Río Dulce
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How much do hostels in Río Dulce cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Río Dulce, Guatemala range from $8 to $23/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 3 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 Río Dulce start at $8/night. Río Dulce is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Guatemala; 8 of 12 other tracked cities with current prices have higher starting prices.
Other cities in Guatemala
- Panajachel hostel prices from $6/night
- Antigua hostel prices from $7/night
- Guatemala City hostel prices from $8/night
- Quetzaltenango (Xela) hostel prices from $8/night
- Flores hostel prices from $9/night
- San Pedro La Laguna hostel prices from $10/night
- Santa Cruz La Laguna hostel prices from $10/night
- El Paredón hostel prices from $11/night
- Coban hostel prices from $12/night
- El Remate hostel prices from $13/night
- San Marcos La Laguna hostel prices from $13/night
- San Juan La Laguna hostel prices from $16/night
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Local knowledge for Río Dulce
Where to stay
Budget beds split between the main highway (CA13), where the buses, market, and cheap eateries sit, and the riverfront, where hostels and marinas cluster along the water. Staying on the highway keeps you walking distance from transport and shops; staying on the river means a short tuk-tuk ride back to the road after dark.
Getting around
- The Castillo de San Felipe is a five-kilometer walk or short tuk-tuk ride from town. A boat tour up the river often includes a stop at the fort, the hot springs, and Livingston, combining transport with sightseeing for a modest fee.
- Boats to Livingston run every couple of hours from the riverfront. Negotiate the fare before you board, and remember that Livingston is the actual Caribbean port, while Rio Dulce is the river town upstream.
- Get cash before you arrive or at the main market. While the town has services, many riverside hostels, boat operators, and smaller vendors prefer quetzales and may not have reliable card terminals.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest during the rainy season (May through October), when fewer tourists visit and prices drop. The dry season (November through April) is the busiest and most expensive, especially around Christmas and New Year, when the Caribbean coast fills with visitors.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Río Dulce cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $8. Dorm beds currently range from $8 to $23/night across the next 3 months of availability.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Río Dulce?
HostelHound currently tracks 3 hostels in Río Dulce, Guatemala.
How much do hostels in Río Dulce cost in November?
Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $8/night.
Is Río Dulce affordable compared to other hostel cities in Guatemala?
Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Río Dulce start at $8/night. Río Dulce is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Guatemala; 8 of 12 other tracked cities with current prices have higher starting prices.
Where do backpackers stay in Río Dulce?
Budget beds split between the main highway (CA13), where the buses, market, and cheap eateries sit, and the riverfront, where hostels and marinas cluster along the water. Staying on the highway keeps you walking distance from transport and shops; staying on the river means a short tuk-tuk ride back to the road after dark.
What is the best time of year to visit Río Dulce?
Hostels are cheapest during the rainy season (May through October), when fewer tourists visit and prices drop. The dry season (November through April) is the busiest and most expensive, especially around Christmas and New Year, when the Caribbean coast fills with visitors.