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Oasis Hostel, hotel in Puerto Vallarta

This hostel is located 5 km from downtown Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and 2 km from the beaches of Banderas Bay. It serves a daily continental breakfast and features free Wi-Fi.

The staff was very helpful & nice : THANK YOU
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
217 reviews
Price from
$35.43
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Vallarta, hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Hostel Vallarta is located in the center of Puerto Vallarta, a 6-minute walk from Camarones Beach.

The staff were excellent. Knowledgeable about the area and very friendly. Put on fun events for everyone in the hostel. The rooftop chill area was great. AC for sleeping is a blessing. Beds were great for a hostel
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
1,007 reviews
Price from
$33.72
1 night, 2 adults
Hostal Ten to Ten Puerto Vallarta, hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Well located in Puerto Vallarta, Hostal Ten to Ten Puerto Vallarta provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

The staff were amazing, so nice and kind. A/C in the rooms is nice for sleeping
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
882 reviews
Price from
$32.30
1 night, 2 adults
El Sunset Hostel, hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Located in the heart of the hotel zone in Puerto Vallarta, El Sunset Hostel offers its guests free WiFi access on site.

The room have minimal circulation even with fans . The beds are quite outdated and terrible for a long day of walking. The lockers also provide Minimal security unlike the ones in Germany , Prague . The hotel hanger and guests try their best , to keep it cleeny but the hotel . Also DO NOT say you are ameriamericao because the cold should will be for week — stay 5 mins from Zona romantic or right after the tunnel by romantic . Cheaper steer , people with class not close minded and best of all the . Wow my jaw drops when I get off the plasm so thankful I spend 3 weeks all over south easia and it’s affordable . Don’t miss that trip in your lifetime . Best wishes as
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
172 reviews
Price from
$22
1 night, 2 adults
Chanclas Hostel Vallarta, hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Chanclas Hostel Vallarta is located in the center of Puerto Vallarta, a 5-minute walk from Camarones Beach.

Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
164 reviews
Price from
$422.40
1 night, 2 adults
The Octopus's Garden Hostel, hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Located in Cruz de Huanacaxtle and with Huanacaxtle Beach reachable within a 9-minute walk, The Octopus's Garden Hostel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
11 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Frida GayLodging, hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Casa Frida GayLodging is conveniently located in the center of Puerto Vallarta, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
13 reviews
Los Muertos Hostal, hotel in Puerto Vallarta

3.7 mi from Cruise Ship Pier, Los Muertos Hostal offers a accommodations in the Romantic Zone district of Puerto Vallarta.

Great staff, friendly, informative
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
508 reviews
Casa Kraken Hostel, hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Located one minute’s walk from the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, this family-owned hostel is a 30-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Location ,staff, breakfast ,price and keeping it extremely clean!!
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
105 reviews
Pomarrosa, hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Located in Puerto Vallarta, 1.8 miles from Camarones Beach, Pomarrosa features a garden and views of the sea. The property provides karaoke and a shared kitchen.

Walk to the bus stop and convenience store within 1 minute. One bus to Central. Clean and private room, nice rooftop patio. Reasonable price.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
5 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Casa Frida GayLodging
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Casa Frida GayLodging is conveniently located in the center of Puerto Vallarta, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Instalaciones limpias, buena ubicación y atención muy buena

  • Los Muertos Hostal
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 508 reviews

    3.7 mi from Cruise Ship Pier, Los Muertos Hostal offers a accommodations in the Romantic Zone district of Puerto Vallarta.

    Superb location in Zona Romantica area in Vallarta.

  • Pomarrosa
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Puerto Vallarta, 1.8 miles from Camarones Beach, Pomarrosa features a garden and views of the sea. The property provides karaoke and a shared kitchen.

    Like living in a big house full of friendly people

  • Spacious Room with Ensuite and Work Desk

    Providing free WiFi, Spacious Room with Ensuite and Work Desk offers rooms in Puerto Vallarta, a 18-minute walk from Villa del Mar Beach and 1.6 miles from Playa de Oro.

  • Spacious Room with Private Bathroom and Work Area

    Providing free WiFi, Spacious Room with Private Bathroom and Work Area offers rooms in Puerto Vallarta, a 18-minute walk from Villa del Mar Beach and 1.6 miles from Playa de Oro.

  • Master Bedroom with Private Bathroom and Work Area

    Offering free WiFi, Master Bedroom with Private Bathroom and Work Area offers accommodations in Puerto Vallarta, a 18-minute walk from Villa del Mar Beach and 1.6 miles from Playa de Oro.

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Hostels that guests love in Puerto Vallarta

  • Avg. price/night: $46.13
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 882 reviews
    nice friendly hostel, shared big spaces, good facilities, great location in city centre
    Jas P.
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $100.53
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 88 reviews
    Super nice staff, great location, charming, very clean, nice pool, felt safe even in the nights because so much was happening close to the accomodation. close to the beach, close to many great restaurants and supermarkets. Perfect place to stay in Puerto vallarta
    Zehra
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $35.43
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 217 reviews
    -The breakfast was easy but ok. -Free coffee to refill during breakfast -A couple of sockets in the dorm -a lot of showers -there are two bus stops left and right in front of the hostel which will bring you super cheap to the airport, the city center and the beaches -there is a nice river close to the hostel -the locker in the room comes with a lock and key, so no need to bring one by yourself 👍🏻
    Nicole
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $46.13
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 882 reviews
    Great location in center, bus stop for leaving across street.The 12 bed mixed dorm is cubicles, which I like for privacy but you don't talk to the other travellers in your room as you don't even see them. A/C on at night was comfortable.Kitchen had enough for basic cooking but wouldn't want to be here when hostel was full as it might not be enough.
    Susan
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 362 reviews
    Very friendly staff. Great location. Felt safe.
    SARA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $96.28
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,300 reviews
    Great location! Nice pool, cute lobby sitting area. No safe in room, instead they have a large storage room with personal safes. Good cable, fairly decent wifi. Most staff really helpful and welcoming. Beach towels for a deposit. We booked a value windowless room and received a room with a window on the 1st floor instead.
    Taylor
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $258.18
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,545 reviews
    Great location, a lot of stores and restaurants close by. You can eat inside, go to food courts exactly across the street or try any of the restaurants. Great beach experience, even when there were huge waves 100 meters both directions from our hotel, we could always go for a swim on our beach - seems like the waves somehow subside in that place. We had nice mini-kitchen in the room and it helped us safe on our breakfasts a lot.
    Ivan
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 6 reviews
    Great location by the Marina. That is was safe and secure. I was expecting a ground floor unit and it was not that. Right size of accommodations for a single person
    Richard
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 172 reviews
    If you like a bohemian vibe and are traveling on a budget, then this is the perfect place. I stayed in a female dormitory with 4 bunk beds, but the room was very spacious and not stuffy at all - I liked it. The owner and his dog are very friendly, relaxed, and easygoing.
    Kadri
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $46.13
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 882 reviews
    Location Location Location 3 min walk to the Malecon and Beach. It was clean but nothing fancy. Very generic Hostal with a clean bed and shower . If you are on a budget, this is the place to stay. Clean, safe and cheap.
    Vsanchez1
    Solo traveler

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