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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.

Gigi and Dario are some of the nicest people I’ve met in my many years of traveling in Peru. The vibe of this hostel is fantastic, and I had amazing conversations with everyone I met while staying here. Hot water, comfy bed, and lots of animals to love on made this the perfect place for me to stay. Gigi even gave me a front door key after I checked out to make sure I could come back and hang out in the public areas, which I really appreciated!

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9.4
Superb
248 reviews
Price from
£10
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.

It is in a very convenient location, close enough to walk everywhere and far enough to enjoy some quiet time. The atmosphere is definitely not a party party one but still sociable and friendly. All common areas are always clean and they offer filtered water which in Peru is quite important. The space is well thought and distributed so despite being fully booked, there was always room to chill, despite kitchen sometimes gettin a bit crowded. Would come back again and again!

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9.5
Exceptional
339 reviews
Price from
£9
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.

The perfect place to be if you Look for a hodt that Makes you feel like this is your home immediately Great stuff Nice dogs Good surfer wave in Front and a rental Shop in the hostal but only 3.2mm Neoprenos The facilities get cleaned often but still people carrying Sand in the Hostel often Hot water available all the time

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8.6
Fabulous
59 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.

The personnel is really friendly and helpful, the restaurant offers really nice food for a cheap price and you can also get surf lessons and rent gear to go surfing! Great place for cheap price

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8.8
Fabulous
64 reviews
Price from
£13
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
£8
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
Fabulous
113 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At Dream Place Trujillo all rooms are fitted with a seating area.

Popular points of interest near Dream Place Trujillo include Gran Chimú Coliseum, Mansiche Stadium and De La Merced Church. The nearest airport is Cap. FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport, 9 km from the hostel.

Not fancy but more than comfortable and clean! They were able to let us check in early after a long bus ride which is much appreciated Roof top area to sit if you like. Best was Dennis who went above and beyond to help us book bus tickets online when the system kept timing out and wouldn’t take our credit card.

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9.3
Superb
52 reviews
Price from
£21
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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£8
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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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£19
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £19.83
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 59 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.55
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 339 reviews
    Great stay at Atma. Loved the varied morning yoga classes. Lovely vibe at the villa & well equipped communal kitchen. Ideal spot close to everything, nice communal chill areas too. Everything you’d want from a hostel is here at Atma.
    Jenna
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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 traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews
    The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. Gorge supported me with booking of safe taxi and bus ticket for my onward travel to Lima. The place is quiet and the rooms are very spacious. I can really recomend this place.
    Beat
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £10.41
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 121 reviews
    A lovely couple run the hostel, it was clean, WiFi worked perfectly and it was right in front of the ocean. They had a rooftop terrace where you can cook and relax and they gave you your own kep to enter the building.Plenty of stores and restaurants nearby and was very affordable.
    SaberAhmed91
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.55
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 339 reviews
    This was my first experience staying at a hostel. Truly enjoyed it. I had a private room with bathroom and it was very affordable. I felt safe and welcome. The yoga classes are very good, and the tortoise is friendly!
    Karen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.55
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 339 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £37.62
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 130 reviews
    A nice hotel with a great location in the Huanchaco seafront. The room was comfortable, clean and the view amazing. Daniela was very helpful and went above expectations to ensure I had a pleasant stay (allowed early check-in, booked a tour to Chan Chan, organized taxi, wrote to wish me a nice trip after I checked-out), and the whole staff was friendly. Service is excellent. WiFi was good. The hotel is located within walking distance to the main sites in town, and there are nice cafes close by. I enjoyed my stay there.
    Sylvie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.01
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 248 reviews
    The best hostel we’ve stayed at so far!
    Monika
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.01
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 248 reviews
    We had an amazing stay at Punta. Best Hostel we have been to in Peru!
    Joël
    Young couple