Hostels in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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Get to know Tamarindo (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Tamarindo.

 Tamarindo Sunset

Tamarindo, Costa Rica, is a very popular beach destination for tourists located on the northern Pacific shore. The town offers many tours and activities as well as lazy beach days soaking up the warm sun. The town is also quite famous for its surf and surfer culture. Tamarindo is very developed and touristy to the point that in the downtown, you can easily forget that you are in Costa Rica. For an authentic Costa Rican experience, rent a bicycle, car, or motorbike for the day and ride into some of the smaller, less developed towns and soak up some culture.

The hostels in Tamarindo vary from party/resort-style hostels to family-friendly, home-style accommodation. Tamarindo hostels are mainly centrally located and within walking distance to amenities, banks and ATMs, restaurants and bars, the beach and the downtown strip. Due to the high amount of visitors, it is recommended to do some research and book accommodation before arriving.

Tamarindo can be difficult to reach without splurging on an expensive shuttle from a tour company. The roads on the Nicoya peninsula can be very slow (especially in the rainy season) and the buses can be few and far between. Without a car, you may want to spend more money on a shuttle to save time and stress.

Tamarindo, is an ideal destination for those seeking a breathtaking beach, fancy dining, and world-famous Costa Rican wildlife without losing too many of the comforts and luxuries of home in the developed world.

Written by local enthusiast for Tamarindo hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Tamarindo hostels Fro

FAQ about Tamarindo Hostels

We've collected the most common questions for hostels in Tamarindo. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?

A hostel in Tamarindo costs $32 for a dorm. A private room in a hostel in Tamarindo costs $144. (based on Hostelz.com price comparison)
The only website listing all 11 Hostels in Tamarindo is Hostelz.com. We are a specialized hostel price comparison.
Selina Tamarindo is the best hostel in Tamarindo for couples.
Pipe House Playa Grande is the best rated hostel in Tamarindo for female solo travellers.
Hostelz.com compares prices for 11 hostels in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. We list for you other cheap places to stay in Tamarindo such as
  • 2 hotels
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This makes Hostelz.com the best place to find cheap accommodation in Tamarindo.

Pipe House Playa Grande is the best hostel for partying in Tamarindo.

It offers: Bar.

Tamarindo Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Tamarindo, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
11 Total number of hostels
$32 Average dorm price
$144 Average private room price
$18 Cheapest hostel in Tamarindo
4 Party hostels in Tamarindo
Pipe House Playa Grande is the best rated
Most Tamarindo hostels are located in
Tamarindo Beach
8.1 Average rating of all hostels

Other Nearby Cities

Playa Grande (4 Km / 2 mi.)
Playa Potrero (19 Km / 12 mi.)
Marbella (25 Km / 16 mi.)
Matapalo (29 Km / 18 mi.)
Playas del Coco (31 Km / 19 mi.)
Playa Ostional (37 Km / 23 mi.)
Nosara (41 Km / 26 mi.)

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