Hostels in Idaho 
Looking for the best hostels in Idaho? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Idaho with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Idaho hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Idaho and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Idaho
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Idaho, across 1 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Idaho hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Idaho. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Idaho
Idaho is located in the Northwestern United States. Known for their potatoes and gateway to Yellowstone National Park, this state isn't typically on a backpacker's must-see list, but those who do end up visiting tend to enjoy it.
There are very few hostels located in the entire state of Idaho. Budget travelers going through Idaho will probably have to look for cheap motels, campsites, or other accommodations, staying at a hostel or two as a special treat. Quite a bit of Idaho is made up of parks and other natural areas, so if you have the equipment, camping may be a good hostel alternative.
Idaho is the state with the second-lowest cost of living in the entire nation. Those savings are passed on to travelers, so you can expect less expensive meals, transport, and accommodation compared to nearby states.
The largest city in Idaho is its capitol, Boise. Boise is located along highway 84, which connects Idaho to Oregon in the west and Utah in the southeast. Yellowstone National Park is located on the eastern border. Although the national park is mostly in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana also house a bit of Yellowstone property. Idaho also has other national parks and monuments. Craters of the Moon National Monument, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and Nez Perce National Historic Park are just a few from the selection that are certainly worth visiting. There are even more state parks. Many people who visit and move to Idaho do so because they love all the natural scenery.
A great Idaho winter destination is Sun Valley, one of North America's oldest ski resorts and the location of the world's first chairlift. In most parts of Idaho, a stereotypical winter does occur. You can see ten-foot snow drifts going into March or beyond. In contrast, summers can be pleasantly warm
A trip through Idaho is made complete with a visit to Shoshone Falls. This series of waterfalls in the Snake River is known as "Niagara of the West".
Overall, if you love traveling to get in touch with the outdoors and away from crowds of people, you should definitely consider Idaho. It doesn't have big cities or popular tourist traps, but it does have a wide array of opportunities for travelers to get away from it all.
Handwritten by local expert for Idaho hostels Jessica Lippe
Travel Tips for Idaho - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Idaho. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Idaho. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Idaho
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Idaho?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Idaho here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Idaho safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.