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Cheapest monthSeptember
Most expensive monthApril
Top rated by travelersOasis Hostel, $67
Cheapest bed foundHostel Enjoy Vallarta 19, $16

Finding cheap hotels in Puerto Vallarta: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can score the cheapest bed in September.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Puerto Vallarta are full of digital nomads and tourists of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cozy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travelers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by likeminded travelers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Puerto Vallarta. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around, and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Puerto Vallarta hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Puerto Vallarta generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Puerto Vallarta. Not only can you get a bed for as little as $16 per night, you can also cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Chanclas Hostel Vallarta, Hostel Vallarta, and Casa Kraken Hostel as the best hostels in central Puerto Vallarta for value, cleanliness, and comfort.