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The 10 Best Hostels in Tortuguero, Costa Rica

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Arcari Garden Hostel is located just 400 metres from Tortuguero National Park, just a few steps from the sea shores and features free WiFi access is available in all areas.

At Arcari Garden Hostel you will find an extensive garden and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and luggage storage.

Very relax and familiar ambient

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8.5
Very Good
1,060 reviews
Price from
$12.50
per night

At the hostel, all rooms include a patio with a lake view. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with river views. At Chinitas Eco Lodge the rooms come with air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

This lodge is in a very nice location in the small town of San Francisco. The restaurant is next to the water. A nice place to hang around. They serve a nice breakfast in the morning. The owner and his wife are very nice and helpful. You have to get a boat back to the main town. It's part of its charm. We really enjoyed our stay.

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8.4
Very Good
465 reviews
Price from
$41.25
per night

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Hostel Tortuguero 7BackPackers is set in Tortuguero. Open since 2017, the property is within 700 metres of Tortuguero National Park.

All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. All rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. Guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave.

The hostel is family owned and you feel the family vibe:) Marina is very nice, even with my bad spanish we somehow understood each other:) The tours I've booked were amazing, I did the nighttour, turtle tour and the Kanoutour. The breakfast was very nice and a big plus was the laundry service😊 Defenitely go back there, thank you Marina!

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8.2
Very Good
587 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Offering a restaurant, Cabinas Tortuguero Natural is located 50 metres from Tortuguero Beach, a common site for turtle hatching. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas.

There is also a dining table. Private bathrooms also come with towels. You can enjoy a garden view from all the rooms. Extras include linen and a fan.

We loved the big rooms and wonderful upstairs covered porch

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8.5
Very Good
527 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Hospedaje Meryscar is located in Tortuguero's town centre, just 100 metres from the beach. Free WiFi access is available.

You will find a variety of restaurants, shops and tour operators within a 5-minute walk. The hostel is 200 metres from Tortuguero National Park.

The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. She recommended hikes we could do, local guides, and where to eat or drink. She was very helpful and nice throughout the stay.

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7.7
Good
171 reviews
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$25
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: $47.46
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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    Rated very good
     · 1,060 reviews
    This is a hostel and we had private room with ensuite. It's basic, as expected. You can use a well equipped kitchen, great if you are on a budget. It's right in Tortuguero close to many restaurants and mini market. There's a garden to relax in and a veranda with hammock. Very quiet at night. You can book tours which were great, we did canals in canoe, day walk and night walk (highlight). You can do self guided walk too either in the park or just along a path from the village to the airstrip.
    Joanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $44.07
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
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    Rated very good
     · 390 reviews
    Great location, on the beach. Easy to book & extend for a second night. Cheap. En suite bathroom.
    Kathleen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $47.46
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,060 reviews
    Lovely relaxing hostel with comfortable room and hot showers. Communal spaces ad gardens also very nice. Staff were excellent and organised a tour for us. Great location, steps away from the beach.
    Sandy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $55.94
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 458 reviews
    Great location, helpful staff. I recommend this hostel to everyone!
    Anna
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $45.20
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 450 reviews
    Lovely hostel with lots of colourful clean cabins in a great location close to the tortuguero national park.
    Jacob
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $55.94
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 458 reviews
    Great location and host. Lovely hostel
    Coralie
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 587 reviews
    If you want to feel at home in a beautiful place like Tortuguero, then Doña Marina will make sure you do. I stayed for 7 nights and I could've stayed for more. Doña Marina will help you with any of your questions and will book any tour for quickly and safely. She's an overall great person. The place itself is a great hostel to stay in and relax after a day of exploring the amazing place Tortuguero is.
    Benny Voncken
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $47.46
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,060 reviews
    Staff were really helpful, helped us navigate the local boats and even let us borrow boots. The setting is lovely with a very relaxed feel with great views from the platform. Great location just away from the main village and felt very safe.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $45.20
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 240 reviews
    We had a big 6-bed-room for the whole family with very well equipped kitchen corner, where we could prepare breakfast and hot snacks. Everything is very clean and e felt very safe. The location directly at the beach is great for a early morning walk. Upon our arrival in Pavona boat station, we were already expected by a guide sent by the hostel to bring us to the house. We would definitely come back if we came to Tortuguero again!
    Sabine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $47.46
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,060 reviews
    A lovely hostel with brilliant facilities for backpackers or families. Super helpful staff too, and clean kitchen and communal areas.
    Michael
    Young couple

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