Huacachina

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Dorm beds in Huacachina, Peru range from $11 to $42/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 10 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Aug 2, Aug 9, Aug 10.

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Hostel prices in Huacachina, Peru

A typical dorm night in Huacachina runs about $11.

Across the upcoming months, August tends to be the cheapest month (from $11/night) and July the most expensive (from $11/night).

At $11/night and up, Huacachina is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Peru.

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Local knowledge for Huacachina

Where to stay

Huacachina is one loop road, Avenida Perotti, circling the lagoon. Every hostel is on it, but rooms on the south side sit closer to the dunes and get afternoon shade, which matters when temperatures hit 35C.

Getting around

  • Book your dune buggy and sandboarding tour through your hostel, not the touts at the lagoon entrance. Hostel-booked tours run cheaper and there's someone to complain to if the driver skips stops.
  • Eat in Ica city rather than at the oasis. A mototaxi there costs a few soles and a menu del dia at one of the restaurants near the Mercado Central runs a third of what the lagoon-side spots charge.
  • The lagoon is not clean enough to swim in, whatever photos online suggest. Pack sandals you don't mind getting sandy and spend your water time at the hostel pool if it has one.

When to go

Beds are easiest to find and cheapest May through October. December through February fills up with Peruvian domestic tourists on summer break, and Semana Santa (late March or April) books out weeks ahead.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hostel in Huacachina cost per night?

Dorm beds in Huacachina currently range from $11 to $42/night based on the next 3 months of availability.

When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Huacachina?

Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Huacachina are August 2, August 9, August 10.

How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Huacachina?

HostelHawk currently tracks 10 hostels in Huacachina, Peru.

What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Huacachina?

Based on current availability, August has the lowest hostel prices in Huacachina, with dorm beds from $11/night.

Is Huacachina affordable compared to other hostel cities in Peru?

Huacachina is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Peru, with dorm prices starting from $11/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Huacachina?

Huacachina is one loop road, Avenida Perotti, circling the lagoon. Every hostel is on it, but rooms on the south side sit closer to the dunes and get afternoon shade, which matters when temperatures hit 35C.

What is the best time of year to visit Huacachina?

Beds are easiest to find and cheapest May through October. December through February fills up with Peruvian domestic tourists on summer break, and Semana Santa (late March or April) books out weeks ahead.