Find Cheap Hostels in Cancun

What Is a Hostel?

If you're searching for somewhere affordable to stay in Cancun, one of its 35 hostels might be a great choice. No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have the following:

• Shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too)
• Budget-friendly prices
• A social setting

Hostels are a great way to stay in Cancun for a lower cost, so you can save more for fun things to do. You can check out the entertainment venues and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like snorkeling.

Hostels in Cancun

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options get the highest reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start looking:

Señor Frogs Hostel - Adults Only - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. You'll find towels and showers in all rooms.

Hostel Inn Cancun - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cancun Bus Station ADO. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with towels and linens.

Coco Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cancun Bus Station ADO. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and linens.

Mayan Monkey Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.

Hostel Cancun - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Cancun Bus Station ADO. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. You'll find towels and showers in all rooms.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Cancun?

The weather can be important when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful:

• The hottest months are typically August and July, while December and March are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 85° F and nighttime temperatures average 67° F
• April-June: 86° F is the daytime average and 69° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 88° F and nighttime averages are around 73° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 85° F during the day and 66° F at night
• Average rainfall is 1.65 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Cancun?

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate these places to visit:

• La Isla Shopping Mall
• Delfines Beach
• El Rey Ruins

• Las Palapas Park
• Kabah Urban Park
• Jardín del Arte

• Cancun Cultural House
• Museum of Popular Mexican Art
• Tequila Museum

In general, Cancun is known for its:

• Beaches
• Entertainment
• Restaurants
• Snorkeling
• Excursions

How to Get to Cancun and Around the Area

You can find the nearest airport in Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.), 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from the city center. An alternative is Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.), which is 45.6 mi (73.4 km) away. Once you've arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. Head to Cancun Bus Station ADO for metro transit.