Puebla Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Puebla cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Puebla, Mexico range from $5 to $52/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 22 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Jan 2, Jan 3, Jan 4.

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

At $5/night and up, Puebla is one of the pricier 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 15 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: 2026-10-07T10:11:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include January 2 (one night),January 3 (one night),January 4 (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 Puebla

Where to stay

Most hostels sit within a few blocks of the Zócalo in the Centro Histórico, concentrated along streets like Calle 5 de Mayo and near Barrio de los Sapos to the southeast. Staying here puts the cathedral, the craft markets, and the best taco spots all on foot, so you rarely need to figure out the bus system for your first few days.

Getting around

Skip the restaurants facing the Zócalo itself and walk a block or two toward Barrio de los Sapos, where the same mole poblano costs noticeably less and the tables are easier to get.
ADO buses run frequently between CAPU, Puebla's main bus terminal on the north end of the city, and TAPO in Mexico City in roughly two hours. Book online a day ahead rather than showing up on a holiday weekend and paying whatever is left.
Cinco de Mayo is a far bigger event in Puebla than almost anywhere else in Mexico because the 1862 battle actually took place here. If your trip falls in early May, lock in your hostel at least two to three weeks out or prices spike and beds disappear.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest in January and again in September. They fill up fastest during Semana Santa in March or April and the week surrounding Cinco de Mayo in early May.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Puebla cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $9. Dorm beds currently range from $5 to $52/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Puebla?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Puebla include January 2, January 3, January 4.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Puebla?

HostelHound currently tracks 22 hostels in Puebla, Mexico.

Is Puebla affordable compared to other hostel cities in Mexico?

Puebla is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Mexico, with dorm prices starting from $5/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Puebla?

Most hostels sit within a few blocks of the Zócalo in the Centro Histórico, concentrated along streets like Calle 5 de Mayo and near Barrio de los Sapos to the southeast. Staying here puts the cathedral, the craft markets, and the best taco spots all on foot, so you rarely need to figure out the bus system for your first few days.

What is the best time of year to visit Puebla?

Hostels are cheapest in January and again in September. They fill up fastest during Semana Santa in March or April and the week surrounding Cinco de Mayo in early May.