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How much do hostels in Iquitos cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Iquitos, Peru range from $7 to $210/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 20 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Sep 24.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $7.

At $7/night and up, Iquitos is one of the pricier 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 10 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: 2026-09-23T03:43:54.438Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include September 24 (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 Iquitos

Where to stay

Most budget travelers base themselves near Plaza de Armas, where hostels on Prospero and Putumayo streets put you close to the Malecón Tarapacá waterfront and most tour operators. Belén, a 10-minute mototaxi ride south, is worth knowing for cheap eats at the market, but staying there adds friction to your logistics.

Getting around

  • Mototaxis are the only way to get around. Agree on a price before you get in. Short hops within the center should cost a few soles. Drivers will quote higher if you don't ask first.
  • Book Amazon jungle tours directly with operators near the port on Malecón Tarapacá or along Nauta road. Going through your hostel adds a 20-30% markup for no extra value.
  • Belén market (Av. La Marina side) has the cheapest breakfast in the city and jungle fruits like camu camu and cocona. Go before 9am before the heat hits and stalls thin out.

When to go

Hostels have the most availability and softest prices January through April during the wet season. June through August is the dry season rush when tour groups arrive and beds in well-located places fill several days out.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Iquitos cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $7. Dorm beds currently range from $7 to $210/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Iquitos?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Iquitos include September 24.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Iquitos?

HostelHound currently tracks 20 hostels in Iquitos, Peru.

Is Iquitos affordable compared to other hostel cities in Peru?

Iquitos is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Peru, with dorm prices starting from $7/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Iquitos?

Most budget travelers base themselves near Plaza de Armas, where hostels on Prospero and Putumayo streets put you close to the Malecón Tarapacá waterfront and most tour operators. Belén, a 10-minute mototaxi ride south, is worth knowing for cheap eats at the market, but staying there adds friction to your logistics.

What is the best time of year to visit Iquitos?

Hostels have the most availability and softest prices January through April during the wet season. June through August is the dry season rush when tour groups arrive and beds in well-located places fill several days out.