Best Hostels in Dominical
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Top location
Cool Vibes Beach Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Plunge pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
Dominical Waverider Surf School is located around 500 metres from this hostel, and Costa Rica Surf Camp is merely 8 minutes' walk away.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Playa Dominicalito Beach, which is 3.1 km away.
Cool Vibes Beach Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Plunge pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
Cool Vibes Beach Hostel
Dominical Waverider Surf School is located around 500 metres from this hostel, and Costa Rica Surf Camp is merely 8 minutes' walk away.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Playa Dominicalito Beach, which is 3.1 km away.
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Popular choice
Costa Rica Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
The known Plaza de La Cultura welcomes shopping lovers 1.2 km away, while La California is just around the corner from the functional hostel. Borbon Central Market is 25 minutes' walk from this San Jose property.
Costa Rica Backpackers hostel is situated 1.8 km from Parque de la Merced Park and only steps away from National Museum of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Costa Rica Backpackers
The known Plaza de La Cultura welcomes shopping lovers 1.2 km away, while La California is just around the corner from the functional hostel. Borbon Central Market is 25 minutes' walk from this San Jose property.
Costa Rica Backpackers hostel is situated 1.8 km from Parque de la Merced Park and only steps away from National Museum of Costa Rica.
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Cascada Verde Eco Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Full body massage
- Sun terrace
The hostel is located a few moments from Cascada Verde, in a rural area of Uvita. The Uvita hostel is 2.4 km from Bahia.
The property boasts location only a few steps from Uvita Waterfall.
Along with views of the ocean, Cascada Verde Eco hostel offers 36 rooms, some of which come with a patio and a balcony.
Cascada Verde Eco Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Full body massage
- Sun terrace
Cascada Verde Eco Lodge
The hostel is located a few moments from Cascada Verde, in a rural area of Uvita. The Uvita hostel is 2.4 km from Bahia.
The property boasts location only a few steps from Uvita Waterfall.
Along with views of the ocean, Cascada Verde Eco hostel offers 36 rooms, some of which come with a patio and a balcony.
Cheap Hostels in Dominical
Eco Stay Hostel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 6 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
This San Jose hostel is also situated not far from Church of Our Lady of La Soledad.
There are 13 rooms with views of the city equipped with an iron and ironing board.
Eco Stay Hostel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 6 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Eco Stay Hostel
This San Jose hostel is also situated not far from Church of Our Lady of La Soledad.
There are 13 rooms with views of the city equipped with an iron and ironing board.
Awa San Jose
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Massage
- Garden area
The comfortable hostel is in the Barrio Escalante district of San Jose, only 1.9 km from Central Park. Parque Espana is also situated nearly a 25-minute walk away.
Awa San Jose
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Massage
- Garden area
Awa San Jose
The comfortable hostel is in the Barrio Escalante district of San Jose, only 1.9 km from Central Park. Parque Espana is also situated nearly a 25-minute walk away.
Hostel Plinio
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located 1.5 km from such significant cultural landmarks as Orozco Art Gallery, this hostel is also 2.3 km from Marina Pez Vela. Holis Spa and Wellness Center is a 25-minute stroll from the Manuel Antonio hostel.
In proximity to Plinio hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as La Selvita Park, which is 2 km away.
The hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the ocean, and in certain rooms, a multi-channel TV is available.
Hostel Plinio
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hostel Plinio
Located 1.5 km from such significant cultural landmarks as Orozco Art Gallery, this hostel is also 2.3 km from Marina Pez Vela. Holis Spa and Wellness Center is a 25-minute stroll from the Manuel Antonio hostel.
In proximity to Plinio hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as La Selvita Park, which is 2 km away.
The hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the ocean, and in certain rooms, a multi-channel TV is available.
Youth Hostels in Dominical
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Beach access
Flutterby House Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The comfortable hostel is located a 5-minute walk from Mini Super Tatiana and 2.7 km from Uvita Waterfall. Playa Hermosa is 4.5 km from the Uvita property.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Marino Ballena National Park, which is a 14-minute walk away.
Some rooms include a patio and a dining area, and self-catering options such as tea and coffee-making facilities.
Flutterby House Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Flutterby House Hostel
The comfortable hostel is located a 5-minute walk from Mini Super Tatiana and 2.7 km from Uvita Waterfall. Playa Hermosa is 4.5 km from the Uvita property.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Marino Ballena National Park, which is a 14-minute walk away.
Some rooms include a patio and a dining area, and self-catering options such as tea and coffee-making facilities.
