Hostels in Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

10 hostels available. Prices start from $8.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Galápagos Islands

Beach Lovers Retreat Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…General: Reception from 08.00 to 19.00 No curfew Pet are not allowed Kids are allowed from 3 years old and older." …"…-take a taxi to the hostel Route 2) by boats: -take a boat from San … More

Galapagos Dreams

Puerto Ayora
Free Breakfast
Adventure Hostels Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Nearby you can enjoy a wonderful swim or simple relax at the Station beach. The facility has 14 rooms with private bathrooms. An affordable accommodation option includes single, double, triple … More

La Casa De Mike

Barrio Los Jelies
Party Hostel Youth Hostel
"…In the welcoming we offer you information about all stuff and beautiful places that you can do and visit in the island activities to pay and without paying and we provide you a map of the island … More
Adventure Hostels Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…We also offer bike rentals and snorkel equipment rentals so you can easily enjoy all that the islands have to offer. Hostal Vista al Mar Policy and Conditions: Cancellation Policy: 2 days … More
Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Digital Nomads Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…If you don't want to walk, you can travel to these places by taxis that charge $1.00. At Puerto Viallmil, you can also go snorkeling at Concha de Perla to swim with sea lions, sea turtles, … More
Couples Solo Traveller
"…In addition, the rating of this accommodation is the best in Puerto Ayora. Customers like it more than other accommodations in the area. Lonesome George Ecolodge Policies & Conditions: … More
Adventure Hostels Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…We offer a variety of accommodation options, from shared to private rooms, all with complimentary linen. Stay connected with our free Wi-Fi and unwind on our outdoor terrace. Our hostel is the … More

Hostal Gosen

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Free Breakfast
Adventure Hostels Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Hostal Gosén has a 24-hour reception, security cameras. garden, kitchen, terrace and shared lounge. The property is 1 km from the restaurant area and 1.5 km from San Cristóbal Airport. We … More
"…We had working WiFi and AC as well as hot showers. There was a jug of drinking water in the room, which was really convenient. Great place to call home - The place is great. The owner is super … More

Hotels in Galápagos Islands

"…Cancellation policy: 15 days before your arrival. Payment on arrival in cash. Taxes not included - 12% VAT from Ecuador Breakfast not included Attention of Reception: Reception: 6:30 a.m. - … More
Isabela y Gonzalo Morales More
Avenida Quito y Enrique Vallejo More
"…Check out before 10:30 am . Reception 07:30 am- 20 pm Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards. Taxes not included - 12.00% Breakfast excluded. No curfew." …"When you are … More
Av. Charles Darwin y 12 de Febrero More
Thomas de Berlanga 317 e Islas Plaza More
"…Reception: 24 hours No curfew. Child friendly. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. The older child or adult is charged USD 30 per night per person for extra beds. … More
"…We offer 30 comfortable rooms recently built all equipped with air conditioning, hot water, cable TV and free internet area WIFI.We have rooms: single, double, triple, quadruple and quintuple, … More
"…Taxes not included - 22% Breakfast not included. General: 24 hour reception No curfew." …"…You must take a ferry to cross the channel Itabaca to Santa Cruz, the value per person is $ 1. 3 … More

Hostels in Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

9 hostels available. Prices start from $16.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Galápagos Islands (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Galápagos Islands.

Guess what? Galápagos Islands is also named and spelled Galapagos, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Puerto Ayora, Puerto Villamil - It is the same destination. Goodbye confusion.

Galápagos Islands is a truly unique place in the world and represents a dream destination that particularly seduces nature and animal lovers.

Galápagos is an archipelago that belongs to the the country of Ecuador, in South America, and is located in the Pacific Ocean about a thousand kilometers out of the mainland. Although Galápagos is comprised of thirteen main islands (and some smaller islets), only four of them are inhabited:

  • Santa Cruz
  • Isabela Island
  • San Cristobal
  • and Floreana.

To get to Galápagos, you will have to fly through Ecuador, either via the capital Quito or Guayaquil, taking around two hours to reach the airports in the islands of Santa Cruz or San Cristobal.

Galápagos Islands is rather remote and isolated, which is the primary reason for its incredibly rare biodiversity. Apart from a rich and differentiated flora, Galápagos fauna is the most eye-catching thing for tourists. You will easily find marine iguanas, sea lions, a great variety of birds, sea turtles, giant tortoises and even penguins in the main touristic spots, reached by the typical cruise ships or day tours departing from the inhabited islands, where lodging is available. 

