Top Hostels in San Salvador
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Popular choice
Hostal Cumbres Del Volcan Flor Blanca
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
This hostel is also located a 5-minute drive from Hospital La Divina Providencia Catholic Church.
Guests will find Cuscatlan Park, which is 550 metres away.
Hostal Cumbres Del Volcan Flor Blanca
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Hostal Cumbres Del Volcan Flor Blanca
This hostel is also located a 5-minute drive from Hospital La Divina Providencia Catholic Church.
Guests will find Cuscatlan Park, which is 550 metres away.
Hostal Cumbres De El Salvador
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Located nearly a 10-minute drive from such significant cultural landmarks as Museum of Art of El Salvador, this comfortable hostel is also about 25 minutes on foot from Museo de Escultura Enrique Salaverria. You can visit sacred sites such as Hospital La Divina Providencia Catholic Church, found 3.3 km from the accommodation.
Colonia Escalon is only 650 metres away, and Casino Colonial, available to diversify your stay, is approximately a 15-minute ride away.
Hostal Cumbres De El Salvador
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Hostal Cumbres De El Salvador
Located nearly a 10-minute drive from such significant cultural landmarks as Museum of Art of El Salvador, this comfortable hostel is also about 25 minutes on foot from Museo de Escultura Enrique Salaverria. You can visit sacred sites such as Hospital La Divina Providencia Catholic Church, found 3.3 km from the accommodation.
Colonia Escalon is only 650 metres away, and Casino Colonial, available to diversify your stay, is approximately a 15-minute ride away.
Hotel Finca San Nicolas
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
In addition, Parque de Antiguo Cuscatlan can be found around a 25-minute walk from the comfortable hostel.
Also, this hostel is 4.7 km from the Metropolitan San Salvador Cathedral.
Hotel Finca San Nicolas
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hotel Finca San Nicolas
In addition, Parque de Antiguo Cuscatlan can be found around a 25-minute walk from the comfortable hostel.
Also, this hostel is 4.7 km from the Metropolitan San Salvador Cathedral.
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Lagarza Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The comfortable hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the sea, and in certain rooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available.
Lagarza Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Lagarza Hostel
The comfortable hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the sea, and in certain rooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available.
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Best-rated
Hostal Casa Verde
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Heated swimming pool
Staying at the comfortable hostel in Santa Ana, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Casino Montecarlo, which is 18 minutes' stroll away. The hostel is situated in proximity to Iglesia de Cristo Lugar Santisimo.
Casa Verde hostel is situated a mere 0.7 km from Parque Libertad.
This Santa Ana accommodation features guest rooms complete with bedside reading lights, and in some rooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Hostal Casa Verde
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Heated swimming pool
Hostal Casa Verde
Staying at the comfortable hostel in Santa Ana, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Casino Montecarlo, which is 18 minutes' stroll away. The hostel is situated in proximity to Iglesia de Cristo Lugar Santisimo.
Casa Verde hostel is situated a mere 0.7 km from Parque Libertad.
This Santa Ana accommodation features guest rooms complete with bedside reading lights, and in some rooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Pool House Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heated swimming pool
Casino Montecarlo is located merely 1.8 km from this Santa Ana hostel and Iglesia Santa Lucia is only 12 minutes' walk away. The hostel also boasts a convenient location, right around the corner from UNASA Human Anatomy Museum.
Located 900 metres from the 11-room Pool House hostel, Iglesia El Calvario Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Pool House Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heated swimming pool
Pool House Hostel
Casino Montecarlo is located merely 1.8 km from this Santa Ana hostel and Iglesia Santa Lucia is only 12 minutes' walk away. The hostel also boasts a convenient location, right around the corner from UNASA Human Anatomy Museum.
Located 900 metres from the 11-room Pool House hostel, Iglesia El Calvario Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Hostal Koltin Suchitoto
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
In addition, Turicentro San Juan can be found within a few blocks of the comfortable hostel.
The hostel is situated a mere 1.2 km from Peace Arts Center and a mere 650 metres from Museo de Arte Alejandro Cotto.
Offering air conditioning, the rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.
Hostal Koltin Suchitoto
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Hostal Koltin Suchitoto
In addition, Turicentro San Juan can be found within a few blocks of the comfortable hostel.
The hostel is situated a mere 1.2 km from Peace Arts Center and a mere 650 metres from Museo de Arte Alejandro Cotto.
Offering air conditioning, the rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.
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Beach access
Hammock Plantation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Outdoor swimming pool
Guests may find Monkey Lala located 4.3 km from this hostel, while El Tunco is a 10-minute drive away.
Hammock Plantation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hammock Plantation
Guests may find Monkey Lala located 4.3 km from this hostel, while El Tunco is a 10-minute drive away.
Hostal Casa Nomada
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
- Patio
Iglesia Santa Lucia is within a few blocks of the comfortable hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Museo Regional de Occidente, which is a mere 1.1 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is 950 metres from Parque Libertad.
Located within easy reach of the 7-room Casa Nomada hostel, Iglesia El Calvario Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Hostal Casa Nomada
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
- Patio
Hostal Casa Nomada
Iglesia Santa Lucia is within a few blocks of the comfortable hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Museo Regional de Occidente, which is a mere 1.1 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is 950 metres from Parque Libertad.
