Tulum Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Tulum cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Tulum, Mexico range from $6 to $108/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 36 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9.

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

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $6/night.

At $6/night and up, Tulum is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Mexico.

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: 2026-10-06T19:00:50.545Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 7 (one night),October 8 (one night),October 9 (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 Tulum

Where to stay

Nearly all the hostels sit in Tulum Pueblo, the inland town center, along or just off Avenida Tulum. The beach zone (Zona Hotelera) is a 10 to 15 minute bike ride away, but prices there are a completely different category.

Getting around

Take colectivos instead of taxis. The shared vans departing near the ADO bus terminal in the pueblo connect you to the beach, Cobá, and Playa del Carmen for a fraction of what a taxi charges, and they run frequently throughout the day.
Gran Cenote, a few kilometers out of town on the road toward Cobá, is one of the clearest swimming spots near Tulum and considerably less crowded than the cenotes marketed directly from the beach strip.
Eat on Avenida Tulum in the pueblo rather than anywhere near the beach clubs. The same fish tacos cost two to three times more once you cross into the Zona Hotelera.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest in September and October when hurricane season keeps crowds thin, and they fill up fast from mid-December through March, with Semana Santa in April being the tightest stretch of all.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Tulum cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $7. Dorm beds currently range from $6 to $108/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Tulum?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Tulum include October 7, October 8, October 9.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Tulum?

HostelHound currently tracks 36 hostels in Tulum, Mexico.

How much do hostels in Tulum cost in October?

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $6/night.

Is Tulum affordable compared to other hostel cities in Mexico?

Tulum is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Mexico, with dorm prices starting from $6/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Tulum?

Nearly all the hostels sit in Tulum Pueblo, the inland town center, along or just off Avenida Tulum. The beach zone (Zona Hotelera) is a 10 to 15 minute bike ride away, but prices there are a completely different category.

What is the best time of year to visit Tulum?

Hostels are cheapest in September and October when hurricane season keeps crowds thin, and they fill up fast from mid-December through March, with Semana Santa in April being the tightest stretch of all.