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Featured Hostels in Santa Cruz

The Nomadic Hotel

The Nomadic Hotel

3 out of 5
75 Meters West of Giardino Tropicale, Nosara
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, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a water dispenser, a garden, and a gift shop.
Pool
Breakfast included
ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only

3 out of 5
Main road, 250 to Northeast from MINAE, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste Province
Renovated in 2021, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a terrace.
Pool
Pet friendly
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
$31 nightly
The price is $34 total per night
$34 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with 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
TamaHostel & Glamping

TamaHostel & Glamping

2 out of 5
Calle L Cruz, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
$33 nightly
The price is $37 total per night
$37 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with 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
Pupa House

Pupa House

2 out of 5
C. Cerritos, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
$81 nightly
The price is $92 total per night
$92 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Built in 2024, the brand new Pupa House features an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free offsite parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with access to locker space, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Pool
Free WiFi
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
$30 nightly
The price is $34 total per night
$34 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with 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 dry cleaning/laundry and concierge services. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and an arcade/game room.
Pool
Parking included
Hostel Samara

Hostel Samara

1.5 out of 5
100mts Este del banco Nacional, Sámara, Guanacaste
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$32 nightly
The price is $37 total per night
$37 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Hostel Samara enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 130 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Spa
Free WiFi
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, barbecue grills, and a garden. This hostel also has a water dispenser.
Pool
Free WiFi
Burnt Toast Surf Camp - Hostel

Burnt Toast Surf Camp - Hostel

1 out of 5
400 Metros Este de Calle Principal 160, Nosara, Guanacaste
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Guests of Burnt Toast Surf Camp - Hostel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. A stay here includes free parking. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide access to locker space. This hostel also has a garden.
Pool
Pet friendly
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Hotel Options in Santa Cruz

    Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

    Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

    Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
    8/10 Very Good! (1,237 reviews)
    Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

    Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

    Flamingo Beach, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
    $199 nightly
    The price is $225 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
    $225 total
    Oct 12 - Oct 13
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
    The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

    The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

    Playa Conchal S/N, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
    $504 nightly
    The price is $569 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
    $569 total
    Oct 10 - Oct 11
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

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
15 Hostels
Lowest Price
$34
Highest Price
$569
Popular accommodation
The Nomadic Hotel, ONDA - Playa Grande - Adults Only, La Botella de Leche - Hostel, TamaHostel & Glamping, Pupa House , Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel, Hostel Samara, Un lugar tranquilo y acogedor, piscina, wifi. A 9 minutos de la playa., Burnt Toast Surf Camp - Hostel