Best Hostels in Drake Bay
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Beach access
Casa Jade
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
Staying at the Drake Bay hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Drake Divers, located only 0.8 km away. This comfortable hostel is nearly a 10-minute drive from the Drake Bay.
The accommodation enjoys a scenic location not far from the Naturaseekers.
Casa Jade
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
Casa Jade
Staying at the Drake Bay hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Drake Divers, located only 0.8 km away. This comfortable hostel is nearly a 10-minute drive from the Drake Bay.
The accommodation enjoys a scenic location not far from the Naturaseekers.
Greenpoint Drake Bay
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
The Drake Bay hostel is within a 3-km distance of the Red Beach.
This comfortable hostel enjoys a convenient location around a 25-minute stroll from the Naturaseekers.
Greenpoint Drake Bay
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
Greenpoint Drake Bay
The Drake Bay hostel is within a 3-km distance of the Red Beach.
This comfortable hostel enjoys a convenient location around a 25-minute stroll from the Naturaseekers.
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Beach access
Corcovado Adventures
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Playa Caletas is just near this Drake Bay hostel, while Aeropuerto de Bahia Drake airport is 5 km away. The hostel is also 2.3 km from the idyllic Rio Agujitas.
The Drake Bay accommodation enjoys a beachfront location nearly a 10-minute drive from the Naturaseekers.
Corcovado Adventures
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Corcovado Adventures
Playa Caletas is just near this Drake Bay hostel, while Aeropuerto de Bahia Drake airport is 5 km away. The hostel is also 2.3 km from the idyllic Rio Agujitas.
The Drake Bay accommodation enjoys a beachfront location nearly a 10-minute drive from the Naturaseekers.
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Top location
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Beach access
Jacobin Hostel & Cabins
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
The idyllic Rio Agujitas is only 1.3 km from the hostel, while Divine Dolphin is 2.9 km away. Also, Playa Colorada is just a 5-minute walk away.
Jacobin Hostel & Cabins is also located within reach of the Naturaseekers.
Some of the private bathrooms at the Drake Bay hostel feature a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and bath sheets.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
The idyllic Rio Agujitas is only 1.3 km from the hostel, while Divine Dolphin is 2.9 km away. Also, Playa Colorada is just a 5-minute walk away.
Jacobin Hostel & Cabins is also located within reach of the Naturaseekers.
Some of the private bathrooms at the Drake Bay hostel feature a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and bath sheets.
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Beach access
Life For Life Hostel: Sea Turtle Conservation at Drake Bay
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
This Drake Bay hostel is 50 metres from a Playa Rincon beach. The Playa Las Caletas can be reached nearly a 15-minute ride from the hostel.
The Drake Bay accommodation is also located 2.3 km from the Punta Rio Claro National Wildlife Refuge.
Life For Life Hostel: Sea Turtle Conservation at Drake Bay
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Life For Life Hostel: Sea Turtle Conservation at Drake Bay
This Drake Bay hostel is 50 metres from a Playa Rincon beach. The Playa Las Caletas can be reached nearly a 15-minute ride from the hostel.
The Drake Bay accommodation is also located 2.3 km from the Punta Rio Claro National Wildlife Refuge.
Ceiba Ganadito
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The Drake Bay hostel is approximately a 10-minute ride from the Naturaseekers.
Also, this comfortable hostel is 2.1 km from Drake Bay.
Ceiba Ganadito
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Ceiba Ganadito
The Drake Bay hostel is approximately a 10-minute ride from the Naturaseekers.
Also, this comfortable hostel is 2.1 km from Drake Bay.
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Beach access
Corcovado Guest House
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
The Drake Divers can be reached 3.4 km from this Drake Bay hostel.
Also, the hostel is approximately a 15-minute drive from the Surf & Turf Information Center.
The rooms at Corcovado hostel come with a kitchen and offer views of the garden.
Corcovado Guest House
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
Corcovado Guest House
The Drake Divers can be reached 3.4 km from this Drake Bay hostel.
Also, the hostel is approximately a 15-minute drive from the Surf & Turf Information Center.
The rooms at Corcovado hostel come with a kitchen and offer views of the garden.
