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How much do hostels in Huaraz cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Huaraz, Peru range from $4 to $30/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 42 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $4.

At $4/night and up, Huaraz is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Peru.

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 24 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: 2026-09-12T00:38:53.929Z.

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Local knowledge for Huaraz

Where to stay

Budget travelers cluster along Jr. Luzuriaga and the blocks around Parque Ginebra, where most hostels, tour agencies, and cheap restaurants sit within a five-minute walk of each other. Jr. Simón Bolívar and Jr. José de Sucre are slightly quieter with similar options and often better nightly rates.

Getting around

  • Tour agencies on Jr. Luzuriaga sell spots on the same shared vans to Laguna 69 and Llanganuco. Walk in on the morning of a run and prices are negotiable, especially if you are filling a last seat.
  • Combis to Carhuaz, Yungay, and other valley towns leave from near the Mercado Central on Jr. Cruz Romero for a few soles each way, far cheaper than the packaged day tours hitting the same destinations.
  • Huaraz sits at 3,050m and most trailheads start above 4,000m. Budget a full rest day before any serious hiking or altitude sickness will cut the trip short. Many hostels keep oxygen on hand, which is a useful indicator of whether the staff knows what they are doing.

When to go

Hostels sit half-empty and rates drop during the wet season, November through April. June through August is trekking season and beds fill fast, especially around Fiestas Patrias in late July.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Huaraz cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $4. Dorm beds currently range from $4 to $30/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Huaraz?

HostelHound currently tracks 42 hostels in Huaraz, Peru.

Is Huaraz affordable compared to other hostel cities in Peru?

Huaraz is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Peru, with dorm prices starting from $4/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Huaraz?

Budget travelers cluster along Jr. Luzuriaga and the blocks around Parque Ginebra, where most hostels, tour agencies, and cheap restaurants sit within a five-minute walk of each other. Jr. Simón Bolívar and Jr. José de Sucre are slightly quieter with similar options and often better nightly rates.

What is the best time of year to visit Huaraz?

Hostels sit half-empty and rates drop during the wet season, November through April. June through August is trekking season and beds fill fast, especially around Fiestas Patrias in late July.