Guanajuato
Mexico · Price calendar
Dorm beds in Guanajuato, Mexico range from $12 to $27/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 8 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 4, Jul 5, Jul 6.
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Hostel prices in Guanajuato, Mexico
A typical dorm night in Guanajuato runs about $18.
Across the upcoming months, July tends to be the cheapest month (from $12/night) and September the most expensive (from $18/night).
At $12/night and up, Guanajuato is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Mexico.
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Hostels we track in Guanajuato
Local knowledge for Guanajuato
Where to stay
Hostels cluster in the centro histórico around Jardín de la Unión and along Calle Positos, where you can walk to everything and the callejones handle most of your navigation. A handful of cheaper options sit up toward Barrio de Pastita, about a 10-minute uphill walk from the plaza.
Getting around
- Fly into León's BJX airport instead of Guanajuato's tiny GUA terminal. A shared shuttle to the centro costs a modest fare and you'll save significantly on the flight itself.
- Breakfast and comida corrida at the ground-floor stalls inside Mercado Hidalgo run very cheap. Don't pay restaurant prices near the Jardín de la Unión for the same food.
- Book at least three weeks out for October. The Festival Internacional Cervantino fills every bed in the city, and prices double or triple in the weeks around it.
When to go
January through early March is the quietest stretch with the lowest rates. October (Cervantino) and Semana Santa are when hostels fill fastest, sometimes weeks in advance.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Guanajuato cost per night?
Dorm beds in Guanajuato currently range from $12 to $27/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Guanajuato?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Guanajuato are July 4, July 5, July 6.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Guanajuato?
HostelHawk currently tracks 8 hostels in Guanajuato, Mexico.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Guanajuato?
Based on current availability, July has the lowest hostel prices in Guanajuato, with dorm beds from $12/night.
Is Guanajuato affordable compared to other hostel cities in Mexico?
Guanajuato is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Mexico, with dorm prices starting from $12/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Guanajuato?
Hostels cluster in the centro histórico around Jardín de la Unión and along Calle Positos, where you can walk to everything and the callejones handle most of your navigation. A handful of cheaper options sit up toward Barrio de Pastita, about a 10-minute uphill walk from the plaza.
What is the best time of year to visit Guanajuato?
January through early March is the quietest stretch with the lowest rates. October (Cervantino) and Semana Santa are when hostels fill fastest, sometimes weeks in advance.