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Great deal
Ecobosque Del Mar
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Divine Dolphin is just a few steps from the hostel, while Aeropuerto de Bahia Drake airport is 5 km away. The idyllic Rio Agujitas can be reached 2.4 km from this Drake Bay hostel.
Also, Ecobosque Del Mar hostel is within a 10-minute drive of the Surf & Turf Information Center.
Ecobosque Del Mar
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Ecobosque Del Mar
Divine Dolphin is just a few steps from the hostel, while Aeropuerto de Bahia Drake airport is 5 km away. The idyllic Rio Agujitas can be reached 2.4 km from this Drake Bay hostel.
Also, Ecobosque Del Mar hostel is within a 10-minute drive of the Surf & Turf Information Center.
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Cascada Verde Eco Lodge & Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Full body massage
- Sun terrace
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Uvita Waterfall, located around 10 minutes' walk away. Bahia can be reached 2.4 km from the property.
Also, the Uvita hostel is a 15-minute ride from Marino Ballena National Park.
Some rooms include an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and self-catering options such as coffee/tea making equipment.
Cascada Verde Eco Lodge & Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Full body massage
- Sun terrace
Cascada Verde Eco Lodge & Hostel
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Uvita Waterfall, located around 10 minutes' walk away. Bahia can be reached 2.4 km from the property.
Also, the Uvita hostel is a 15-minute ride from Marino Ballena National Park.
Some rooms include an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and self-catering options such as coffee/tea making equipment.
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Best-rated
Bolita Trails And Lodging
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
The hostel is also in proximity to Viewpoint.
The local family farm "Rancho Raices de Osa" is approximately a 15-minute drive from this Dos Brazos hostel.
Bolita Trails And Lodging
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Bolita Trails And Lodging
The hostel is also in proximity to Viewpoint.
The local family farm "Rancho Raices de Osa" is approximately a 15-minute drive from this Dos Brazos hostel.
Cool Vibes Beach Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Plunge pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
The hostel enjoys location 150 m from Dominical.
In proximity to this Dominical hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Playa Dominicalito Beach, which is approximately 10 minutes' drive away.
Cool Vibes Beach Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Plunge pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
Cool Vibes Beach Hostel
The hostel enjoys location 150 m from Dominical.
In proximity to this Dominical hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Playa Dominicalito Beach, which is approximately 10 minutes' drive away.
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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 also 4.5 km from the Playa Hermosa.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Marino Ballena National Park, which is a 14-minute walk away.
Flutterby House Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Flutterby House Hostel
The comfortable hostel is also 4.5 km from the Playa Hermosa.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Marino Ballena National Park, which is a 14-minute walk 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 Costa Ballena Directory can also be found about 10 minutes' walk away.
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 Costa Ballena Directory can also be found about 10 minutes' walk away.
Shipwrecked Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Sun terrace
This Uvita hostel is also in the vicinity of the Osa Peninsula.
The hostel boasts location merely 7 minutes' walk from the Costa Ballena Directory.
Shipwrecked Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Sun terrace
Shipwrecked Hostel
This Uvita hostel is also in the vicinity of the Osa Peninsula.
The hostel boasts location merely 7 minutes' walk from the Costa Ballena Directory.
Hostel Esperanza
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Garden area
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to Pavones Beach, located only 0.6 km away. Sea Kings Surf Shop can be reached in the immediate vicinity of the Pavones hostel.
Hostel Esperanza
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Garden area
Hostel Esperanza
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to Pavones Beach, located only 0.6 km away. Sea Kings Surf Shop can be reached in the immediate vicinity of the Pavones hostel.
La Palapa Hut Nature Hostel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
This Puerto Jimenez hostel is also 2.1 km from the Puntarenitas.
The hostel enjoys a convenient location around 25 minutes' walk from Platanares Beach.
La Palapa Hut Nature Hostel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
La Palapa Hut Nature Hostel
This Puerto Jimenez hostel is also 2.1 km from the Puntarenitas.
The hostel enjoys a convenient location around 25 minutes' walk from Platanares Beach.
