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How much do hostels in Puerto Viejo cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica range from $10 to $44/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 26 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $14.

At $10/night and up, Puerto Viejo is one of the pricier hostel destinations 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 17 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: 2026-10-06T19:09:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 7 (one night),October 8 (one night),October 9 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Puerto Viejo

Where to stay

Most budget travelers base themselves within a few blocks of the town center, near the small central park and the main road running parallel to the water, or 4 kilometers south in Cocles, where hostels sit closer to the beach with less late-night noise bleeding in.

Getting around

  • Rent a bicycle in town for a few dollars a day. It is the practical way to reach Cocles, Punta Uva, and Manzanillo without paying taxi fares every time you move along the coast road.
  • Buses to Puerto Viejo depart from San José's Terminal del Caribe and take roughly four hours, at a fraction of the price of shuttle vans. Book a seat a day ahead around holidays.
  • Do not leave bags unattended on the beach. Theft from the sand is a documented, recurring problem here, even in front of occupied hostels.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest in May, June, and mid-November. They fill fast over Christmas, New Year, and Semana Santa, when prices can double within days of the holiday.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Puerto Viejo cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $14. Dorm beds currently range from $10 to $44/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Puerto Viejo?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Puerto Viejo include October 7, October 8, October 9.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Puerto Viejo?

HostelHound currently tracks 26 hostels in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.

Is Puerto Viejo affordable compared to other hostel cities in Costa Rica?

Puerto Viejo is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Costa Rica, with dorm prices starting from $10/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Puerto Viejo?

Most budget travelers base themselves within a few blocks of the town center, near the small central park and the main road running parallel to the water, or 4 kilometers south in Cocles, where hostels sit closer to the beach with less late-night noise bleeding in.

What is the best time of year to visit Puerto Viejo?

Hostels are cheapest in May, June, and mid-November. They fill fast over Christmas, New Year, and Semana Santa, when prices can double within days of the holiday.