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How much do hostels in Manaus cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Manaus, Brazil range from $17 to $26/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 6 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 29.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $20.

Based on current listed prices, November is typically the cheapest month (around $19/night) and October the most expensive (around $20/night).

At $17/night and up, Manaus is one of the pricier 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 3 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: 2026-09-22T10:50:18.497Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include September 22 (one night),September 27 (one night),September 29 (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 Manaus

Where to stay

Centro has the most budget beds, with hostels concentrated near Praça São Sebastião and Rua dos Barés, a short walk from the port, Teatro Amazonas, and Mercado Adolpho Lisboa. It gets loud on weekend nights but you're close to everything that matters for an Amazon base.

Getting around

  • Skip the packaged Meeting of the Waters tours and buy a seat on a public ferry from the Hidroviária do Amazonas port instead. Same confluence, a fraction of the cost.
  • Overnight river ferries to Belém or Santarém leave from the same port and cost almost nothing if you bring a hammock. It's a two-to-four day trip and genuinely one of the cheapest ways to travel the Amazon.
  • Buy any electronics or bus tickets in the Zona Franca duty-free zone rather than at the airport. The price gap on electronics in particular is significant.

When to go

Rates are lowest in May and October. Expect hostels to fill up fast in late June and July when the Festival de Parintins draws crowds from across the region, and again around Carnival in February.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Manaus cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $20. Dorm beds currently range from $17 to $26/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Manaus?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Manaus include September 22, September 27, September 29.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Manaus?

HostelHound currently tracks 6 hostels in Manaus, Brazil.

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

Among the upcoming dates we track, November has the lowest median daily starting price in Manaus. On a typical date that month, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $19/night.

Is Manaus affordable compared to other hostel cities in Brazil?

Manaus is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Brazil, with dorm prices starting from $17/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Manaus?

Centro has the most budget beds, with hostels concentrated near Praça São Sebastião and Rua dos Barés, a short walk from the port, Teatro Amazonas, and Mercado Adolpho Lisboa. It gets loud on weekend nights but you're close to everything that matters for an Amazon base.

What is the best time of year to visit Manaus?

Rates are lowest in May and October. Expect hostels to fill up fast in late June and July when the Festival de Parintins draws crowds from across the region, and again around Carnival in February.