Puerto Varas
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Dorm beds in Puerto Varas, Chile range from $13 to $19/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound tracks 8 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19.
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Hostel prices in Puerto Varas, Chile
A typical dorm night in Puerto Varas runs about $13.
Based on current listed prices, October is typically the cheapest month (around $13/night) and September the most expensive (around $14/night).
At $13/night and up, Puerto Varas is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Chile.
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Local knowledge for Puerto Varas
Where to stay
Budget hostels cluster around the Plaza Muñoz Gamero and the adjacent lakefront promenade, where the German-style architecture and views of Osorno Volcano are. Staying central keeps you walking distance from buses, restaurants, and the casino on Del Salvador. A few cheaper options sit slightly inland or toward the Puerto Chico sector, a short walk or mototaxi from the main square.
Getting around
- Frequent minibuses run between Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt (20 km), making it easy to catch flights from El Tepual Airport or connect to long-distance buses without staying in the larger city.
- Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park and the Petrohué waterfalls are about 70 km away and make a classic day trip. Shared shuttles and tour agencies near the plaza charge far less than private transfers, and the falls are best visited in the morning before groups arrive.
- Puerto Varas is the Chilean starting point for the scenic bus-and-boat crossing to San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina. Book through an agency in town rather than trying to piece it together independently, and plan for at least one full day on the road.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest and quietest from May through September, during the cool, rainy winter when visitor numbers drop. Prices climb from December through March, the Southern Hemisphere summer, when European and domestic tourists arrive for lake activities and volcano hikes, and rooms fill fast around Easter and the December-January holiday break.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Puerto Varas cost per night?
Dorm beds in Puerto Varas currently range from $13 to $19/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Puerto Varas?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Puerto Varas are August 17, August 18, August 19.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Puerto Varas?
HostelHound currently tracks 8 hostels in Puerto Varas, Chile.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Puerto Varas?
Based on current availability, October has the lowest hostel prices in Puerto Varas, with dorm beds typically around $13/night.
Is Puerto Varas affordable compared to other hostel cities in Chile?
Puerto Varas is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Chile, with dorm prices starting from $13/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Puerto Varas?
Budget hostels cluster around the Plaza Muñoz Gamero and the adjacent lakefront promenade, where the German-style architecture and views of Osorno Volcano are. Staying central keeps you walking distance from buses, restaurants, and the casino on Del Salvador. A few cheaper options sit slightly inland or toward the Puerto Chico sector, a short walk or mototaxi from the main square.
What is the best time of year to visit Puerto Varas?
Hostels are cheapest and quietest from May through September, during the cool, rainy winter when visitor numbers drop. Prices climb from December through March, the Southern Hemisphere summer, when European and domestic tourists arrive for lake activities and volcano hikes, and rooms fill fast around Easter and the December-January holiday break.