Popayan
Colombia · Price calendar
Dorm beds in Popayan, Colombia range from $7 to $27/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 3 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 4, Jul 5, Jul 6.
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Hostel prices in Popayan, Colombia
A typical dorm night in Popayan runs about $7.
Across the upcoming months, July tends to be the cheapest month (from $7/night) and September the most expensive (from $7/night).
At $7/night and up, Popayan is a mid-range hostel destination in Colombia.
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Local knowledge for Popayan
Where to stay
Most budget hostels cluster in El Centro, the colonial core around Parque Caldas. Staying here puts you within walking distance of the cathedral, the Universidad del Cauca, and the blocks where cheap set-lunch restaurants and bakeries are concentrated.
Getting around
- Eat at the stalls inside the Plaza de Mercado del Barrio Bolívar, the city's main market. A full bandeja lunch there costs a fraction of what the restaurants facing Parque Caldas charge.
- Buses between Popayan and Cali run frequently from the Terminal de Transportes and take roughly three hours. Buying your seat at the terminal counter the day before is cheaper than going through a middleman.
- If your trip overlaps with Semana Santa, expect prices to double and availability to disappear weeks out. The processions are worth seeing, but budget travelers who show up without a reservation usually end up scrambling.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest in May through early July; Semana Santa, which falls in March or April depending on the year, is when rooms fill fastest and nightly rates climb the highest.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Popayan cost per night?
Dorm beds in Popayan currently range from $7 to $27/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Popayan?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Popayan are July 4, July 5, July 6.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Popayan?
HostelHawk currently tracks 3 hostels in Popayan, Colombia.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Popayan?
Based on current availability, July has the lowest hostel prices in Popayan, with dorm beds from $7/night.
Is Popayan affordable compared to other hostel cities in Colombia?
Popayan is a mid-range hostel destination in Colombia, with dorm prices starting from $7/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Popayan?
Most budget hostels cluster in El Centro, the colonial core around Parque Caldas. Staying here puts you within walking distance of the cathedral, the Universidad del Cauca, and the blocks where cheap set-lunch restaurants and bakeries are concentrated.
What is the best time of year to visit Popayan?
Hostels are cheapest in May through early July; Semana Santa, which falls in March or April depending on the year, is when rooms fill fastest and nightly rates climb the highest.