Cozy, creative space. Great location, close to beach and shops. Laid back and friendly owner. Huge common areas, plenty of seating. Good internet and well-equipped kitchen.

Absolutely nothing to say about dislikes.

Conveniently located near the beach, shops, and farmer's market. Quiet and laid-back atmosphere. Spacious common areas with ample seating and reliable internet. Well-equipped kitchen and individual lockers available for valuables. General cleanliness and privacy are maintained.

Convenient location near the beach, shops, and market. Laid-back owner who respects privacy. Spacious common areas with plenty of seating. Well-equipped kitchen with two fridges. Good internet connection.

I stayed at Pura Vida for a full month in November and it was perfect for my longer trips within the country. The hostel's location is ideal, just a 5-minute walk to the beach, shops, and farmer's market. The owner, Matz, is laid back and friendly, creating a relaxed atmosphere. The common areas are spacious with plenty of seating, and the kitchen is well-equipped. The hostel also offers individual lockers for valuables and has surfboard rentals available. Pura Vida is a cozy, interesting, and creative space with a great vibe.

Can't recommend this hotel highly enough.

The hostel is cozy and creative with hammocks and rocking chairs. There is a well-equipped kitchen and friendly owner. Convenient location near the beach and shops. Plenty of common areas and free coffee for guests.

For us, it was ideal.

I stayed at Pura Vida for over a month and had a fantastic time. The owner, Mats, is super relaxed and friendly. The hostel is well-equipped with a great kitchen, comfortable beds, and clean bathrooms. The common areas are spacious with hammocks and rocking chairs. The location is perfect, just a short walk from the beach and main street. It's a cozy little place with a unique and creative vibe. I had a wonderful experience and met some amazing people. Highly recommended.

Would recommend this hotel.

I had such a great time at Pura Vida! The location was perfect, just a short walk to the beach and other attractions. The common areas were spacious and comfortable, perfect for lounging and meeting other travelers. The kitchen had everything I needed to prepare my own meals. The owner was laid-back and friendly, always willing to chat and answer questions. I had an amazing experience at this hostel and would definitely recommend it.

Super relaxed, well-equipped kitchen, cheap prices, great location near party places and 500 meters from center, met lots of travelers and had a great time. La pura vida!

We absolutely loved our stay at this cozy little place! the creative and interesting space gave off such a great vibe. the previous owner had even welcomed artists to stay for free in exchange for painting the place. the current manager, who does it all himself, is such a sweet and charming person. the location is perfect, not too far from the beach and stores. As backpackers, we appreciated the affordable price and the opportunity to meet other travelers.

Felt like being home, nothing to complain about.

Relaxed vibe, plenty of common areas to relax in, well-equipped kitchen, friendly owner, close to beach and shops.