Zipolite
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Dorm beds in Zipolite, Mexico range from $12 to $38/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 5 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 22, Jul 23, Jul 26.
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Hostel prices in Zipolite, Mexico
A typical dorm night in Zipolite runs about $15.
Across the upcoming months, July tends to be the cheapest month (from $12/night) and August the most expensive (from $15/night).
At $12/night and up, Zipolite is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Mexico.
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Local knowledge for Zipolite
Where to stay
Budget travelers cluster along the central beach strip, between the western end at Roca Blanca and the sheltered eastern cove known as Playa del Amor, where most of the palapa-roof cabañas and small posadas sit a short walk from the sand. Playa del Amor tends to be quieter and is where the cheapest hammock spots and dorm beds usually turn up.
Getting around
- Zipolite has serious riptides and a real drowning history. Swim only in the flagged zones or in the calmer water at Playa del Amor on the eastern end, and treat red flags as non-negotiable.
- Colectivos running between Zipolite, Puerto Ángel, Mazunte, and Pochutla cost almost nothing and leave whenever they fill up. Use them for day trips to Mazunte (home to the Cosméticos Naturales cooperative and a sea turtle sanctuary) instead of splitting a taxi.
- Skip the beachfront restaurant prices for lunch and eat at the small comedores on the road behind the beach. Same fish, same tortillas, roughly a third of the cost.
When to go
September and October are the cheapest months, with thin crowds and easy walk-in availability. Beds fill up from late December through April, and Semana Santa (March or April depending on the year) is when prices spike and hostels sell out days ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Zipolite cost per night?
Dorm beds in Zipolite currently range from $12 to $38/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Zipolite?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Zipolite are July 22, July 23, July 26.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Zipolite?
HostelHawk currently tracks 5 hostels in Zipolite, Mexico.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Zipolite?
Based on current availability, July has the lowest hostel prices in Zipolite, with dorm beds from $12/night.
Is Zipolite affordable compared to other hostel cities in Mexico?
Zipolite is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Mexico, with dorm prices starting from $12/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Zipolite?
Budget travelers cluster along the central beach strip, between the western end at Roca Blanca and the sheltered eastern cove known as Playa del Amor, where most of the palapa-roof cabañas and small posadas sit a short walk from the sand. Playa del Amor tends to be quieter and is where the cheapest hammock spots and dorm beds usually turn up.
What is the best time of year to visit Zipolite?
September and October are the cheapest months, with thin crowds and easy walk-in availability. Beds fill up from late December through April, and Semana Santa (March or April depending on the year) is when prices spike and hostels sell out days ahead.