Manuel Antonio
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How much do hostels in Manuel Antonio cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica range from $10 to $21/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 8 hostels.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $10.
Based on current listed prices, October is typically the cheapest month (around $10/night) and November the most expensive (around $13/night).
At $10/night and up, Manuel Antonio is a mid-range hostel destination in Costa Rica.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 4 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-13T20:50:54.097Z.
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Local knowledge for Manuel Antonio
Where to stay
Most budget beds are split between Quepos, the actual town 7km north of the park entrance, and the hostels strung along Route 618 as it climbs toward the park gate. Quepos gives you the bus terminal, the Mercado Municipal for cheap casados, and prices that drop noticeably once you're away from the park-side strip.
Getting around
- The public bus between Quepos and the park entrance runs roughly every 30 minutes and costs next to nothing each way. There is no reason to pay for a taxi or shared shuttle if you're based in Quepos.
- Manuel Antonio National Park caps daily visitors and sells out on weekends and Costa Rican public holidays. Book your entry ticket on the SINAC website several days ahead, not the morning of.
- The white-faced monkeys on Playa Espadilla and inside the park will unzip your bag while you're in the water. Keep everything sealed and hold onto food, or it will be gone in seconds.
When to go
September and October are the slowest months, with the lowest hostel rates and easy walk-in availability. Beds fill fast from mid-December through April, and Semana Santa (Easter week) is the tightest stretch of the year.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Manuel Antonio cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $10. Dorm beds currently range from $10 to $21/night across the next 3 months of availability.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Manuel Antonio?
HostelHound currently tracks 8 hostels in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
What's the cheapest month to stay in a hostel in Manuel Antonio?
Among the upcoming dates we track, October has the lowest median daily starting price in Manuel Antonio. On a typical date that month, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $10/night.
Is Manuel Antonio affordable compared to other hostel cities in Costa Rica?
Manuel Antonio is a mid-range hostel destination in Costa Rica, with dorm prices starting from $10/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Manuel Antonio?
Most budget beds are split between Quepos, the actual town 7km north of the park entrance, and the hostels strung along Route 618 as it climbs toward the park gate. Quepos gives you the bus terminal, the Mercado Municipal for cheap casados, and prices that drop noticeably once you're away from the park-side strip.
What is the best time of year to visit Manuel Antonio?
September and October are the slowest months, with the lowest hostel rates and easy walk-in availability. Beds fill fast from mid-December through April, and Semana Santa (Easter week) is the tightest stretch of the year.