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Most social hostels in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Fun/social-ranked across 19 hostels. Punk Score is the best available evidence that guests actually have a good time together, calibrated onto the 0-100 UI.

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city Tamarindo ×
Tamarindo · Costa Rica Best in Tamarindo Best in Costa Rica

Dreamsea Surf Camp Costa Rica

Punk Score
97% AMAZING
Medium confidence 273 reviews
Good vibes, easy socialization, probably people are fun too
273 reviews $34 dorm · $85 priv View
Tamarindo · Costa Rica 2nd best in Tamarindo

La Botella de Leche Hostel

Good vibes, bad bugs
87% Bed bugs detected
High confidence 2,615 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
2615 reviews $31 dorm · $71 priv View
Tamarindo · Costa Rica 4th best in Tamarindo

The Backside House - Women Only

Punk Score
85% GOOD-ISH
Medium confidence 227 reviews
Tamarindo · Costa Rica 5th best in Tamarindo

Mai Ke Kai Surf House

Punk Score
82% GOOD-ISH
High confidence 486 reviews
Tamarindo · Costa Rica

Tamarindo Backpackers

Punk Score
81% GOOD-ISH
High confidence 408 reviews
408 reviews $22 dorm · $55 priv View
Tamarindo · Costa Rica

Tamahostel & Glamping

Punk Score
77% NOT BAD
High confidence 451 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
451 reviews $13 dorm · $28 priv View
Tamarindo · Costa Rica

Iguana Surf Camp & Beachfront Hotel

Punk Score
74% NOT BAD
High confidence 1,789 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
1789 reviews $40 dorm · $229 priv View
Tamarindo · Costa Rica

House of Nomad

Punk Score
66% MEH
High confidence 311 reviews
Tamarindo · Costa Rica

Pipe House Playa Grande

Punk Score
65% MEH
Medium confidence 179 reviews
Tamarindo · Costa Rica

Nahually Hostel Tamarindo

Punk Score
63% MEH
High confidence 622 reviews
Tamarindo · Costa Rica

Villas Macondo

Punk Score
62% MEH
High confidence 563 reviews
Tamarindo · Costa Rica

Bonga House

Punk Score
54% SHIT
Medium confidence 66 reviews
Could still be good with enough luck and social skills, but not inherently social
66 reviews $17 dorm · $66 priv View
Tamarindo · Costa Rica

Pupa House

Punk Score
38% SHIT
Medium confidence 57 reviews
Could still be good with enough luck and social skills, but not inherently social
57 reviews $22 dorm · $57 priv View
Tamarindo · Costa Rica

Casa Aura Beachfront Premium Hostel

Punk Score
31% SHIT
High confidence 619 reviews
Could still be good with enough luck and social skills, but not inherently social
Tamarindo · Costa Rica

Pura Vida Hostel

Punk Score
28% SHIT
Medium confidence 233 reviews
Could still be good with enough luck and social skills, but not inherently social
233 reviews $13 dorm · $45 priv View