Popayan
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How much do hostels in Popayan cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Popayan, Colombia range from $8 to $16/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 4 hostels.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $8.
Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $8/night.
Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Popayan start at $8/night. Popayan is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Colombia; 10 of 12 other tracked cities with current prices have lower starting prices.
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Local knowledge for Popayan
Where to stay
Most budget hostels cluster in El Centro, the colonial core around Parque Caldas. Staying here puts you within walking distance of the cathedral, the Universidad del Cauca, and the blocks where cheap set-lunch restaurants and bakeries are concentrated.
Getting around
- Eat at the stalls inside the Plaza de Mercado del Barrio Bolívar, the city's main market. A full bandeja lunch there costs a fraction of what the restaurants facing Parque Caldas charge.
- Buses between Popayan and Cali run frequently from the Terminal de Transportes and take roughly three hours. Buying your seat at the terminal counter the day before is cheaper than going through a middleman.
- If your trip overlaps with Semana Santa, expect prices to double and availability to disappear weeks out. The processions are worth seeing, but budget travelers who show up without a reservation usually end up scrambling.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest in May through early July; Semana Santa, which falls in March or April depending on the year, is when rooms fill fastest and nightly rates climb the highest.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Popayan cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $8. Dorm beds currently range from $8 to $16/night across the next 3 months of availability.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Popayan?
HostelHound currently tracks 4 hostels in Popayan, Colombia.
How much do hostels in Popayan cost in November?
Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $8/night.
Is Popayan affordable compared to other hostel cities in Colombia?
Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Popayan start at $8/night. Popayan is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Colombia; 10 of 12 other tracked cities with current prices have lower starting prices.
Where do backpackers stay in Popayan?
Most budget hostels cluster in El Centro, the colonial core around Parque Caldas. Staying here puts you within walking distance of the cathedral, the Universidad del Cauca, and the blocks where cheap set-lunch restaurants and bakeries are concentrated.
What is the best time of year to visit Popayan?
Hostels are cheapest in May through early July; Semana Santa, which falls in March or April depending on the year, is when rooms fill fastest and nightly rates climb the highest.