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Best hostels/places I stayed at

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Finding the right place to stay in any country while you are backpacking is essential! These are my favourites I stayed at and absolutely recommend!
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Brazil 🇧🇷

 
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This hostel is home away from home! Family managed, super cute design, clean and very functional! Close to Copacabana and offers free breakfast, co-working space and a rooftop bar with the best views of the beach! They offer dorms and private rooms a...
Aquarela Do Leme Hostel
 
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These cute studio apartments in Recife, Brasil are beachfront and not just the decor but the services of the building are outstanding as well! Highly recommend!
Flat Beira Mar
 
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This is a gem in Itacaré! Stunning decor, option for private rooftop jacuzzi and the views are great! Absolutely luxurious hotel experience for quarter of the price!
Nomads Flats
 
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These cute studio apartments with private terraces deliver the best view in Arraial Do Cabo! Incredible sunsets and great location right by the beach- where all the boat tours depart from. Plenty of restaurants and entertainment around. It is very cl...
Suítes Uma Bella Vista
 
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Ilha Grande- This quiet, authentic, vibrant but chill posada offers it all. Amazing views, 2 minutes from the beach, and great breakfast. Had a blast here!
Pousada Aquarela do mar
 
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Copacabana apartment! Stunning decor, very comfortable, great location and easy access. I had a great time with style in here!
Conforto em Copacabana- 100m da praia - BR1307 Z4
 
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You can't beat this view in Rio de Janeiro- Santa Teresa neighborhood. Very quiet, safe area, modern accommodation, easy access to anything, and spacious rooms.
Casa Do Gato Cinzento, Rio de Janeiro (updated prices 2024)
 
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Jericoacoara is a kite surfing paradise, and even though this hostel is not right on the beach, it is a small walkable town, and the vibes will make up for the short distance from the main square. Clean, plenty of options to socialize and go on excur...
Mandala Hostel Jeri

México 🇲🇽

 
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This was my first hostel at the very first city I visited, Bacalar. The staff is super friendly, the pool is amazing, the place is very stylish, clean and functional! Programs and party scene every day! Highly recommend!
Che Bacalar Hostel & Bar
 
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Tulum was a dream, and staying at Mayan Monkey simply made it fantastic! Offering a kitchen, co-working space, yoga classes, several lounge areas, a pool, a huge bar and not just clean and functional dorms but private rooms as well. The ambience is g...
Mayan Monkey Hostel Tulum
 
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As always, Che hostels never disappoint! I stayed at a few of their locations and this one is pretty new, with all the bells and whistle! Great socializing scene! Super clean, stylish and great price!
Che Puerto Escondido Hostel & Bar
 
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Selina always delivers! With amazing vibes, great social scene, daily yoga, surf and themed parties, right on the beach across the famous beach gym in the centre in Zicatela! Their restaurant is great too and you can work from the coffee shop with ex...
Selina Puerto Escondido
 
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If you want to stay by the beach in Tulum but still on a budget, Selina is for you. They have dorms and private rooms as well, pool, kitchen, co-working space and yoga classes, just to name a few. It is located right beside one of the popular night c...
Tulum Hotel by Selina - Best Place to Stay By the Beach
 
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Absolute best party vibes right on the beach in Holbox island! Dorms and private rooms, you chose. This place offers it all for backpackers! As all the Che hostels around Mexico!
Che Holbox Hostel & Bar
 
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Che hostels are my favourites to stay around Mexico. Merida is not a beach town but rich is culture and great to explore around. The hostel offers a pool and chill but social scene.
Nomadas Hostel

Costa Rica 🇨🇷

 
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This is the best place to stay at in Pavones - home of the second longest left waves in the world! The place is a Surfers paradise! The accommodation is sustainable, the owners are super nice and they even pick you up and drop you off at the bus stat...
Kanoa Lodge
 
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I stayed at Casa Eden while visiting Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica and it was an absolute dream! The owner is very friendly, accommodating and the place is clean, modern, equipped with a small kitchen and private terrace for the rooms. It feels like you...
Casa El Eden
 
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Selina in Jaco lives up to the Selina expectations. Pool, food, vibes, social scene. You can book with confidence.
Selina Jacó & Surf school
 
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Greta vibes an ambience to meet fellow travelers while exploring the mountains around. They recently added the cylinder accommodations besides their tents- all unique options for your stay.
La Fortuna, Costa Rica - Selina

Panamá/Bocas Del Toro 🇵🇦

 
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Absolute party scene with an amazing views, daily parties and programs, a fun pool and great food selection. Dorms and private rooms available as well.
Aqua Lounge
 
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Selina is one of my go to hostels wherever I go and I never left disappointed. Great vibes, right on the water, amazing food and coctail selection and of course dorms and private rooms as well. You can't go wrong with Selina anywhere in the world.
Selina