Samaipata
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How much do hostels in Samaipata cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Samaipata, Bolivia range from $6 to $14/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 7 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Sep 14.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $6.
At $6/night and up, Samaipata is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Bolivia.
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 4 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: 2026-09-14T01:56:53.929Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include September 14 (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 Samaipata
Where to stay
The village is a handful of blocks around the plaza and almost everything is walkable from it. Hostels either sit in those central blocks or a little way out on the roads leading into the hills, which are quieter and cooler but mean a walk or a shared taxi back after dinner.
Getting around
- Shared taxis from Santa Cruz leave when full from the Avenida Grigota area and take under three hours, which is faster and barely more expensive than waiting for a bus.
- El Fuerte is a few kilometres uphill from town. Splitting a taxi with other travellers to the entrance and walking back down is the cheap way to see it without a tour.
- Amboro's two access routes are on different sides of the park and need different transport. Sort out which one your guide is using before you commit to a day.
When to go
Cheapest from November through March, the wet season, when trails in Amboro can be muddy or closed. The dry May-to-September stretch is the popular one, and the village is a standard weekend escape from Santa Cruz, so Friday and Saturday nights cost more than midweek.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Samaipata cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $6. Dorm beds currently range from $6 to $14/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Samaipata?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Samaipata include September 14.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Samaipata?
HostelHound currently tracks 7 hostels in Samaipata, Bolivia.
Is Samaipata affordable compared to other hostel cities in Bolivia?
Samaipata is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Bolivia, with dorm prices starting from $6/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Samaipata?
The village is a handful of blocks around the plaza and almost everything is walkable from it. Hostels either sit in those central blocks or a little way out on the roads leading into the hills, which are quieter and cooler but mean a walk or a shared taxi back after dinner.
What is the best time of year to visit Samaipata?
Cheapest from November through March, the wet season, when trails in Amboro can be muddy or closed. The dry May-to-September stretch is the popular one, and the village is a standard weekend escape from Santa Cruz, so Friday and Saturday nights cost more than midweek.