Quepos Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Quepos cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Quepos, Costa Rica range from $9 to $20/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 7 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $9.

At $9/night and up, Quepos 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 2 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: 2026-09-18T07:00:54.261Z.

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Local knowledge for Quepos

Where to stay

Budget beds cluster around the bus station on Avenida Central and the adjacent market blocks, where you are walking distance from cheap sodas, the fish market, and connections to San José. The road south toward Manuel Antonio has more upscale lodgings, but staying in Quepos proper keeps you away from the park's entry queues and closer to the town's actual infrastructure and nightlife.

Getting around

Manuel Antonio National Park requires advance tickets and caps daily visitors, so book your entry online before you arrive or you will likely be turned away at the gate. The park is closed on Mondays, which is the only day the town feels truly quiet.
A local bus runs every 30 minutes between Quepos and Manuel Antonio for a small fee in colones. It is significantly cheaper than the tourist shuttles or taxis that line the main road, though you may need to flag it down.
The town is a major hub for sport fishing, particularly for sailfish and marlin from November to April. If you are not fishing, the harbor area is still worth a walk to see the boats and eat fresh ceviche at the market stalls near the bus terminal.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest during the rainy season from May through November, when afternoon showers keep visitor numbers lower. Prices spike and beds fill during the dry season (December to April), especially around Christmas, New Year, and Easter, when the weather is most reliable for the park and beaches.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Quepos cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $9. Dorm beds currently range from $9 to $20/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Quepos?

HostelHound currently tracks 7 hostels in Quepos, Costa Rica.

Is Quepos affordable compared to other hostel cities in Costa Rica?

Quepos is a mid-range hostel destination in Costa Rica, with dorm prices starting from $9/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Quepos?

Budget beds cluster around the bus station on Avenida Central and the adjacent market blocks, where you are walking distance from cheap sodas, the fish market, and connections to San José. The road south toward Manuel Antonio has more upscale lodgings, but staying in Quepos proper keeps you away from the park's entry queues and closer to the town's actual infrastructure and nightlife.

What is the best time of year to visit Quepos?

Hostels are cheapest during the rainy season from May through November, when afternoon showers keep visitor numbers lower. Prices spike and beds fill during the dry season (December to April), especially around Christmas, New Year, and Easter, when the weather is most reliable for the park and beaches.