Mango Coliving Rooms For Digital Nomads
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Plunge pool
This comfortable hostel is located 1.8 km from Uvita Waterfall and approximately a 20-minute drive from the Parque Bahia Ballena. Also, the Uvita hostel is in proximity to such natural sights as Marino Ballena National Park.
Certain rooms include an adjoining terrace and a balcony, as well as amenities like tea and coffee making equipment for guests' added comfort.
Mango Coliving Rooms For Digital Nomads
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Plunge pool
Mango Coliving Rooms For Digital Nomads
This comfortable hostel is located 1.8 km from Uvita Waterfall and approximately a 20-minute drive from the Parque Bahia Ballena. Also, the Uvita hostel is in proximity to such natural sights as Marino Ballena National Park.
Certain rooms include an adjoining terrace and a balcony, as well as amenities like tea and coffee making equipment for guests' added comfort.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Drake Bay, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Casa Jade |
8.7 / 10 (430 Reviews) |
From 31$ | |
| Greenpoint Drake Bay |
8.3 / 10 (298 Reviews) |
From 21$ | |
| Corcovado Adventures |
8.2 / 10 (222 Reviews) |
From 48$ | |
| Jacobin Hostel & Cabins |
8.3 / 10 (102 Reviews) |
From 14$ | |
| Life For Life Hostel: Sea Turtle Conservation at Drake Bay |
8.9 / 10 (64 Reviews) |
From 40$ |
More accommodations in Drake Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What budget hostels are best for beach lovers in Drake Bay?
Cool Vibes Beach Hostel and Flutterby House Hostel are both close to the beach, offering a laid-back atmosphere. You can enjoy activities like snorkeling and sunbathing just steps away from your accommodation.
Visit the beach early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds and enjoy cooler temperatures.
Which budget hostels in Drake Bay offer great views?
Cascada Verde Eco Lodge & Hostel and La Palapa Hut Nature Hostel provide stunning views of the surrounding nature. You can relax and enjoy the scenery right from your accommodations.
Request a room on the upper floors to maximize your view of the lush surroundings.
What budget hostels near Corcovado National Park should I consider?
Bolita Trails And Lodging and Life For Life Hostel are excellent choices. Both hostels are a short distance from the park entrance, ideal for early hikes.
Plan your trip to the park during weekdays when it is less crowded and wildlife sightings are better.
Which budget hostels are best for socializing in Drake Bay?
Shipwrecked Hostel and Jacobin Hostel & Cabins are popular for their communal areas and social activities. They often host events that encourage interaction among guests.
Join group activities or happy hours to meet fellow travelers and make new friends.
What budget-friendly hostels cater to eco-conscious travelers?
Greenpoint Drake Bay and Ecobosque Del Mar focus on sustainability and eco-friendly practices. You can feel good about your stay while enjoying the local environment.
Consider using public transport or biking to explore the area to reduce your carbon footprint.
Which budget hostels offer a great location for exploring local wildlife?
Yubarta Lodge and Corcovado Adventures are strategically located near wildlife viewing spots. They provide easy access for tours and excursions into nature.
Book your wildlife tours ahead of time to secure your preferred dates and times.
What are the best budget hostels for family stays in Drake Bay?
Casa Jade and Hostel Esperanza are suitable choices for families, providing spacious accommodations. They offer family rooms and are located near family-friendly activities.
Look for hostels with kitchens, so you can prepare meals and save on dining costs during your stay.
How can I save money while visiting Drake Bay?
Opt for budget hostels like Flutterby House Hostel and Mango Coliving Rooms For Digital Nomads. They offer affordable rates and often have kitchen facilities to help control food costs.
Bring reusable water bottles and snacks for day trips to limit expenses on the go.
What unique experiences can I have in Drake Bay?
Consider guided tours like snorkeling at Caño Island or whale watching trips. These activities showcase the natural beauty of the area and provide memorable experiences.
Book tours during the off-peak season (May to November) to find discounted rates.
How can I get around Drake Bay easily?
Walking is effective for getting around town, but local taxis or shared shuttle services are available for longer distances. Keep some cash handy for transportation needs.
Use local transport options for organized day trips to parks and beaches as they are more convenient and cost-effective.
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