Salvador Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Salvador cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Salvador, Brazil range from $5 to $54/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 21 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 16.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $10.

At $5/night and up, Salvador is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Brazil.

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: 2026-10-09T01:23:16.340Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 16 (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 Salvador

Where to stay

Most budget travelers base themselves in Pelourinho, the cobblestoned historic center within walking distance of Mercado Modelo and the Elevador Lacerda. Barra is a quieter alternative, with Farol da Barra at one end of the beach and a solid spread of budget and mid-range hostels a short walk from the sand.

Getting around

The Metrô Salvador runs from Aeroporto station (on Line 2, transferring to Line 1 at Acesso Norte) to Lapa in the city center for a few reais. Walk past the taxi touts at arrivals and follow signs to the metro.
Olodum rehearses publicly on Tuesday nights at Praça Teresa Batista in Pelourinho. The drumming starts after dark, the square fills up, and it costs nothing to watch.
Book anything during Carnaval at least three months out. Pelourinho and Barra hostels regularly sell out in October for a February festival, and nightly rates can triple.

When to go

May and September through October offer the lowest hostel rates. Beds fill fastest during Carnaval in February or early March and around the Lavagem do Bonfim in January.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Salvador cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $10. Dorm beds currently range from $5 to $54/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Salvador?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Salvador include October 16.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Salvador?

HostelHound currently tracks 21 hostels in Salvador, Brazil.

Is Salvador affordable compared to other hostel cities in Brazil?

Salvador is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Brazil, with dorm prices starting from $5/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Salvador?

Most budget travelers base themselves in Pelourinho, the cobblestoned historic center within walking distance of Mercado Modelo and the Elevador Lacerda. Barra is a quieter alternative, with Farol da Barra at one end of the beach and a solid spread of budget and mid-range hostels a short walk from the sand.

What is the best time of year to visit Salvador?

May and September through October offer the lowest hostel rates. Beds fill fastest during Carnaval in February or early March and around the Lavagem do Bonfim in January.