Casa Escalante Hostel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Situated a mere 1.8 km from such significant cultural landmarks as National Museum of Costa Rica, the hostel is also just around the corner from the performing arts theater "Teatro Eugene O'Neill". This San Jose hostel is located around 10 minutes by car from the known Plaza de La Cultura.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Antigua Aduana Event Venue, which is 1.1 km away.
Casa Escalante Hostel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Casa Escalante Hostel
Situated a mere 1.8 km from such significant cultural landmarks as National Museum of Costa Rica, the hostel is also just around the corner from the performing arts theater "Teatro Eugene O'Neill". This San Jose hostel is located around 10 minutes by car from the known Plaza de La Cultura.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Antigua Aduana Event Venue, which is 1.1 km away.
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Beach access
Yubarta Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Outdoor swimming pool
Marino Ballena National Park is within reach of the comfortable hostel.
The Uvita property offers a convenient location 750 metres from Costa Ballena Directory.
Yubarta Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Outdoor swimming pool
Yubarta Lodge
Marino Ballena National Park is within reach of the comfortable hostel.
The Uvita property offers a convenient location 750 metres from Costa Ballena Directory.
Hostels In Dominical City Centre
Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
- Garden area
Casa Batsu is not far from the San Jose hostel, and natural sites like the famed park "Parque Nacional" are only 1.5 km away. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Iglesia Nuestra Senora de la Merced Church, which is nearly a 10-minute ride from this comfortable hostel.
Parque Espana is just 1.8 km from the accommodation.
Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
- Garden area
Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante
Casa Batsu is not far from the San Jose hostel, and natural sites like the famed park "Parque Nacional" are only 1.5 km away. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Iglesia Nuestra Senora de la Merced Church, which is nearly a 10-minute ride from this comfortable hostel.
Parque Espana is just 1.8 km from the accommodation.
Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Found around 25 minutes on foot from the urban park "Simon Bolivar Zoo", the hostel is in proximity to worship locations like Church of Our Lady of La Soledad. Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is merely 150 metres from Central Park.
Fuente de La Hispanidad is only 0.6 km away, and Antigua Aduana Event Venue, available to diversify your stay, is only an 8-minute walk away.
Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only
Found around 25 minutes on foot from the urban park "Simon Bolivar Zoo", the hostel is in proximity to worship locations like Church of Our Lady of La Soledad. Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is merely 150 metres from Central Park.
Fuente de La Hispanidad is only 0.6 km away, and Antigua Aduana Event Venue, available to diversify your stay, is only an 8-minute walk away.
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Beach access
Karandi Hostel Uvita
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
- Terrace
Marino Ballena National Park can be reached just 1.8 km from the hostel.
The property is also located around 10 minutes' drive from Rancho La Merced National Wildlife Refuge.
The rooms at this Uvita hostel come with a patio and a terrace and offer views of the river.
Karandi Hostel Uvita
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
- Terrace
Karandi Hostel Uvita
Marino Ballena National Park can be reached just 1.8 km from the hostel.
The property is also located around 10 minutes' drive from Rancho La Merced National Wildlife Refuge.
The rooms at this Uvita hostel come with a patio and a terrace and offer views of the river.
Hostels in Dominical with Car Parking
Haven Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Jade Archaeological Museum is located 1.6 km from this hostel.
Families can have quality time by visiting Turu Ba Ri Tropical Park, which is a 10-minute ride away.
Haven Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Haven Hostel
Jade Archaeological Museum is located 1.6 km from this hostel.
Families can have quality time by visiting Turu Ba Ri Tropical Park, which is a 10-minute ride away.
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Staying at this comfortable hostel in San Jose, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Antigua Aduana Event Venue, which is approximately a 5-minute drive away. You can visit sacred sites such as Iglesia Nuestra Senora de la Merced Church, found 3.3 km from the accommodation.
The 25-room In The Wind Hostel And is just a 10-minute stroll from Iglesia San Pedro Apostol and not far from Fuente de La Hispanidad.
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Staying at this comfortable hostel in San Jose, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Antigua Aduana Event Venue, which is approximately a 5-minute drive away. You can visit sacred sites such as Iglesia Nuestra Senora de la Merced Church, found 3.3 km from the accommodation.
The 25-room In The Wind Hostel And is just a 10-minute stroll from Iglesia San Pedro Apostol and not far from Fuente de La Hispanidad.
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Best-rated
Shipwrecked Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Sun terrace
Staying at this Uvita hostel, guests can pay a visit to Costa Ballena Directory, located a mere 550 metres away. Osa Costa Rica can be reached in the vicinity of the hostel.
Also, the Uvita accommodation is 4.4 km from Playa Hermosa.
