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How much do hostels in Puerto Vallarta cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico range from $14 to $82/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 16 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Dec 1.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $16.

At $14/night and up, Puerto Vallarta 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 10 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: 2026-10-07T14:57:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include December 1 (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 Puerto Vallarta

Where to stay

Zona Romántica, south of the Río Cuale, is where most budget travelers end up. Streets like Olas Altas and Basilio Badillo have the highest concentration of hostels, cheap restaurants, and Playa Los Muertos is a short walk from almost anywhere in the neighborhood.

Getting around

  • Local buses called camiones run along the coastal road for a few pesos each way. They connect Zona Romántica north to the hotel zone and Marina without the taxi markup, and they run frequently during the day.
  • Playa Los Muertos has a public pier and free sand on both sides of it. You do not need to rent a chair from a beach club to use the beach, just walk past them to the open shore.
  • Eat at the Mercado Municipal in Centro for cooked meals and fresh juice at a fraction of what the Malecón restaurants charge. Go before 2pm when selection is best.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest from June through September when heat and occasional rain thin the crowds. December through April fills up fast, and beds around Christmas, New Year, and Semana Santa go early at high prices.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Puerto Vallarta cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $16. Dorm beds currently range from $14 to $82/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Puerto Vallarta?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Puerto Vallarta include December 1.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Puerto Vallarta?

HostelHound currently tracks 16 hostels in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Is Puerto Vallarta affordable compared to other hostel cities in Mexico?

Puerto Vallarta is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Mexico, with dorm prices starting from $14/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Puerto Vallarta?

Zona Romántica, south of the Río Cuale, is where most budget travelers end up. Streets like Olas Altas and Basilio Badillo have the highest concentration of hostels, cheap restaurants, and Playa Los Muertos is a short walk from almost anywhere in the neighborhood.

What is the best time of year to visit Puerto Vallarta?

Hostels are cheapest from June through September when heat and occasional rain thin the crowds. December through April fills up fast, and beds around Christmas, New Year, and Semana Santa go early at high prices.