Hostel Dodero

Quaint hostel tucked on the outside of town. Walkable to many restaurants and a supermarket nearby. Worked well as a stopover on our way to the airport. Rooms were clean and staff were helpful and nice. Only cold showers though. Overall solid hostel. This review has been edited - they cleared up confusion about an early morning transit situation. Thank you for following up, we appreciate it very much.

Hostel Dodero was the perfect home base for my 9-day Costa Rica getaway. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel like family—always cheerful, genuinely helpful, and on top of keeping every corner sparkling clean. Their local tips were gold ➝ they pointed me to hidden hangout spots and adventures I never would’ve found on my own. The location couldn’t be better: both main bus terminals are a quick five-minute stroll, which made day-tripping effortless, and there’s a huge variety of sightseeing, beaches, waterfalls, and outdoor thrills within half an hour. Whether I was off zip-lining at dawn or lounging in a nearby café, I knew I had a welcoming, spotless place to return to. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better stay. If you’re looking for a friendly, well-run hostel that doubles as a springboard to all the fun Guanacaste has to offer, book Hostel Dodero—you’ll be glad you did!

I stayed here multiple times during my time in CR as I took the bus from Liberia to other places in the country more than once. It’s located a block or two away from the bus stations, in a safe area near a grocery store and the gate is always locked for security. The owners of the hostel are very friendly and helpful. There is a decent kitchen in the back and a few hammocks to chill out in. There is free coffee and oatmeal for breakfast. I stayed in private rooms which were clean and had fans and TVs. The bathrooms were like typical hostel bathrooms, and fairly clean. Overall good stay!

Close to public transit but surprisingly quiet. Strict quiet hour rules which I appreciated. The rooms were interesting as there was a vent gap opening at the base of the wall and office styles open window gaps above the doors which had complete flow to the entire building. There was a very attentive onsite manager. Property was clean.

Great place to stay, and super accommodating staff. If I come back through Liberia I would stay with them again!

Dear backpackers, it's The best place you will find in liberia, it is small but the price is good and the owner is really helpfull and nice, the energy is positive and a lot of other travelers to meet

This is a very good hostel for the price (17$US for a single room)! The only thing that bothered me was the noise from the traffic starting at 5 am on week days because I was in a room toward the front of the hotel. It prevented me from sleeping even though I had earplugs. But just take a room in the back and you'll be fine. |The owners are very nice and helpful, they give you a map and all the info you need upon arrival. They can put you in contact with Wilkin Rodrigue who can take you to Rincon de la Vieja, Pozo Los Coyotes (I tried both; totally worth it!), the beaches, and anywhere you need. He was super helpful too and even help me finding the right SIM card for my phone. |The back of the hostel is nicely set up with a complete outdoor kitchen, picknick tables, palmtrees and hammocks from which you can look at the hummingbirds directly above your head. My room was tiny and without a window but I didn't care : it had 3 fans so I was never too warm, there were shelves to put my stuff on and even cable TV. Bed was tiny but comfy. The whole place is very clean and safe and near grocery stores and buses from the airport and elsewhere.

Low priced. Safe enough area. Shared rooms are decent but this will depend more on your roommates than the room itself. One of the hosts was great but the other made a couple rude comments to my girlfriend and I for literally no reason (we were just sitting on our beds chatting about the next day not talking to him or anyone else). Edit to respond to owner: Yikes guys. You got the wrong group. We were out at 6.30a before the rest of the people in the room were awake. Not sure who you're talking about but this was from a few weeks ago. No, the comment I was talking about was in regards to not belonging in CR. Dropped another star because you're obviously more interested in arguing than treating people kindly. Didn't update anything of original review and have screenshots of owner original reply.