El Tunco
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Dorm beds in El Tunco, El Salvador range from $8 to $31/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound tracks 12 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Aug 24, Aug 25, Aug 26.
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Hostel prices in El Tunco, El Salvador
A typical dorm night in El Tunco runs about $11.
Based on current listed prices, September is typically the cheapest month (around $10/night) and November the most expensive (around $11/night).
At $8/night and up, El Tunco is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in El Salvador.
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Hostels we track in El Tunco
- Canuck’s Guest House 7.8 · 347 reviews
- Sunset Surf Villa El Tunco 7.0 · 292 reviews
- Dos Palmas 8.7 · 244 reviews
- The Duck Dive El Tunco 8.6 · 212 reviews
- Sunzal Surf Garden - El Tunco 8.8 · 180 reviews
- The Salty Dogs Hostel - El Tunco 9.5 · 140 reviews
- Karma Muse - El Tunco 8.6 · 106 reviews
- Vibes Wellness House 9.2 · 98 reviews
- Surfside El Tunco 7.6 · 60 reviews
- House Paulino El Tunco 9.5 · 14 reviews
- Swell House El Tunco 8.6 · 13 reviews
- Surf House in Playa El Tunco
Local knowledge for El Tunco
Where to stay
Almost everyone stays along the single beach road that runs from the Carretera del Litoral down to La Bocana. The budget hostels on that strip put you two minutes from the water and the cheap pupuserias; anything farther inland adds a walk without saving money.
Getting around
- Take the 102 bus from San Salvador's Terminal del Sur to La Libertad, then flag down a pickup truck heading west. Total cost is very cheap and takes about 90 minutes.
- The pupuserias near the top of the beach road charge very little for a full plate. The spots with ocean views serve the same food for three times the price.
- Semana Santa fills the entire beach weeks in advance and rates can double. If your dates overlap with Easter week, book immediately or plan around it.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest and easiest to book May through October during the rainy season; Semana Santa and the last two weeks of December are the two periods that fill up fastest and push prices highest.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in El Tunco cost per night?
Dorm beds in El Tunco currently range from $8 to $31/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in El Tunco?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in El Tunco are August 24, August 25, August 26.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in El Tunco?
HostelHound currently tracks 12 hostels in El Tunco, El Salvador.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in El Tunco?
Based on current availability, September has the lowest hostel prices in El Tunco, with dorm beds typically around $10/night.
Is El Tunco affordable compared to other hostel cities in El Salvador?
El Tunco is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in El Salvador, with dorm prices starting from $8/night.
Where do backpackers stay in El Tunco?
Almost everyone stays along the single beach road that runs from the Carretera del Litoral down to La Bocana. The budget hostels on that strip put you two minutes from the water and the cheap pupuserias; anything farther inland adds a walk without saving money.
What is the best time of year to visit El Tunco?
Hostels are cheapest and easiest to book May through October during the rainy season; Semana Santa and the last two weeks of December are the two periods that fill up fastest and push prices highest.