The Best Hostels & Guesthouses in South America!

Updated March 31st, 2019.

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
La K Leta street Puerto Ayora Ecuador
La K Leta Guesthouse – Luxury on a Budget in the Galapagos Islands
Orchid Hostels, Lima
Orchid Hostels – Yoga, Vegan Food & Relaxation in Lima, Peru
Pool Paradise Hostel Lima Peru
Pool Paradise Lima – Lima’s Only Hostel With a Swimming Pool!
Swimming pool at Banana's Adventure Hostel
Banana’s Adventure Hostel, Huacachina, Peru – An Oasis Within an Oasis!
Beach view from Esperanto Hostel Montañita, Ecuador
Esperanto Hostel – An Eco-Friendly Stay in Montañita, Ecuador

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