Located within easy reach of the 7-room Casa Nomada hostel, Iglesia El Calvario Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Urban Nest Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Museo Regional de Occidente is just 6 minutes on foot from the comfortable hostel, and natural sites like Sihuatehuacan Water Park are nearly a 25-minute walk away. The 30-room Urban Nest hostel is situated within reach of Escuela de Artes.
The ornate Cathedral of Santa Ana is merely 300 metres away, and Casino Montecarlo, available to diversify your stay, is 2.5 km away.
Urban Nest Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Urban Nest Hostel
Museo Regional de Occidente is just 6 minutes on foot from the comfortable hostel, and natural sites like Sihuatehuacan Water Park are nearly a 25-minute walk away. The 30-room Urban Nest hostel is situated within reach of Escuela de Artes.
The ornate Cathedral of Santa Ana is merely 300 metres away, and Casino Montecarlo, available to diversify your stay, is 2.5 km away.
Velvet Hostal La Novena
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun terrace
This hostel is located within 500 metres of Parque Nacional El Imposible and 1.9 km from Casino Montecarlo. UNASA Human Anatomy Museum is within a few blocks of the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Sihuatehuacan Water Park, which is a 25-minute walk away.
Velvet Hostal La Novena
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun terrace
Velvet Hostal La Novena
This hostel is located within 500 metres of Parque Nacional El Imposible and 1.9 km from Casino Montecarlo. UNASA Human Anatomy Museum is within a few blocks of the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Sihuatehuacan Water Park, which is a 25-minute walk away.
Casa 25 Hostal Santa Ana
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
Staying at the Santa Ana hostel, guests can pay a visit to Casino Montecarlo, located only 500 metres away. Also, this comfortable hostel is around 30 minutes on foot from such natural sights as Parque Libertad.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Museo Regional de Occidente, which is just 1.7 km away.
Casa 25 Hostal Santa Ana
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
Casa 25 Hostal Santa Ana
Staying at the Santa Ana hostel, guests can pay a visit to Casino Montecarlo, located only 500 metres away. Also, this comfortable hostel is around 30 minutes on foot from such natural sights as Parque Libertad.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Museo Regional de Occidente, which is just 1.7 km away.
Casa Serena B&B
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
Located about 4 km from such significant cultural landmarks as Museum of Art of El Salvador, the hostel is also 3.5 km from the lush Plan de la Laguna Botanical Garden. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Parroquia Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church, which is within 25 minutes' walk of this Santa Tecla hostel.
You can also visit Templo Biblico Merliot M.C.A, located approximately 200 metres away.
Casa Serena hostel comprises 7 rooms with air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Casa Serena B&B
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
Casa Serena B&B
Located about 4 km from such significant cultural landmarks as Museum of Art of El Salvador, the hostel is also 3.5 km from the lush Plan de la Laguna Botanical Garden. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Parroquia Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church, which is within 25 minutes' walk of this Santa Tecla hostel.
You can also visit Templo Biblico Merliot M.C.A, located approximately 200 metres away.
Casa Serena hostel comprises 7 rooms with air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Hostal El Balsamo
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
The hostel enjoys location 900 metres from Playa el Sunzal.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Playa El Cocal Beach, which is 4.8 km away.
Hostal El Balsamo
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Hostal El Balsamo
The hostel enjoys location 900 metres from Playa el Sunzal.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Playa El Cocal Beach, which is 4.8 km away.
Accomodation Hostal El Pacifico
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Mini-bar
- Full body massage
- Patio
In addition, La Calera Nature Preserve can be found 2.3 km from the Juayua hostel.
This comfortable hostel provides a convenient location within a few blocks of Central Plaza Juayua.
Each room at the accommodation also includes a shared bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
Accomodation Hostal El Pacifico
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Mini-bar
- Full body massage
- Patio
Accomodation Hostal El Pacifico
In addition, La Calera Nature Preserve can be found 2.3 km from the Juayua hostel.
This comfortable hostel provides a convenient location within a few blocks of Central Plaza Juayua.
Each room at the accommodation also includes a shared bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
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Beach access
Hostal Tia Reyna
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
Sunzal is also situated 3.6 km away.
This El Zonte hostel is also located about 15 minutes' drive from El Tunco.
Hostal Tia Reyna
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
Hostal Tia Reyna
Sunzal is also situated 3.6 km away.
This El Zonte hostel is also located about 15 minutes' drive from El Tunco.
Neska Polita Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Thanks to a convenient location of this hostel, guests can quickly reach Central Plaza Juayua, which is nearly 10 minutes' walk away.
Los Chorros is merely 1.8 km from the Juayua accommodation.
Neska Polita hostel comprises 8 rooms with an iron with ironing board, as well as a TV.
Neska Polita Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Neska Polita Hostel
Thanks to a convenient location of this hostel, guests can quickly reach Central Plaza Juayua, which is nearly 10 minutes' walk away.
Los Chorros is merely 1.8 km from the Juayua accommodation.
Neska Polita hostel comprises 8 rooms with an iron with ironing board, as well as a TV.
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Beach access
Karma Muse Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
The La Libertad hostel is located in the El Tunco district of La Libertad, within 4 km of Canto De Mar. In addition, