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How much do hostels in Tenerife cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Tenerife, Spain range from $16 to $63/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 41 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $29.

Based on current listed prices, October is typically the cheapest month (around $22/night) and November the most expensive (around $29/night).

At $16/night and up, Tenerife is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Spain.

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 30 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: 2026-09-21T13:38:18.497Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include September 22 (one night),September 23 (one night),September 24 (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 Tenerife

Where to stay

Budget travelers mostly settle in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, close to the Intercambiador bus station and Calle Castillo, or in La Laguna, the university city ten minutes inland, where hostel prices are lower and the UNESCO old town is fully walkable. La Laguna suits anyone who wants a quieter base without sacrificing connections to the rest of the island.

Getting around

  • Pick up a rechargeable TITSA ten+ card (it replaced the old bono) at the Intercambiador de Santa Cruz before you do anything else. It cuts a significant percentage off every bus fare and covers routes island-wide, including trips toward Teide.
  • The Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África in Santa Cruz has a lower-floor food hall where local workers eat lunch. A full plate with a drink typically costs well under ten euros.
  • Hostels in Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos charge a noticeable premium for the beach proximity. Staying in Santa Cruz or La Laguna and taking the bus south on beach days saves money with very little added friction.

When to go

Late April through early June and again in October tend to bring the lowest hostel rates. December through February is peak season across the island, and beds around Carnival in February book out weeks in advance.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Tenerife cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $29. Dorm beds currently range from $16 to $63/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Tenerife?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Tenerife include September 22, September 23, September 24.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Tenerife?

HostelHound currently tracks 41 hostels in Tenerife, Spain.

What's the cheapest month to stay in a hostel in Tenerife?

Among the upcoming dates we track, October has the lowest median daily starting price in Tenerife. On a typical date that month, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $22/night.

Is Tenerife affordable compared to other hostel cities in Spain?

Tenerife is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Spain, with dorm prices starting from $16/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Tenerife?

Budget travelers mostly settle in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, close to the Intercambiador bus station and Calle Castillo, or in La Laguna, the university city ten minutes inland, where hostel prices are lower and the UNESCO old town is fully walkable. La Laguna suits anyone who wants a quieter base without sacrificing connections to the rest of the island.

What is the best time of year to visit Tenerife?

Late April through early June and again in October tend to bring the lowest hostel rates. December through February is peak season across the island, and beds around Carnival in February book out weeks in advance.