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How much do hostels in Salta cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Salta, Argentina range from $4 to $26/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 26 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $7.

At $4/night and up, Salta is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Argentina.

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 12 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: 2026-09-19T23:47:12.218Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include December 2 (one night),December 3 (one night),December 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 Salta

Where to stay

Most hostels cluster in the centro histórico within a few blocks of Plaza 9 de Julio, which keeps you walking distance from almost everything worth seeing. Calle Balcarce, a short walk south of the plaza, is the peña strip, so if you are a light sleeper, ask for a room on an interior courtyard before you check in.

Getting around

  • Take the teleférico up Cerro San Bernardo for a few hundred pesos rather than grinding up the 1,000-plus steps. Skip the overpriced cafe at the summit and bring water from the center.
  • Buses from the Terminal de Ómnibus run to Cafayate and through the Quebrada de las Conchas for a fraction of what tour operators charge. The canyon scenery is the point, and the bus goes right through it.
  • Eat at the Mercado Municipal rather than the restaurants facing Plaza 9 de Julio. Empanadas salteñas and locro cost about a third of the price and the quality holds up.

When to go

Argentine winter school holidays in July push hostel prices up and fill beds fast. April, May, and September tend to be noticeably quieter and cheaper.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Salta cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $7. Dorm beds currently range from $4 to $26/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Salta?

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

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Salta?

HostelHound currently tracks 26 hostels in Salta, Argentina.

Is Salta affordable compared to other hostel cities in Argentina?

Salta is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Argentina, with dorm prices starting from $4/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Salta?

Most hostels cluster in the centro histórico within a few blocks of Plaza 9 de Julio, which keeps you walking distance from almost everything worth seeing. Calle Balcarce, a short walk south of the plaza, is the peña strip, so if you are a light sleeper, ask for a room on an interior courtyard before you check in.

What is the best time of year to visit Salta?

Argentine winter school holidays in July push hostel prices up and fill beds fast. April, May, and September tend to be noticeably quieter and cheaper.