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How much do hostels in La Paz cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in La Paz, Bolivia range from $4 to $17/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 34 hostels.

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

At $4/night and up, La Paz is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Bolivia.

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 18 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: 2026-10-06T16:37:50.544Z.

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Local knowledge for La Paz

Where to stay

Most hostels stack up along Calle Sagárnaga and the parallel Calle Linares in the Rosario neighborhood, a short walk from the Witches' Market and Plaza del Estudiante. Sopocachi is quieter and has better restaurants, but you'll pay a few more bolivianos per night for the distance from the tourist noise.

Getting around

  • The Mi Teleférico cable car costs 3 Bs per ride and has 10 lines connecting La Paz to El Alto. It's the cheapest way to see the city and actually useful transit, not just a novelty.
  • Lunch at Mercado Rodríguez on Calle Rodríguez runs 15-25 Bs for a full plate. Get there before 1pm or the best vendors sell out.
  • Taxis have no meters. Agree on a price before you get in. Sagárnaga to Sopocachi should be 15-20 Bs. If a driver won't quote upfront, find another.

When to go

Hostels fill fastest June through August when dry weather brings trekkers en route to Huayna Potosí and the Salar de Uyuni circuit. Prices soften considerably November through January during the rainy season, though Carnaval in February and March will spike rates in any year.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in La Paz cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $4. Dorm beds currently range from $4 to $17/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in La Paz?

HostelHound currently tracks 34 hostels in La Paz, Bolivia.

Is La Paz affordable compared to other hostel cities in Bolivia?

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

Where do backpackers stay in La Paz?

Most hostels stack up along Calle Sagárnaga and the parallel Calle Linares in the Rosario neighborhood, a short walk from the Witches' Market and Plaza del Estudiante. Sopocachi is quieter and has better restaurants, but you'll pay a few more bolivianos per night for the distance from the tourist noise.

What is the best time of year to visit La Paz?

Hostels fill fastest June through August when dry weather brings trekkers en route to Huayna Potosí and the Salar de Uyuni circuit. Prices soften considerably November through January during the rainy season, though Carnaval in February and March will spike rates in any year.