The 7 Best Puerto Escondido Hostels (2023 Hostel Guide)

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Best Hostels in Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido has a great hostel scene and offers a wide variety of choices for those who are seeking budget friendly accommodations that are not only safe but also centrally located.

If you’re a digital nomad or remote worker who is planning on visiting Puerto Escondido, be sure to refer to the hostels that offer espacios de trabajo. below.

Below, you’ll find a list of the best hostels in Puerto Escondido.



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Selina Puerto Escondido Dorm Room

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Selina Hostel

Selina Hostel Puerto Escondido offers an unbeatable location – just steps from Playa Zicatela; one of the best beaches for surfing in Puerto Escondido.

Selina is a large chain of hostels known for their cowork and coliving spaces with more than 96 different locations worldwide.

Nota: Selina is one of the few places in Puerto Escondido that offers reliable, high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi (Starlink Connection) – one of the many reasons why this is the most popular hostel for digital nomads in Puerto Escondido.

Accommodations: 6, 8 and 10-bed dorms as well as female only 8-bed dorms, family rooms that accommodate up to 4 guests and private rooms types including suites, lofts, teepees and more that can accommodate between 2-4 guests. All rooms have air conditioning.

Price range: $$$

Location: Zicatela beach (Google Maps)

Rating on Hostelworld: 8.0

Amenities/Services: 

  • Wi-Fi Gratis
  • Cowork space
  • Social events
  • Surf lessons
  • Movie room
  • Pool
  • Shared kitchen
  • Live Music
  • Contactless check-in
  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site restaurant
  • Rooftop Bar
Bonita Escondida Hostel Puerto Escondido

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Bonita Escondida Hostel

Bonita Escondida is a very well-known hostel that caters to guests who are on the younger end of the spectrum and those who love to party.

This hostel is located in La Punta and is a great place to hangout, meet new friends and pregame before heading out to party in Puerto Escondido.

Be prepared to meet lots of like-minded, party-hungry backpackers around the pool and bar area.

Bonita Escondida hosts a lot of events each week for their guests including sunset parties, pool parties as well as a variety of classes on their rooftop.

Accommodations: 6, 8 and 12-bed mixed dorms and two different types of private rooms – all equipped with air conditioning.

Price range: $$$

Location: La Punta, Puerto Escondido (Google Maps)

Hostelworld rating: 8.6

Amenities & Services:

  • Kitchen
  • AC
  • Free wifi
  • Pool
  • Security lockers
  • Pet friendly
  • Rooftop
  • Bar
  • Daily activities
Tower Bridge Hostel Puerto Escondido

Photo Credits: Leanne @ Tower Bridge Hostel

Tower Bridge

Tower bridge hostel is the best hostel in Puerto Escondido for solo travelers.

This hostel is one of the cheapest hostels in Puerto Escondido so don’t expect luxurious rooms.

What truly sets Tower Bridge Hostel apart are the common areas and the atmosphere.

Every day, the hostel offers different activities like beer pong, table football tournaments, sunset, beach hangouts, trivia and BBQ nights for 150 pesos.

The drinks at the bar are really cheap and while the environment is a lot of fun, it closes at midnight so you should still be able to get a good night’s sleep.

Tower Bridge Hostel has a beautiful swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and in order to get to the other side of the hostel, you have to cross a small bridge that spans over the pool.

Accommodations: 6 and 8-bed dorm rooms and various private room options that can accommodate 2, 3 or 4 people.

Nota: Please note that Tower Bridge Hostel is a budget hostel in Puerto Escondido and the rooms are not equipped with air conditioning but they do have fans. For some extra comfort, every dorm bed has a privacy curtain and a small personal fan. Inside the lockers of the dorm rooms there are sockets to securely charge your electronic devices.

Price range: $

Location: Granjas de Pescador, Puerto Escondido (Google Maps)

Rating on Hostelworld: 8.9

Amenities/Services: 

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Wifi
  • Breakfast for 60 pesos
  • Bar
  • Daily activities
  • Free parking
Nopalero Hostel Puerto Escondido

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Nopalero

Nopalero is a small, laid back hostel located in the center of Puerto Escondido.

There is a local market within 10 minutes walking distance of Nopalero and the best beaches for swimming in Puerto Escondido can be reached within 20 minutes on foot.

If you’re a lover of gardens, this hostel is filled with lots of really cool plants, trees and flowers.

Accommodations: 6 and 8-bed dorms as well as a female only 8-bed dorm room.

Price range: $

Location: Centro, Puerto Escondido (Google Maps)

Rating on Hostelworld: 9.1

Amenities/Services: 

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Wifi
  • Free parking
Vivo Escondido Hostel Puerto Escondido

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Vivo Escondido

Vivo Escondido is a big villa conveniently located in Rinconada and is very close to the beginner surf beach known as Playa Carizalillo.

One of the many perks of staying in the Rinconada area is that it’s a lot more tranquil than Zicatela or La Punta yet it offers a wide variety of restaurant options to choose from.

Guests at Vivo Escondido can spend their time sipping on beers by the pool, lounging in the hammocks while reading a book or playing ping pong.

Accommodations: 6 or 8-bed dorm rooms and private rooms with shared bathrooms.

Price range: $

Location: Rinconada, Puerto Escondido (Google Maps)

Rating on Hostelworld: 8.8

Amenities/Services: 

  • Pool
  • AC
  • Kitchen
  • Wifi
  • Bar
  • Rooftop
  • Breakfast included
  • Free parking
Casa Losodeli Hostel Puerto Escondido

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Casa Losodeli

Casa Losodeli is a hostel with a coworking space.

Most guests pick this hostel when they need to get work done.Even though it’s not a party hostel, it doesn’t mean you won’t meet great people.

The location is right between the city center and the swimming beaches. Both are at a 10 minutes walking distance.

Be aware that Losodeli does not have AC in the rooms.

In need of a hot shower? This is one of the only hostels in Puerto Escondido that offer hot water.

Choose between a female only 4 bed dorm, a mixed 4 bed dorm or different privates for two people.

Price range: $$$

Location: Centro, Puerto Escondido (Google Maps)

Rating on Hostelworld: 9.0

Amenities/Services: 

  • Coworking
  • Pool
  • Wifi
  • Restaurant/cafeteria
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Villa Bonobo Hostel Puerto Escondido

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Villa Bonobo

If you’re looking for maximum comfort with the vibe of a hostel, Volla Bonobo is the place for you. 

Villa Bonobo is a home and co-living space located just 10 minutes walking distance to La Punta.

This hostel is perfect if you want a more laid back experience and a good night’s sleep.

Every Wednesday they organize an all-you-can-eat BBQ on their rooftop for 200 pesos per person.

Another perk about staying at Villa Bonobo is that breakfast is included in the price of your stay and according to reviews, the guests seem to really enjoy it.

Accommodations: Five Private Rooms and 4-Bed Dorms – equipped with AC and high quality mattresses.

Price range: $$$

Location: La Punta, Puerto Escondido (Google Maps)

Rating on Hostelworld: 9.7

Amenities & Services: 

  • Kitchen
  • Free coffee
  • Breakfast included
  • AC
  • Free wifi
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Rooftop bar
  • Free parking

Puerto Escondido Hostel Map

We hope you found this list of the best Puerto Escondido hostels to be helpful for your upcoming trip.

If you think we missed a hostel or you would like to add your hostel to this list, please feel free to reach out to us with more details.

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