool, really good vibes and great for meeting people. The staff were great, it’s right on the beach. they have loads of surf boards to rent - beginner and expert. Just a great fun place to be. And comfy, quiet rooms
    Phil
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55.92
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,282 reviews
    Wonderful hostel. Clean, modern, safe, comfy beds, big lockers. Excellent location.
    Edsteroo
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $60
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 139 reviews
    I thought Maxi the owner was a very nice and well informed and ready to lend a helping hand or make sure that one of his volunteers were able to help the backpackers who frequented his hostel. I was impressed with the volunteers as well.
    Gary Borst
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $90.40
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 356 reviews
    Terrific, great location, great staff, very safe
    niels
    Solo traveler