The Best Hostels & Guesthouses in South America!

Updated March 31st, 2019.

Arthy's Guesthouse - A cosy hideaway in La Paz, Bolivia!
Arthy’s Guesthouse – A cosy hideaway in La Paz, Bolivia!
Casa Michael Review: A home away from home in Ecuador’s most chaotic city
Casa Michael, Guayaquil: A home away from home in Ecuador’s most chaotic city
The yard of Geko Hostal, Máncora, Peru
A Rustic Escape from the Party – Geko Hostal in Máncora, Peru
Le Foyer Hostel is set inside a beautiful colonial style building.
A room with a view at Le Foyer Hostel, Arequipa
Colibri Camping - A Little Slice of Heaven Outside La Paz!
Colibri Camping – A Little Slice of Heaven Outside La Paz!
Hotel Quality for Backpacker Budgets - A Review of 360 Grados Hostel, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Review | 360 Grados Hostel, Santa Cruz
A Cosy Cottage Stay at Casa Lynda, Samaipata
A Cosy Cottage Stay at Casa Lynda, Samaipata
Upstairs at Hostel Pachamama
Hostel Pachamama, Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
The interior of Lima House Hostel Peru
Lima House Hostel, Peru – The Backpacker’s Choice in the Capital
Joshua Hostal, Copacabana, Bolivia - The Perfect Spiritual Retreat!
Joshua Hostal, Copacabana, Bolivia – The Perfect Spiritual Retreat!
Magicpacker Hostel: A Great Place for Solo Travellers!
Magicpacker Hostel – The Place for Solo Travellers in Cusco, Peru!
Social area at Limbo Jump Hostel, Arequipa
Limbo Jump Hostel in Arequipa, Peru – An Upcycled Paradise!
The outside of Nasca Trails B&B, Nasca
Nasca Trails B & B – A Warm Welcome in Nasca, Peru!
Hidden-House-Hostel-Montañita-Ecuador
Hidden House, Montañita, Ecuador – Backpacker Heaven from $5 US!
Casa Nomade, Máncora.
Casa Nomade, Máncora, Peru – The Ideal Chill Spot!
Swimming pool at Hotel Ancora, Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
Hotel Ancora – The Perfect Place to Stay in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

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