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45 Of The Top Rated Backpacking Hostels In South America
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Hostels are a great way to travel inexpensively, however they are also a Great way to meet people. Whether you are travelling Solo or with friends or as a couple, hostels are great for everyone. They offer both private rooms with private bathrooms as... Check out 45 of the top rated hostels throughout South America, rated by guests!
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Colombia
 
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Argentina
 
Bolivia
 
Chile

Peru

Here are some great hostels in Peru that offer private rooms and dorms 

 
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Viajero Lima-Barranco Hostel in Lima, Peru
Viajero Lima - Barranco Hostel - Booking.com
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Hospedaje Turistico Recoleta in Cusco, Peru
Hospedaje Turistico Recoleta, Cuzco (precios ... - Booking.com
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Pariwana Hostel Cusco, Cusco, Peru
Pariwana Hostel Cusco
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Haku Hostel Cusco, in Cusco
Haku Hostel
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Black Llama Hostel Cusco, in Cusco
Black Llama Hostel, Cusco
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Colombia

Here are some awesome hostels in Colombia that offer private rooms and dorms 

 
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Rio Hostel Buritaca in Santa Marta
Rio Hostel Buritaca
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Viajero Medellin Hostel
Viajero Medellín Hostel
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Finca Carpe Diem Ecolodge in Minca, Colombia
Finca Carpe Diem Ecolodge - Booking.com
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Granada Hostel in Bogota
Granada Hostel
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Santa Marta
Book here - Mr Baboon Hostel
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Black Sheep Hostel, Medellin
Black Sheep Medellin - Medellín - Booking.com
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Hostal del Cielo Medellin
Hostal Del Cielo Medellín
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Viajero Salento Hostel, Salento
Viajero Salento Hostel - Booking.com
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Brazil

Here are some hostels in Brazil that I love

 
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O de Casa Hostel Bar, Sao Paulo
Ô de Casa Hostel - Booking.com
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More Ipanema Hostel, Rio de Janeiro
More Ipanema Hostel Rio de Janeiro - 2025 Prices & Reviews
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Hostel e Pousada El Shaddai, Foz do Iguacu
Pousada El Shaddai - Booking.com
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A beachfront hostel in Guaruja with a pool, bar, kitchen, and tattoo studio
Curvão Surf House
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A popular hostel in Búzios, Copacabana, Ilha Grande, and Paraty
Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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A hostel that's close to restaurants, bars, and stores
Bamboo Búzios Hostel
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Argentina

Here are some options that I love in Argentina

 
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El Calafate, Argentina
America Del Sur Calafate Hostel - Booking.com
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Viajero Buenos Aires Hostel, Buenos Aires
Viajero Buenos Aires Hostel - Booking.com
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Gorilla Hostel, Mendoza
Gorilla Hostel, Mendoza (updated prices 2025) - Booking.com
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Che Juan Hostel BA
Che Juan Hostel BA
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A hostel with large capsule beds and private and shared rooms
Casa Franca Recoleta Hostel Boutique - Booking.com
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A hostel with private and shared rooms in the historic San Telmo neighborhood
Hostel BILL & BILL, Mar del Plata (updated prices 2025)
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Bolivia

 
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La Paz
Wild Rover La Paz - Booking.com
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Villa Oropeza Hostel Sucre
Villa Oropeza Hostel
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Piedra Blanca Backpackers Hostel, Uyuni
Piedra Blanca Hostel
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The Rooftop Bolivia---A hostel with hotel-like amenities and prices
The Rooftop Bolivia
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Hostal Eucalyptus--dorms and private rooms
Eucalyptus Uyuni, Uyuni (updated prices 2025) - Booking.com
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Estrella del Lago hostel ---private rooms and dorms
Estrella del Lago, Copacabana (updated prices 2025) - Booking.com
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Chile

 
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Hostel Last Hope, Puerto Natales, Chile
Last Hope
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La Chimba Hostel, Santiago, Chile
La Chimba Hostel, Santiago (updated prices 2025) - Booking.com
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Backpackers San Pedro, Atacama
Backpackers San Pedro Hos…
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Dorms and Private rooms available! Aji Hostel, Santiago, Chile
Aji Hostel, Santiago (updated prices 2025) - Booking.com
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Hostal Forestal, Santiago
Hostal Forestal
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Ecuador

 
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The Secret Garden Quito
The Secret Garden
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Guillerminas, Cuenca, Ecuador
Guillerminas, Cuenca - 2025 Prices & Reviews - Hostelworld
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Great Hostels, Banos
Great Hostels Backpackers
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Hostal La Rosa Otavalo--private rooms and shared rooms
Hostal La Rosa Otavalo - Booking.com
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Galapagos Morning Glory
Galapagos Morning Glory, Puerto Ayora (updated prices 2025)
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Paraguay

 
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El Nómada Hostel Asunción, Asuncion, Paraguay
Nomada Hostel
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Hostalito Las Mercedes, Asuncion, Paraguay
Hostalito Las Mercedes
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Mediterraneo Youth Hostel--- private rooms and dorms
Mediterraneo Youth Hostel - Booking.com
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El Viajero Asuncion Hostel & Suites---private rooms and dorms
El Viajero Asuncion Hostel & Suites, Asunción ... - Booking.com
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