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How much do hostels in Itacare cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Itacare, Brazil range from $7 to $40/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 11 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $14.

Based on current listed prices, October is typically the cheapest month (around $7/night) and November the most expensive (around $14/night).

At $7/night and up, Itacare is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Brazil.

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 9 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: 2026-09-17T12:55:06.654Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include September 18 (one night),September 19 (one night),September 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 Itacare

Where to stay

Budget beds cluster in the town center around the riverfront and along Rua Pedro Longo, which closes to traffic after 4pm and fills with restaurants and tour agencies. Staying here keeps you walking distance to the five main beaches and the ferry terminal. The southern beaches like Ribeira and Prainha are quieter but mean a longer walk or bike ride back to town for dinner.

Getting around

  • Fly into Ilhéus airport, 70km south, then take a bus north on the BR001 highway for under two hours. It is far cheaper and more frequent than trying to find direct transport from Salvador.
  • The town is compact enough to walk, but e-bike rentals are common and make reaching the more distant beaches like Itacarezinho much easier without needing a car.
  • Capoeira is woven into daily life here. Several schools hold open training sessions and shows in the evenings; drop in to watch or join a circle rather than booking an expensive private class.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest and quietest during the rainy months of April through June, when showers can interrupt beach time. Prices spike and beds fill during Carnival in February/March and the December-January holiday stretch, when the town floods with domestic revelers.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Itacare cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $14. Dorm beds currently range from $7 to $40/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Itacare?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Itacare include September 18, September 19, September 20.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Itacare?

HostelHound currently tracks 11 hostels in Itacare, Brazil.

What's the cheapest month to stay in a hostel in Itacare?

Among the upcoming dates we track, October has the lowest median daily starting price in Itacare. On a typical date that month, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $7/night.

Is Itacare affordable compared to other hostel cities in Brazil?

Itacare is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Brazil, with dorm prices starting from $7/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Itacare?

Budget beds cluster in the town center around the riverfront and along Rua Pedro Longo, which closes to traffic after 4pm and fills with restaurants and tour agencies. Staying here keeps you walking distance to the five main beaches and the ferry terminal. The southern beaches like Ribeira and Prainha are quieter but mean a longer walk or bike ride back to town for dinner.

What is the best time of year to visit Itacare?

Hostels are cheapest and quietest during the rainy months of April through June, when showers can interrupt beach time. Prices spike and beds fill during Carnival in February/March and the December-January holiday stretch, when the town floods with domestic revelers.