Hostel Dodero

Great hostel! Joseph is very friendly and helpful; location is perfect for seeing the rest of Costa Rica; the backyard/kitchen is cozy with hammocks and trees. Best hostel I've stayed at in CR.

good vibes, mean and incompetent management. Do not leave things in storage here. Only costs 1$/d/item but the manager (?) will lie to you about when he will be back, and give you a hard time for wanting to have your stuff back before you leave the country. They dont even mark what belongs to who (the guy berated me over the phone because I could not adequately describe the box that belonged to me) and also dont keep track of whether or not youve paid, so I had to pay twice. If you are just looking for a place to stay for the night, this place is okay, but I will not be coming back.

I’d like to thank the staff at hospedaje dodero for being so welcoming and accommodating. They offer free coffee in the morning and kitchen to cook. Very relaxed and polite staff.

Really wonderful hostel! I’ve travelled around the world and this one is one of the best. The staff are very kind, informative and quick. The hostel is always kept clean and organized and peaceful. Very close to bus terminals and to grocery stores.

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.

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!

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!

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.