Cochabamba
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How much do hostels in Cochabamba cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Cochabamba, Bolivia range from $7 to $22/night over the next 62 days. HostelHound compares 5 hostels.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $7.
Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Cochabamba start at $7/night. Cochabamba is a mid-range hostel destination in Bolivia; of 9 other tracked cities with current prices, 4 have lower starting prices, 3 have higher starting prices, and 2 match.
Other cities in Bolivia
- Copacabana hostel prices from $4/night
- La Paz hostel prices from $4/night
- Sucre hostel prices from $5/night
- Samaipata hostel prices from $6/night
- Rurrenabaque hostel prices from $7/night
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra hostel prices from $7/night
- Potosi hostel prices from $8/night
- Tarija hostel prices from $8/night
- Uyuni hostel prices from $9/night
- Tupiza hostel prices
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Local knowledge for Cochabamba
Where to stay
Budget hostels cluster tightly around Plaza 14 de Septiembre and the streets radiating from it, particularly along Avenida Heroínas and Calle Junín. This central zone keeps you within walking distance of the main bus terminals, the Sunday market, and the city's best cheap eateries. Staying here avoids the need for taxis to reach the main attractions like the Siles Museum or the San Pedro Market.
Getting around
- Use the local 'micros' (minibuses) for getting around the city; they are incredibly cheap and frequent, but you often need to shout your destination to the driver to get off at the right spot.
- Cochabamba is known as the culinary capital of Bolivia, so prioritize eating at local 'almuerzos ejecutivos' (fixed-price lunch spots) in the center for a fraction of the cost of tourist restaurants, with far better food.
- Altitude sickness is less common here than in La Paz or Potosí due to the lower elevation (around 2,558 meters), but it is still wise to take it easy on your first day and stay hydrated.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest and easiest to book during the rainy season from December through March, when fewer tourists visit. Prices rise and availability drops during the dry season (May to October), particularly around the Carnival in February and the major holiday periods in July and December.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Cochabamba cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $7. Dorm beds currently range from $7 to $22/night across the next 62 days of availability.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Cochabamba?
HostelHound currently tracks 5 hostels in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Is Cochabamba affordable compared to other hostel cities in Bolivia?
Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Cochabamba start at $7/night. Cochabamba is a mid-range hostel destination in Bolivia; of 9 other tracked cities with current prices, 4 have lower starting prices, 3 have higher starting prices, and 2 match.
Where do backpackers stay in Cochabamba?
Budget hostels cluster tightly around Plaza 14 de Septiembre and the streets radiating from it, particularly along Avenida Heroínas and Calle Junín. This central zone keeps you within walking distance of the main bus terminals, the Sunday market, and the city's best cheap eateries. Staying here avoids the need for taxis to reach the main attractions like the Siles Museum or the San Pedro Market.
What is the best time of year to visit Cochabamba?
Hostels are cheapest and easiest to book during the rainy season from December through March, when fewer tourists visit. Prices rise and availability drops during the dry season (May to October), particularly around the Carnival in February and the major holiday periods in July and December.