Shipwrecked Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Sun terrace
Shipwrecked Hostel
Staying at this Uvita hostel, guests can pay a visit to Costa Ballena Directory, located a mere 550 metres away. Osa Costa Rica can be reached in the vicinity of the hostel.
Also, the Uvita accommodation is 4.4 km from Playa Hermosa.
Hostels in Dominical with Private Rooms
Hostel Shakti
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 10 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Mall San Pedro welcomes shopping lovers 2.1 km away, while Church of Our Lady of La Soledad is right around the corner from the hostel. Thanks to a convenient location of this San Jose hostel, guests can quickly reach National Museum of Costa Rica, which is just 6 minutes' walk away.
Also, the 19-room Shakti hostel is merely 1.4 km from the bustling San Jose Central Market.
Hostel Shakti
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 10 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Hostel Shakti
Mall San Pedro welcomes shopping lovers 2.1 km away, while Church of Our Lady of La Soledad is right around the corner from the hostel. Thanks to a convenient location of this San Jose hostel, guests can quickly reach National Museum of Costa Rica, which is just 6 minutes' walk away.
Also, the 19-room Shakti hostel is merely 1.4 km from the bustling San Jose Central Market.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Dominical, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Cool Vibes Beach Hostel |
8.7 / 10 (695 Reviews) |
From 22$ | |
| Costa Rica Backpackers |
7.8 / 10 (3733 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Cascada Verde Eco Lodge |
8.9 / 10 (1009 Reviews) |
From 14$ | |
| Eco Stay Hostel |
9.1 / 10 (405 Reviews) |
From 14$ | |
| Awa San Jose |
7.9 / 10 (784 Reviews) |
From 10$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hostels near Dominical's beach provide the best access to surfing?
Cool Vibes Beach Hostel and Flutterby House Hostel are both located near the beach, making them great options for surfing enthusiasts. You can easily catch early morning waves or enjoy sunset surf sessions.
Arrive before 8am for surf lessons that often come with discounts at nearby rental shops.
Where can I find budget-friendly hostels close to downtown Dominical?
Casa Escalante Hostel and Eco Stay Hostel are both located within walking distance of downtown Dominical. They offer affordable prices while keeping you close to shops and local eateries.
Visit the farmer's market on Wednesdays for fresh produce and affordable local delicacies.
Which hostels in Dominical are best for solo travelers looking to meet others?
In The Wind Hostel and Guesthouse is known for its friendly atmosphere, perfect for meeting fellow travelers. Hostel Shakti also has communal areas that encourage social interactions.
Join hostel-organized tours or group dinners to connect with other solo travelers easily.
What hostels offer breakfast near Dominical's main attractions?
Cascada Verde Eco Lodge and Haven Hostel both provide breakfast options included in the stay. This setup is perfect for starting your day before exploring nearby attractions like the Nauyaca Waterfalls.
Try the local omelets and fresh fruit at breakfast, which are often sourced from local farms.
Which hostels in Dominical are equipped with group accommodations?
Hostel Plinio offers multi-bed dorms that accommodate larger groups. Karandi Hostel Uvita also has spacious options ideal for friends traveling together.
Book your group stay well in advance to ensure availability, especially during peak season.
Are there hostels near the main bus station in Dominical?
Costa Rica Backpackers is conveniently located near the main bus station. This makes it easy to travel to other destinations within Costa Rica.
Plan to arrive at least an hour before your bus departure to avoid last-minute rushes.
What eco-friendly hostels are available in Dominical?
Flutterby House Hostel and Cascada Verde Eco Lodge both prioritize eco-friendly practices. They provide options for recycling and offer organic meals, ensuring a sustainable stay.
Bring your reusable water bottle to save costs and help reduce plastic waste during your stay.
How can I explore the natural beauty around Dominical?
Consider guided tours to National Parks like Manuel Antonio or Corcovado to see diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Many hostels, like Awa San Jose, offer booking assistance for such tours.
Join tours that start early in the morning to maximize your chances of seeing wildlife while avoiding crowds.
What unique cultural events take place in Dominical?
The Dominical Surf School hosts annual surf competitions that attract locals and tourists alike. You can also experience local art exhibitions during the weekly farmers' market.
Plan your visit during August for the surf competition to witness exciting performances and community spirit.
Where can I find delicious local food while staying in Dominical?
Local eateries like La Parcela and Restaurant El Coco serve authentic Costa Rican meals. These restaurants are within a short walk from popular hostels.
Try 'casado', a traditional dish with rice, beans, salad, and your choice of protein, to get a true taste of the locale.