The Backside House - Women Only

Tamarindo · Costa Rica

The Backside House - Women Only

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70% MEH
Low confidence 23 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry
Other facilities (5)
Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Free City Maps Free WiFi

Prices

Dorms $23 / night

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Recent reviews

USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 18, 2026 Atm 40%

Decent hostel. Right around the corner from the beach which is amazing. The beds and rooms were very comfortable. Biggest downside is that it’s quite small, if you’d like to hang out & meet others it’s a bit hard due to how small the common area is.

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Argentina FEMALE 18-24 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 20%

No me gustó nada. Está dejado, cosas rotas, sucias. No tienen presión de agua, me fui a bañar y salían tres gotas, lamentable. Cancele la última noche porque no valía la pena quedarse. Tampoco tiene un ambiente interesante. Sin embargo voluntarias son muy amables.

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Mar 15, 2026 Atm 80%

Sehr hilfsbereite Kommunikation über Whatsapp. Super Lage-nur 1min zum Strand und Restaurants/Geschäfte/Busstation auch in der Nähe. Vorhänge am Bett und Spind inkl. Schloss um Wertsachen einzuschliessen. Küche zur Mitbenützung. Kleiner Innenhof mit Küche/Wäscheleine/Sitzmöglichkeiten. Bad war ok, aber es kam ziemlich wenig Wasser aus der Dusche und war ein wenig schmuddelig.

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Germany Solo traveler Mar 14, 2026 8.0/10

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Switzerland Solo traveler Mar 9, 2026 10.0/10

+ I had a great stay at this hostel. The place is very clean and the housekeeping is done regularly, which makes it really comfortable. The beds have curtains, which gives you more privacy in the dorms. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. Juan was especially helpful during my whole stay. He was always available to suggest activities and answer any questions or give information whenever needed. There is also a kitchen with all the equipment you need to cook your own meals, which is great if you like preparing your own food. I also really appreciated that it’s an all-female hostel. As a solo traveler, I felt very safe the entire time. The location is perfect: the beach is only a 1-minute walk away, and there are restaurants and supermarkets less than 5 minutes from the hostel. I definitely recommend this hostel!

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Italy Solo traveler Mar 9, 2026 8.0/10

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Super Standort, kurz zum Strand und es ist klimatisiert und jedes Bett hat Vorhänge. War super 😁

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Costa Rica Solo traveler Mar 3, 2026 4.0/10

+ It is close to the beach, the girls were respectful of our belongings and nice to chat and location was close to the bus stop and restaurants

- The location is very close to the biggest clubs, so noise and music makes it hard to sleep. Also, I heard an animal on the ceiling that sounded like a rodent. Towels on the bathroom didn’t seem clean and weren’t changed during my stay. Also, I stayed at the higher bunk bed is waay to high to receive any AC and Tamarindo gets HOT.

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Denmark Solo traveler Mar 2, 2026 6.0/10

+ Meget god lokation.

- Der var ikke rent. Der lå gamle flasker i hjørnerne. Der kom mænd uanmeldt ind på stedet, hvilket ville have været ok, hvis det lige blev sagt, og måske hvad formålet var. Det er ærgerligt, det kun er mænd der bestyrer receptionen, det ville være fedt, hvis det var kvindedrevet. Der er mega koldt om natten, fordi gæsterne selv får lov at styre aircondition. Jeg fik et tæppe, hvilket jeg satte meget pris på, men en opfordring til måske at lade personalet styre aircondition. Jeg prøvede at få hjælp til min videre rejse, og der blev givet udtryk for, at det ville man gerne hjælpe mig med, men jeg fik aldrig hjælp.

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Italy Solo traveler Feb 28, 2026 10.0/10

+ Assolutamente il miglior posto che puoi trovare in Tamarindo! A pochi passi dalla spiaggia e dal tramonto più bello della costa! Sto pensando di cambiare i miei piani e fermarmi qui da quanto mi piace il posto! Caffè caldo pronto per i miei risvegli mattutini, animali notturni e tante good vibes!

- Se ami la musica qui hai questa, però la notte se vuoi dormire la senti ancora molto bene per la vicinanza con la playa... Però va bene, io dormo comunque come un ghiro La struttura offre gratis tappi per le orecchie

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Would’ve extended if they hadn’t been booked out. The location is incredible. Staff, owners, volunteers all super welcoming and accommodating. As it’s only 12 bed total it’s super easy to make friends, especially while hanging out in the open kitchen. Surf shop right next to it is a huge plus too. Definitely recommend.

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Germany Solo traveler Feb 21, 2026 9.0/10

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Canada Group Feb 19, 2026 10.0/10

+ Location was excellent, staff were so friendly, and the owner was ensured that our stay is great.

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Argentina Solo traveler Feb 19, 2026 6.0/10

+ La ubicación y la buena onda de las voluntarias!

- La cama de arriba en cucheta que me tocó (la que esta en el hueco entre el pasillo hacia el baño y las otras camas), fue difícil de subir por las escaleras y de aguantar los ruidos de noche por el restaurante que hay.. realmente creo que esa cama no debería estar habilitada. El único baño que hay podría estar mejor organizado. Entiendo que el hostel esta comenzando, o renovándose, así que les deseo lo mejor!

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France FEMALE 18-24 Feb 18, 2026 Atm 60%

Fortement déconseillée si vous cherchez une auberge propre avec un minimum d'intimité et calme la nuit... Les serviettes sont en option payantes, les lockers sont trop petits pour mettre une valise ou un gros sac et la propreté laissait vraiment à désirer, personne n'est venu nettoyer. Point qui a été le plus négatif extrêmement bruyant car à coté d'un club de nuit et de bars, impossible de dormir même avec boules quies.

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Greece Solo traveler Feb 16, 2026 10.0/10

+ Thank you to the amazing team for making my stay so memorable. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, always ready to help and make everyone feel at home. The atmosphere was so friendly that I even made new friends during my stay. I would absolutely highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for great people and a great experience :)

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Germany Solo traveler Feb 16, 2026 7.0/10

+ Sehr nah am Strand, netter Besitzer, coole Leute, sehr klein und familiär

- Recht teuer für ein Hostel, ziemlich laut in der Nacht ( Bars / Discos) Betten nicht ganz bequem und wackelig

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Peru Solo traveler Feb 12, 2026 10.0/10

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United States Solo traveler Feb 11, 2026 10.0/10

+ It was close to the beach and many activities downtown

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France Solo traveler Feb 9, 2026 9.0/10

+ La proximité avec la plage, l'accueil, l'ambiance. On se sent rapidement comme chez soi. Juan et les bénévoles font de leur mieux pour que tout se déroule bien. Cet endroit est super si vous aimez surfer (cours proposé et réduction à la boutique de surf). C'était assez propre malgré les allers retours de chacune à la plage et une salle de bain partagée entre 8 personnes, chacun y met du sien pour garder l'endroit agréable.

- La proximité avec les bars de plage rendent l'hostels bruyant la nuit, mais des bouchons d'oreilles sont à disposition.

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