Cancun
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Dorm beds in Cancun, Mexico range from $9 to $30/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound tracks 22 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Aug 23, Aug 24, Aug 25.
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Hostel prices in Cancun, Mexico
A typical dorm night in Cancun runs about $12.
Based on current listed prices, October is typically the cheapest month (around $11/night) and September the most expensive (around $13/night).
At $9/night and up, Cancun is a mid-range hostel destination in Mexico.
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Hostels we track in Cancun
- Nomads Hotel Hostel & Rooftop Pool 9.0 · 4,762 reviews
- Mayan Monkey Cancun Hotel Zone - Across the Beach 8.9 · 3,876 reviews
- Hostel Ka'beh Cancun 8.9 · 3,645 reviews
- Fiesta Party Hostel Cancun 9.3 · 1,125 reviews
- Nílu Cancún Zona Hotelera by Selina 8.0 · 1,109 reviews
- Moloch Hostel 8.3 · 696 reviews
- Mezcal Boutique Hotel 8.3 · 585 reviews
- Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool 8.5 · 489 reviews
- Cancun Plaza Relax Studios 5.7 · 293 reviews
- The Boat House 9.1 · 195 reviews
- Enigmatic Boutique Hotel 10.0 · 16 reviews
- Humant - Coliving / Coworking Spaces 9.7 · 9 reviews
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- Hotel Green Caps Cancun 7.6 · 7 reviews
- Cancun Plaza - Best Beach 5 reviews
- Hotel Laurel Cancun Centro 2.3 · 3 reviews
- Pachamaya Holistic Wellness Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only 9.9 · 2 reviews
- Casa Laurel 4.6 · 1 reviews
- Hotel Sotavento Yacht & Club 8.0 · 1 reviews
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Local knowledge for Cancun
Where to stay
Budget travelers sleep in El Centro, not the Hotel Zone. The blocks around Avenida Tulum and Avenida Yaxchilan have the hostels, cheap tacos, and the ADO bus terminal that connects you to Playa del Carmen and Tulum without paying for a taxi.
Getting around
- Take the R1 or R2 public bus along Boulevard Kukulcan to reach the Hotel Zone beaches for under a dollar each way. Ignore anyone at the airport telling you otherwise.
- Eat at Mercado 28 in El Centro: a full comida corrida with soup, main, and agua fresca costs a fraction of anything near the beach clubs.
- Book September or October if you want the lowest prices, but check the hurricane forecast. Many hostels have flexible cancellation in shoulder season, so you can bail if a storm tracks your way.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest in May, September, and October. They fill up fast from late December through spring break in March, when prices can triple and walkup beds disappear.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Cancun cost per night?
Dorm beds in Cancun currently range from $9 to $30/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Cancun?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Cancun are August 23, August 24, August 25.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Cancun?
HostelHound currently tracks 22 hostels in Cancun, Mexico.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cancun?
Based on current availability, October has the lowest hostel prices in Cancun, with dorm beds typically around $11/night.
Is Cancun affordable compared to other hostel cities in Mexico?
Cancun is a mid-range hostel destination in Mexico, with dorm prices starting from $9/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Cancun?
Budget travelers sleep in El Centro, not the Hotel Zone. The blocks around Avenida Tulum and Avenida Yaxchilan have the hostels, cheap tacos, and the ADO bus terminal that connects you to Playa del Carmen and Tulum without paying for a taxi.
What is the best time of year to visit Cancun?
Hostels are cheapest in May, September, and October. They fill up fast from late December through spring break in March, when prices can triple and walkup beds disappear.