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Featured Hostels in Santa Cruz

Slumber Party Tamarindo

Slumber Party Tamarindo

3 out of 5
Between Calle Cardinal y Calle Cruz, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Guests of Slumber Party Tamarindo enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a TV in a common area, a picnic area, and a garden.
Pool
Parking included
Socialtel Nosara

Socialtel Nosara

2 out of 5
Selina Nosara, Nosara Beach, 160, Nosara, Guanacaste
Guests of Socialtel Nosara enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Pool
Spa
The Nomadic Hotel

The Nomadic Hotel

3 out of 5
75 Meters West of Giardino Tropicale, Nosara
$220 nightly
The price is $249 total per night
$249 total
May 26 - May 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Guests of The Nomadic Hotel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a garden, a water dispenser, and a gift shop.
Pool
Breakfast included
La Botella de Leche - Hostel

La Botella de Leche - Hostel

2 out of 5
50 Meters From Banco Nacional, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$48 nightly
The price is $54 total per night
$54 total
May 26 - May 27
Total includes taxes and fees
La Botella de Leche - Hostel features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Pool
Parking included
Pupa House

Pupa House

2 out of 5
C. Cerritos, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$81 nightly
The price is $92 total per night
$92 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Built in 2024, the brand new Pupa House features an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free offsite parking, along with a free beach shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Pool
Free WiFi
TamaHostel & Glamping

TamaHostel & Glamping

2 out of 5
Calle L Cruz, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
$42 nightly
The price is $47 total per night
$47 total
May 26 - May 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Guests of TamaHostel & Glamping enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
Pool
Parking included
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel

2 out of 5
Calle Playa Langosta, 100 M East of Zen Cafe, Tamarindo
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$50 nightly
The price is $57 total per night
$57 total
May 26 - May 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 55.00 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours/tickets and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and an arcade/game room.
Pool
Parking included
Hostel Real

Hostel Real

2 out of 5
85 802605, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
$40 nightly
The price is $45 total per night
$45 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Guests of Hostel Real enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. Transportation is made easy with a beach shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, access to locker space, and concierge services. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a garden.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Un lugar tranquilo y acogedor, piscina, wifi. A 9 minutos de la playa.

Un lugar tranquilo y acogedor, piscina, wifi. A 9 minutos de la playa.

Guests staying at this hostel have access to laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills. This hostel also has a water dispenser.
Pool
Free WiFi
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    Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

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    The price is $184 total per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
    $184 total
    Jun 8 - Jun 9
    Total includes taxes and fees
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    The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

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    $521 nightly
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    $589 total
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    Total includes taxes and fees
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Hostels

Book a hostel in Santa Cruz
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Santa Cruz. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Santa Cruz has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Santa Cruz hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Santa Cruz.

Hostels let you really see Santa Cruz
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Santa Cruz. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Santa Cruz family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Santa Cruz are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Santa Cruz for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Santa Cruz isn’t going to explore itself.

Santa Cruz Hostels essential information

Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
$45 total
Highest Price
$589 total
Popular accommodation
Slumber Party Tamarindo, Socialtel Nosara, The Nomadic Hotel, La Botella de Leche - Hostel, Pupa House , TamaHostel & Glamping, Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel, Hostel Real, Un lugar tranquilo y acogedor, piscina, wifi. A 9 minutos de la playa.

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