Coyhaique
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How much do hostels in Coyhaique cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Coyhaique, Chile range from $20 to $25/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 3 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23.
Based on current listed prices, October is typically the cheapest month (around $22/night) and November the most expensive (around $23/night).
At $20/night and up, Coyhaique is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Chile.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 1 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-18T02:48:06.654Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include October 18 (one night),October 19 (one night),October 20 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
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Local knowledge for Coyhaique
Where to stay
Almost all budget accommodation clusters within a few blocks of the pentagonal Plaza de Armas, the town's geometric center. Staying here keeps you walking distance from the Casa de la Cultura, the bus terminal, and the main strip of restaurants along Avenida General Baquedano. The city is small and grid-like, so walking is the primary way to get around, though it becomes more residential and quiet the farther you move from the plaza.
Getting around
- Fly into Balmaceda Airport, which is about 55 km away, and take one of the minivans waiting at baggage claim for the ride into town. It costs a fraction of a private transfer and drops you directly in the city center.
- Coyhaique is the main hub for the Carretera Austral. Buses run frequently north and south along the highway during the high season, but schedules thin out significantly in winter, so book your onward transport before you arrive if you are traveling off-season.
- The Coyhaique National Reserve is just a short drive north along Ruta 7. It offers well-kept day-hike trails with views over the city and costs a modest entry fee, making it an easy independent excursion without needing a full-day tour.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest and easiest to book during the winter months of June through August, when the weather is colder and wetter. Prices spike and beds fill up from December through March, the Patagonian summer, when conditions are best for hiking and exploring the Carretera Austral.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Coyhaique cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23. Dorm beds currently range from $20 to $25/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Coyhaique?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Coyhaique include October 18, October 19, October 20.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Coyhaique?
HostelHound currently tracks 3 hostels in Coyhaique, Chile.
What's the cheapest month to stay in a hostel in Coyhaique?
Among the upcoming dates we track, October has the lowest median daily starting price in Coyhaique. On a typical date that month, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $22/night.
Is Coyhaique affordable compared to other hostel cities in Chile?
Coyhaique is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Chile, with dorm prices starting from $20/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Coyhaique?
Almost all budget accommodation clusters within a few blocks of the pentagonal Plaza de Armas, the town's geometric center. Staying here keeps you walking distance from the Casa de la Cultura, the bus terminal, and the main strip of restaurants along Avenida General Baquedano. The city is small and grid-like, so walking is the primary way to get around, though it becomes more residential and quiet the farther you move from the plaza.
What is the best time of year to visit Coyhaique?
Hostels are cheapest and easiest to book during the winter months of June through August, when the weather is colder and wetter. Prices spike and beds fill up from December through March, the Patagonian summer, when conditions are best for hiking and exploring the Carretera Austral.