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Reviews of Hostel Dodero

100 meters N and 25 meters W of the Municipal Bus Station, 50101 Liberia, Costa Rica

#12 of 29 hotels in Liberia

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 483 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Games to take out

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    9.0
    A great stay on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no complaints here

    friendly staff and great location. the room was small, but comfortable. It's a great value for the price. I would stay here again

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    7.0
    Did the job!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Because the mixed dorms are so small, it would have been nice to have curtains for privacy in the bunks. It felt pretty cramped in there, but that was to be expected. I also felt the facilities could have been cleaner, but I was only there one night to rest before more travel.

    I enjoyed the cute communal spaces to get some work done or take phone calls. The other guests I met were kind, and the staff was super helpful with finding the bus and routes to my next destination.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water. small room

    Nice kitchen, good location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderfully welcoming backpacker's place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was a bit hot

    I loved to be welcomed with info about excursions, places to eat etc

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    7.0
    Convenient to do a one night stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff could be a little bit more friendly and there was so much vegetation on the window of our private room that we were lacking some fresh air. The fan helped though.

    Would recommend to make a one night stop. It's next to the bus station and the outdoor area with hammocks and the kitchen is cosy.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilets were not great. 2 times the flush fell off and the shower mat was not changed the whole time we were there so was constantly soaking wet.

    Kitchen area was clean. Room was nice.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2025

    9.0
    Hammocks and rockers enhanced interaction with interesting fellow travelers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I intended to eat breakfast, but it wasn't available.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2025

    8.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fan was a bit loud

    The location is super convenient. Easy to get to/from the airport and to the bus going north

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2025

    8.0
    Cosy & clean, close to centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything is clean and well maintained. Friendly staff, nice chill hang out place at the kitchen and a very short distance from the centre (not too close either). We did a pit stop for our border run, great place.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom faces busy road.

    Good location and decent cooking facilities.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    8.0
    All fine Great location for bus station departures.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was not full but had it been I think there would been an issue with the number of bathrooms

    Good hostel for a short stay .

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was right by the street so if you're a light sleeper you might have a hard time sleeping with the motorcycles noise.

    The bed were confortable. Nice backyard. I liked the outside kitchen.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2025

    8.0
    Nice stay. Relaxing courtyard
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen wasn’t that organized .

    Second time staying. End of trip… room was quiet. Fan was excellent. Great location. Able to use the common area . Hammocks and courtyard are quaint and relaxing.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise coming from the outside was horrible! We barely could sleep during early morning (from 4-5:00 am) because of the trucks which passed in the street in front of the hostel. The whole building was literally shaken each time a truck would pass and we were directly awaked accordingly ….

    My partner and I took the private room option with shared bathroom which was nice but a bit pricey compared to similar rooms in Costa Rica. Overall the room and bathroom we clean but the kitchen needed some cleaning.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was clean and the garden/kitchen area is really great for relaxing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place to stay, great location, 1 block to the bis station, the room was very confortable, i like the little gardens with hamacs. I recommend this hostel

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    7.0
    Place was okay for a stopover in Liberia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was quite hot, even with ventilation. No towels provided (would need to rent). Shower etc was okay, could have been in a bit nicer state and cleaner.

    Location is excellent, very close to Bus Terminal. There are a few hammocks that are very nice, social area and kitchen is okay (some tools, fridge).

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    8.0
    New discovery for transit layovers
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Costa Rican experience at exceptional cheap price. Ive a lot of yrs visiting CR and i was charmed be good price,shared kitchen, hammocks ,green space, quick access to connecting bus station. Easy transport from airport, security.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    8.0
    Good value safe enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can’t say was over night from airport . Didn’t stay to know

    Cheap; close to airport

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No smoking area

    2 blocks from the bus station. Airport bus every half hour for $1. Taxi charges $20.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    7.0
    Mixed Experience – Difficult Check-in but Nice Common Areas
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mixed Experience – Difficult Check-in but Nice Common Areas I had some trouble checking in at this hostel. I arrived in Liberia just before 11 PM and had already informed the hostel via Booking.com messages that I wouldn’t have internet and would be arriving late. However, when I got there, I was only able to get inside by sheer luck. The doorbell was apparently already turned off, and despite knocking and calling out for a long time, nobody heard me—until finally, a guest from the dorm let me in. When I mentioned this to the host, he simply said that it was already quiet hours. However, this was not stated anywhere on Booking.com, where it clearly says that check-in is possible until midnight. Given that I had also sent a message in advance, it was frustrating that my arrival seemed unexpected or unaccounted for. Aside from this issue, the dorms are simple but okay. The courtyard with the garden is nice, and the kitchen is well-equipped. They also offer free coffee and oats, which is a nice touch.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds and pillows were not too comfy and sheets very threadbare

    The patio was lovely, staff were great, air-conditioning in the room was great.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    9.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was fine

    Friendly staff, good location, price

    Stayed in January 2025

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