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How much do hostels in Mexico City cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Mexico City, Mexico range from $7 to $357/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 99 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $8.

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $8/night.

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

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 52 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: 2026-10-06T14:49:50.547Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 8 (one night),October 11 (one night),October 12 (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 Mexico City

Where to stay

Roma Norte and Condesa put you walking distance from Parque México and the Álvaro Obregón restaurant strip, with Metro Line 1 at Insurgentes a few blocks away. Centro Histórico hostels are cheaper and drop you two blocks from the Zócalo, but keep your bag zipped on the Metro after dark.

Getting around

  • Get a tarjeta de transporte rechargeable card at any Metro station. A single ride costs a few pesos, and Line 1 runs directly from Roma to Centro in under 15 minutes.
  • For lunch, head to Mercado de Medellín in Colonia Roma. A full comida corrida with soup, main, and agua fresca runs very cheaply. The sit-down spots on Álvaro Obregón charge three times that for the same food.
  • Avoid booking last-minute around Semana Santa and the first week of November. Día de Muertos draws big crowds to Mixquic and the city itself, and decent Roma or Condesa beds sell out weeks ahead.

When to go

June through August brings daily afternoon rain but also the lowest hostel rates. Prices spike hardest in late March or April for Semana Santa and again the first week of November.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Mexico City cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $8. Dorm beds currently range from $7 to $357/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Mexico City?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Mexico City include October 8, October 11, October 12.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Mexico City?

HostelHound currently tracks 99 hostels in Mexico City, Mexico.

How much do hostels in Mexico City cost in December?

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $8/night.

Is Mexico City affordable compared to other hostel cities in Mexico?

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

Where do backpackers stay in Mexico City?

Roma Norte and Condesa put you walking distance from Parque México and the Álvaro Obregón restaurant strip, with Metro Line 1 at Insurgentes a few blocks away. Centro Histórico hostels are cheaper and drop you two blocks from the Zócalo, but keep your bag zipped on the Metro after dark.

What is the best time of year to visit Mexico City?

June through August brings daily afternoon rain but also the lowest hostel rates. Prices spike hardest in late March or April for Semana Santa and again the first week of November.