The main places to base yourself to set off to explore Galápagos would be Puerto Ayora (on Santa Cruz Island), Puerto Villamil (on Isabela Island), or even on the Island of San Cristobal if you fly directly there. The islands are renowned for expensive options when it comes to accommodation and restaurants. But there are alternatives to the higher end hotels, with several Galápagos hostels located mainly in the most populous and touristic place of them all, Puerto Ayora. 

The Galápagos Islands are well known around the world, due to their roaming Giant Galápagos Tortoises, and because they are an up-and-coming destination. Due to the increasing tourism, there are hostels opening up all over the islands; however, they are still protected and only just getting used to tourism. There are two airports: one is on Baltra Island , where you transfer to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz. The other airport is on San Cristòbal, which is another large island. Puerto Ayora is full of hostels, restaurants, shops, banks, and bars.

All the hostels are in town and there is a good atmosphere in this buzzing port. The main attractions include The Charles Darwin Research Station, The Wild Tortoises, Lava Tunnels, and the abundance of wildlife that can be found.

The smaller islands have a mix of guesthouses and hostels for those on a budget, and lots of local families are opening up their spare bedrooms to create hostel rooms. The Galapgos islands are not cheap, so be prepared to pay a little more for hostels and travel in between the islands.

Due to the island's location and recent tourism boom, you may find the islands and accommodations a little dated or behind the times. With regard to hostels on the Galápagos Islands and the "behind the times" nature, this often means the wifi is patchy, non existent, or simply not very good. However, don't let this put you off, but be prepared to rely on local services when you are out there, or book using the internet before leaving mainland Ecuador!

The hostels obviously vary in quality and price, but all offer comfortable beds and the basic facilities.

Some are attached to, or own, neighbouring restaurants and tour operators. Travelling between the islands by boat is easy but it can be expensive and time consuming (almost three hours from Santa Cruz to Isabela.) Look around for hostels, as many of the islands have them, but not all islands have jumped into the hostel bandwagon. To keep your Galapagos trip low cost, look around, do your research, and pick the islands with the best hostels and activities.

Many islands do not have much in the way of activities during the day or things to do or see, so make sure you know where you are heading and why!

Puerto Ayora

Puerto Ayora is the largest town in the Galapagos, Ecuador, and despite being part of these famously remote islands, is a busy destination on the South Coast that has much for its visitors to explore. Most of the Galapagos’ industry, such as its banks, schools, shops, hostels and resorts, can be found in Puerto Ayora, making it a top destination for anyone wanting to experience the most of the region.

The best time to visit the town is between December and May, as this is when it is warmest. Many hostels across Puerto Ayora are affordable and provide dormitory style accommodation that feel as luxurious as a hotel. Hostels here are never too far from the sea, and welcome tourists gladly. Staying in a hostel in this town will give you the opportunity to meet and experience a community of people that thrives on helping out and giving back.

This is because Puerto Ayora is the epicentre of conservation and protected nature locations. Not only is it home to the Charles Darwin Foundation, the Galapagos National Park can also be found in the town. In Academy Bay you may spot sea lions, iguanas, sting-rays and pelicans, especially if you take advantage of the easily accessible harbour there.

Taking advantage of a well priced hostel in Puerto Ayora is great if you wish to visit Tortuga Bay, as it is only a short walk away. The white sandy beaches of this Bay are like the beaches of paradise. Here there are also many fantastic natural sights to see, including the huge Galapagos tortoise, Galapagos crabs, and maybe even a reef shark or two.

Puerto Ayora is a destination for travellers interested the natural life of the Galapagos islands, who can appreciate the history of the islands and understand the importance of protecting the wildlife you will find there. For a hostel goer, this is a town with meaning that makes an impact on its natural surroundings.

Written by local enthusiast for Galápagos Islands hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Galápagos Islands hostels zararock

Galápagos Islands Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Galápagos Islands, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 10
Average dorm price $24
Average private room price $87
Cheapest hostel in Galápagos Islands Posada del Caminante with $15.5
Party hostels in Galápagos Islands Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto (4 in total)
Most Galápagos Islands hostels are located in Puerto Ayora, Barrio Loja, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Average rating of all hostels 8.4

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