Best Hostels in Puerto Jimenez and Corcovado National Park

With cheaper dorm beds for backpackers, plus private rooms with ensuite bathrooms for couples or those looking for more luxury, this hostel and hotel is very close to the center of town in Puerto Jimenez. Here you can have easy access to dining and other shops in town while booking any tours or excursions into the park or to the beach for the day. Wi-Fi, a communal kitchen, bike rental, and other luxuries for travelers are on offer at this hostel that has been family-run for five generations!

Guests have stated that this hostel is kept very clean, and the staff is super-friendly and helpful with everything, including tours, transportation, and activities.

The open-air bungalows of Bolita Hostel create a camping-like atmosphere, but with clean, modern conveniences. Located deep in the jungle, you will be surrounded by the natural environment, including wild animals and birds. With various trails running through the nearby jungle, this is a perfect base to explore the national park, the nearby streams and waterfalls, and make some new friends, too.

Amenities include a stocked kitchen, internet, laundry, luggage storage, parking, and more. Guests reviewing this hostel say that while it is in a remote location, the buildings and amenities provide plenty of comfort, making it a big step up from camping. The say that it is clean and somewhat modern despite its location, and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful.

A nearby village provides access back to Puerto Jimenez as well as a few luxuries and amenities.

For those that truly wish to get away from civilization and go deep into the jungle, this hostel with a working farm is more of a camp with working facilities and Wi-Fi. The stunningly beautiful surroundings are put to good use, as the water for the showers comes from the broad banana leaves above, and various fruits are grown nearby. A dorm area consists of covered bunk beds, and a communal kitchen provides for a great social environment.

Located 14km from Puerto Jimenez into the jungle, the hostel is close to the start of one of the main hiking trails into Corcovado and the untouched surrounding jungle.