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Tamarindo Backpackers - Tamarindo - Pool
Tamarindo Backpackers
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
9.0Wonderful(393)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£75+
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Pupa House - Tamarindo - Patio
Pupa House
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
9.1Wonderful(25)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£68+
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Hostel Real - Santa Rosa - Patio
Hostel Real
Santa Rosa, Costa Rica
6.6Okay(12)
Air conditioning
£28+
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Pipe House Playa Grande - Playa Grande - Patio
Pipe House Playa Grande
Playa Grande, Costa Rica
9.3Wonderful(339)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£72+
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Pura Vida Hostel - Tamarindo
Pura Vida Hostel
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
6.6Okay(361)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£55+
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Playa Grande Surf Camp - Playa Grande
Playa Grande Surf Camp
Playa Grande, Costa Rica
9.0Wonderful(454)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£47+
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Mai Ke Kai Surf House - Tamarindo
Mai Ke Kai Surf House
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.8Very Good(217)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£12+
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Coral Reef Surf Hostel - Tamarindo
Coral Reef Surf Hostel
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
7.1Good(575)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£20+
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Tamarindo Hostel Resort - Tamarindo
Tamarindo Hostel Resort
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.6Very Good(243)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£101+
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Tsunami Hostel - Tamarindo
Tsunami Hostel
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
7.6Good(290)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£55+
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Sunset hostel - Tamarindo
Sunset hostel
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
6.9Okay(380)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£29+
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Blue Trailz Surf Camp - Tamarindo
Blue Trailz Surf Camp
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
7.6Good(84)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£71+
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The Backside House - Women Only - - Tamarindo
The Backside House - Women Only -
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
9.1Wonderful(31)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£29+
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Tamarindo hostels near the city centre

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Hostel La Botella de Leche - Tamarindo - Tamarindo - Pool
Hostel La Botella de Leche - Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.5Very Good(1584)
£79+
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Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica - Tamarindo - Pool
Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel - Tamarindo Costa Rica
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.8Very Good(855)
£79+
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Tamahostel & Glamping - Tamarindo - Bedroom
Tamahostel & Glamping
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
9.0Wonderful(355)
£54+
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Casa Aura: Beachfront Premium Hostel - Tamarindo
Casa Aura: Beachfront Premium Hostel
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.1Very Good(778)
£69+
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What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Tamarindo?

Friday offers the lowest rates in Tamarindo, with an average nightly price of £12. The highest prices are found on Wednesday, with average rates at £60.
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August
January
£37
£44
Cheapest month to stay with an average 72% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 96% rise in price.
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FAQs when booking a hostel in Tamarindo

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Tamarindo?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Tamarindo is £60 compared to £229 for a night in a hotel.

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