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How much do hostels in Uvita cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Uvita, Costa Rica range from $9 to $68/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 14 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 29.

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

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $9/night.

Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Uvita start at $9/night. Uvita is a mid-range hostel destination in Costa Rica; of 12 other tracked cities with current prices, 3 have lower starting prices, 5 have higher starting prices, and 4 match.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 29 (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 Uvita

Where to stay

Hostels sit either up along the Costanera highway near the town's shops and bus stop, or on the roads running down toward the Marino Ballena park entrance and the beach. Up top is cheaper and closer to groceries; down the hill puts you within walking distance of the whale tail sandbar.

Getting around

  • The whale tail sandbar is only walkable at low tide. Check the tide table the day you arrive and plan the visit around it, because the park charges by the day regardless.
  • Humpback whales pass through in two separate seasons, roughly July to October and again around December to March, so this is one of the few places where the wetter, cheaper months are also prime wildlife months.
  • Nauyaca waterfalls are reached from Dominical rather than Uvita, and the hike in is free while the truck ride is not. Take the early bus and walk it if you want the cheap version.

When to go

Cheapest from May through November, which overlaps the main humpback season, with September and October the wettest. The late-December to April dry season carries the highest rates, and Christmas, New Year, and Semana Santa sell out well in advance.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Uvita cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $9. Dorm beds currently range from $9 to $68/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Uvita?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Uvita include October 29.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Uvita?

HostelHound currently tracks 14 hostels in Uvita, Costa Rica.

How much do hostels in Uvita cost in November?

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $9/night.

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

Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Uvita start at $9/night. Uvita is a mid-range hostel destination in Costa Rica; of 12 other tracked cities with current prices, 3 have lower starting prices, 5 have higher starting prices, and 4 match.

Where do backpackers stay in Uvita?

Hostels sit either up along the Costanera highway near the town's shops and bus stop, or on the roads running down toward the Marino Ballena park entrance and the beach. Up top is cheaper and closer to groceries; down the hill puts you within walking distance of the whale tail sandbar.

What is the best time of year to visit Uvita?

Cheapest from May through November, which overlaps the main humpback season, with September and October the wettest. The late-December to April dry season carries the highest rates, and Christmas, New Year, and Semana Santa sell out well in advance.