Best Party Hostels in Costa Rica: The Complete Guide
Costa Rica has 3 cities with party hostel coverage on this site, and 12 hostels reviewed with verified ratings and prices. The top-rated party hostel is Somos in Santa Teresa, rated 9.6 by guests. Cities covered: Puerto Viejo, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo.
Dorm beds in Costa Rica range from $11.12/night to $23.77/night based on current listings. Each city guide includes the cheapest available bed price, ratings from verified guests, and details on hostel facilities like bars, common areas, and organised events. Prices update regularly as hostels adjust rates by season.
Every city guide on this site covers the best party hostels ranked by guest rating, nightlife recommendations with specific venue names and locations, neighbourhood breakdowns for choosing where to stay, and practical information including transport, currency, and safety tips. All content is original research, not scraped from other sites.
Costa Rica sits within our Central America coverage, which spans 19 cities across 6 countries. Browse the region for more destinations, or use the search bar above to find a specific city anywhere in the world.
Party Hostel Cities in Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo
from $12.64 €/night
Puerto Viejo has 3 curated party hostels available, with dorm beds ranging from €12.64–€14.71 per ni...
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Santa Teresa
from $11.12 €/night
Santa Teresa has 4 curated party hostels available, with dorm beds ranging from €11.12–€23.77 per ni...
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Tamarindo
from $12.64 €/night
Tamarindo has 5 curated party hostels available, with dorm beds ranging from €12.64–€23.59 per night...
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All events → Puerto Viejo Caribbean Party Scene
Year-round (peak: December to March and July to August)
Puerto Viejo
Most bars free entry; some weekend events 2,000–5,000 CRC (approximately £3–£7)
Puerto Viejo Carnaval and Beach Party Season
Carnaval: second week of October; beach party scene year-round
Puerto Viejo
Free; some venue nights 2,000–5,000 CRC (approximately £3–£8)
San José Electronic and Club Festival Season
Year-round; peak December–April
San José
Clubs 3,000–10,000 CRC (approximately £4–£14); some free events
Santa Teresa New Year and Surf Season
New Year: 31 December; surf season: December to April
Santa Teresa
Beach events free; some venue nights 5,000–10,000 CRC (approximately £7–£15)
Tamarindo Surf and Beach Party Season
Year-round (peak: December-April dry season)
Tamarindo
Free; bars free entry; drinks USD 3-8