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The 10 Best Hostels in Huanchaco, Peru

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Punta Huanchaco Hostel in Huanchaco provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and water sports facilities. Located around 200 metres from Huancarute, the hostel with free WiFi is also 500 metres away from El Mogote. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

We have stayed at many places throughout our travels in South America and we can hands down say this was our favourite! What truly makes this place are Dario & Gigi. They are the two of most welcoming, beautiful people who run this place and we can’t thank them enough for all their great tips and really looked after us! The place was fantastic, super clean and the location was minutes away from a great surf spot!

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9.4
Wonderful
247 reviews
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$12.60
per night

Offering a sun terrace and views of the sea, ATMA Hostel & Yoga is located in Huanchaco in the La Libertad Region, 11 km from Trujillo. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

clean, comfy, homey feeling, amazing owner

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9.5
Exceptional
337 reviews
Price from
$10.73
per night

Boasting a bar, Pointbreak Surf Camp is situated in Huanchaco in the La Libertad region, 300 metres from Huancarute and 300 metres from El Mogote. The property is located 11 km from Chan Chan Huaca Esmeralda, 12 km from Trujillo National University and 12 km from Gran Chimú Coliseum. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom with a shower.

Amazing vibe in the hostel, somehow it attracts the perfect mixture of people. Most importantly, it's right in front of the surfspot. Audrey and Joan make sure you feel welcome and will help you with anything you need. One of the dorms has a seaview from the beds if you turn the pillow, I've never had that in a dorm before. You can hear the sound of the ocean to fall asleep.

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8.8
Excellent
52 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Located in Huanchaco, within 200 metres of Huancarute and 600 metres of El Mogote, Surf hostel My Friends provides accommodation with a garden and a bar, and free WiFi. The property is situated 11 km from Chan Chan Huaca Esmeralda, 12 km from Trujillo National University and 13 km from Gran Chimú Coliseum. Mansiche Stadium is 13 km from the hostel and Mayorazgo de Facalá House is 13 km away.

This hostel has a perfect location very close to the beach and the food in the restaurant which is part of it is amazing and very well-priced too (especially the big breakfast included in the price!). Randy and Carlos are great people and will help you with anything you need and they make you feel at home, they really want you to feel good in the hostel. One day I got sick and they took such good care of me. I would definitely stay here again!

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8.8
Excellent
64 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Situated in Huanchaco, within 400 metres of Huancarute and 1.1 km of El Mogote, Urcia Surf House features accommodation with barbecue facilities and free WiFi. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Gran Chimú Coliseum is 13 km away and Mansiche Stadium is 13 km from the hostel.

This is a really nice small hostel. The kitchen is well equipped the bathrooms are clean and the rooms as well and the wifi is working well as well. Since they also run a surf school and many things are run by volunteers (greetings to Margaux, you did great job) you will most probably meet many enthusiastic surfers, which is great! Really recommended stay in Huanchaco.

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8.5
Very Good
18 reviews
Price from
$9.50
per night

Located 30 metres from El Helio beach, 200 metres from Los Pinos main street and commercial area, My Friend Surf Hostal offers free Wi-Fi, a terrace, a bar and BBQ facilities in Huanchaco.

Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in My Friend Surf Hostal feature shared bathroom facilities with 24-hour hot water.

The staff, guests, facilities and restaurant were all outstanding!

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8.8
Excellent
112 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Dream Place Trujillo offers rooms in Trujillo near Trujillo Municipality and Trujillo Main Square. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

Great location. Quiet, secure neighbourhood. Easy walk to the old town. Buses to Chan Chan and Huanchaco go right past the end of the road. Short walk to El Dorado bus terminal for buses to Máncora. Nice top floor terrace sitting area with sunset. Fridge to store food. Cafe downstairs does good coffee. Staff were helpful and kept my luggage until my late bus. Big comfortable room, fast WiFi, good shower, lamp and sockets beside the bed.

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9.3
Wonderful
49 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Mayorazgo de Facalá House is 14 km from the hostel, while Trujillo Main Square is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cap. FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport, 2 km from El Boquerón - Hospedaje.

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$9
per night

Situated in Huanchaco and with Huancarute reachable within 600 metres, Chakana House - Hostel Huanchaco features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around less than 1 km from El Mogote, 11 km from Chan Chan Huaca Esmeralda and 12 km from Trujillo National University. Mayorazgo de Facalá House is 13 km away and Trujillo Main Square is 13 km from the hostel.

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Price from
$19.80
per night

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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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  • Avg. price/night: $21.24
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 52 reviews
    The hostel has the perfect location. Waking up you can already hear and see the sea. The staff is super friendly and creates a great atmosphere where you feel at home immediately! Surfboards can be rented for cheap the whole day.
    Paulina
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 64 reviews
    Great location, very friendly staff and a very relaxed vibe. Had some surf lessons with Randall who works at the hostel and they were excellent. The breakfast options were also the best I’ve had on my travels in South America, and the lunch and dinner was good and well priced too.
    Ben
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.92
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 337 reviews
    The hostel is really great. Well equipped big kitchen, lots of communal areas where you can hang out and socialize, but also enough more cosy private spaces with hammocks. Dorm was spacious, clean, comfy bed and had curtains on the beds. Only 1 minute away from the ocean and one of the best hostels I have stayed in so far in Peru!!
    Hannah
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $21.24
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 52 reviews
    The atmosphere at this hostel was really special! The family who run it make it like feel like a home. They are super welcoming and it was easy to mix the the few other backpackers there due to its size. Jon can do surf lessons with you - he was a great teacher! The kitchen is well equipped so we made breakfast together every night which was really special. Chill vibes here, it’s know for having parties but we didn’t have any in my time there which suited me.
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.92
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 337 reviews
    Excellent! 1 minute to beach, chill vibes and really well run. Big clean kitchen, filtered water, hot water, comfy beds with lights, plugs, basket. The owner is so helpful,daily yoga classes, a huge cuddly turtle, surf options too. Best hostel in Huanchaco for sure! Stay here but book ahead it is often full!
    Keeva
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.92
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 337 reviews
    Amazing, unsuspecting hostel - we weren’t expecting much but were very pleasantly surprised. The hostel had unlimited coffee in the morning, a great atmosphere, cheap yoga and loads of places to chill. We had a great few days relaxing.
    Charlotte
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $19
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 145 reviews
    Helpful friendly staff, great location on the beach, comfy bed and room with everything needed, good kitchen, strong Internet, clean relaxed hostel, very good price, surfboards and suits available
    Jay
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.92
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 337 reviews
    We loved absolutely everything! Super friendly and helpful owner and staff. Everything is well organized and very clean. Kitchen is tidy and has all the equipment you need. Super nice yoga lessons. Very chill and calm place, great to relax. One of the best hostels we've seen so far (worldwide, not only in Peru)!
    Sarah
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $26.92
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 337 reviews
    One of the best hostel I have been to ! the place is really beautiful, terraces with hammocks on each floor, the rooms are cosy and spacious, hot water in the shower. The kitchen is well equipped and clean ! And the best of all are the yoga classes !
    Fée
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $26.92
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 337 reviews
    Super nice place and super helpful and friendly owner. We were able to check in very early in the morning as we arrived with the night bus from Huaraz - without any additional fees - highly appreciate that. Further, it was possible to leave our luggage in the Hostel for a few hours after check out. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for a cozy, budget-friendly room in a great location.
    Anna
    Young couple