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How much do hostels in Lima cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Lima, Peru range from $8 to $25/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 57 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 7, Oct 8.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $9.

At $8/night and up, Lima 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 38 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: 2026-10-06T20:49:50.545Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 7 (one night),October 8 (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 Lima

Where to stay

Most budget hostels cluster around Parque Kennedy in Miraflores, within walking distance of the Malecón cliffs and Av. Larco's restaurants. Barranco, two Metropolitano stops south at Estación Bulevar, runs cheaper on average and has a denser hostel scene around Av. Pedro de Osma.

Getting around

  • Mercado de Surquillo No. 1, just off Av. Angamos Este, has full ceviche lunches for a handful of soles. Go between noon and 2 pm when the stalls are freshest.
  • The Metropolitano BRT card costs a few soles to buy at any station kiosk. It is the fastest and safest corridor from downtown Lima to Miraflores or Barranco, no taxi negotiation needed.
  • Use ATMs inside supermarkets such as Wong on Av. Larco or Vivanda on Av. Benavides rather than standalone street machines. Skimming devices appear regularly on Lima's outdoor ATMs.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest from June through September when Lima sits under the garúa, a coastal fog that keeps the city gray and cool. Prices rise December through March when the sun returns and domestic travel picks up.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Lima cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $9. Dorm beds currently range from $8 to $25/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Lima?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Lima include October 7, October 8.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Lima?

HostelHound currently tracks 57 hostels in Lima, Peru.

Is Lima affordable compared to other hostel cities in Peru?

Lima is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Peru, with dorm prices starting from $8/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Lima?

Most budget hostels cluster around Parque Kennedy in Miraflores, within walking distance of the Malecón cliffs and Av. Larco's restaurants. Barranco, two Metropolitano stops south at Estación Bulevar, runs cheaper on average and has a denser hostel scene around Av. Pedro de Osma.

What is the best time of year to visit Lima?

Hostels are cheapest from June through September when Lima sits under the garúa, a coastal fog that keeps the city gray and cool. Prices rise December through March when the sun returns and domestic travel picks up.