Guayaquil
Ecuador · Price calendar
Dorm beds in Guayaquil, Ecuador range from $7 to $15/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 11 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 4, Jul 5, Jul 6.
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Hostel prices in Guayaquil, Ecuador
A typical dorm night in Guayaquil runs about $9.
Across the upcoming months, July tends to be the cheapest month (from $7/night) and September the most expensive (from $9/night).
At $7/night and up, Guayaquil is a mid-range hostel destination in Ecuador.
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Hostels we track in Guayaquil
- Dreamkapture Hostel 7.8 · 792 reviews
- Casa Michael 8.5 · 515 reviews
- Thefunkymonkeyhostel 5.7 · 210 reviews
- La Villa de Maria 8.1 · 139 reviews
- Murali Hostal Airport 10.0 · 133 reviews
- Malecon Guesthouse 8.6 · 45 reviews
- Pachamac House 6.9 · 22 reviews
- Casa Iwana
- HOTEL THE ROYALTY INN
- Hello! Las Peñas Siglo XXI Guesthouse
- Suite618 Downtown Guayaquil
Local knowledge for Guayaquil
Where to stay
Budget hostels cluster in the Centro near Parque Centenario and along the Malecón 2000 waterfront, putting you walking distance from the Las Peñas historic quarter and Numa Pompilio Llona street. Urdesa has more guesthouses but needs the Metrovía to reach the sights.
Getting around
- The Metrovía BRT costs next to nothing and connects the José Joaquín de Olmedo airport directly to Centro. Use it instead of metered taxis, which routinely charge foreigners inflated rates.
- The Mercado de Mariscos at the north end of the Malecón serves fresh ceviche and encebollado for a couple of dollars. It is the cheapest solid meal near any Centro hostel.
- Most travelers stop here one or two nights before busing to Cuenca or flying to the Galápagos. Book your onward ticket before you arrive so you are not paying for extra nights you did not plan on.
When to go
July and August bring Ecuadorian school holidays and fill budget beds fast. January through April is the wet season but offers the most hostel availability and the lowest nightly rates of the year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Guayaquil cost per night?
Dorm beds in Guayaquil currently range from $7 to $15/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Guayaquil?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Guayaquil are July 4, July 5, July 6.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Guayaquil?
HostelHawk currently tracks 11 hostels in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Guayaquil?
Based on current availability, July has the lowest hostel prices in Guayaquil, with dorm beds from $7/night.
Is Guayaquil affordable compared to other hostel cities in Ecuador?
Guayaquil is a mid-range hostel destination in Ecuador, with dorm prices starting from $7/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Guayaquil?
Budget hostels cluster in the Centro near Parque Centenario and along the Malecón 2000 waterfront, putting you walking distance from the Las Peñas historic quarter and Numa Pompilio Llona street. Urdesa has more guesthouses but needs the Metrovía to reach the sights.
What is the best time of year to visit Guayaquil?
July and August bring Ecuadorian school holidays and fill budget beds fast. January through April is the wet season but offers the most hostel availability and the lowest nightly rates of the year.