Tamarindo Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Tamarindo cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Tamarindo, Costa Rica range from $10 to $90/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 17 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10.

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

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $10/night.

At $10/night and up, Tamarindo 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 9 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: 2026-10-08T04:20:11.909Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 8 (one night),October 9 (one night),October 10 (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 Tamarindo

Where to stay

Budget hostels cluster on the streets a few blocks inland from the main beach road along Playa Tamarindo, close enough to walk to the water but priced well below the beachfront. The south end near Playa Langosta tends to be quieter and a bit cheaper than the center of town.

Getting around

Take the small boat across the Tamarindo estuary to reach Playa Grande. The crossing costs next to nothing, the beach is long and far less crowded, and it sits inside Las Baulas National Marine Park.
Skip the restaurants on the main beach strip and eat at the sodas one or two blocks inland. A casado with rice, beans, protein, and salad is cheap. The same meal on the waterfront costs two to three times as much.
Fly into Liberia's Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport (LIR) rather than San José. The shuttle to Tamarindo takes around an hour from Liberia. From San José it is three to four hours of winding mountain roads.

When to go

Rates are lowest from May through November, with September and October the cheapest months of all. December through April is dry season and fills hostels fast, especially around Christmas week and Semana Santa.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Tamarindo cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $14. Dorm beds currently range from $10 to $90/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Tamarindo?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Tamarindo include October 8, October 9, October 10.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Tamarindo?

HostelHound currently tracks 17 hostels in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

How much do hostels in Tamarindo cost in October?

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $10/night.

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

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

Where do backpackers stay in Tamarindo?

Budget hostels cluster on the streets a few blocks inland from the main beach road along Playa Tamarindo, close enough to walk to the water but priced well below the beachfront. The south end near Playa Langosta tends to be quieter and a bit cheaper than the center of town.

What is the best time of year to visit Tamarindo?

Rates are lowest from May through November, with September and October the cheapest months of all. December through April is dry season and fills hostels fast, especially around Christmas week and Semana Santa.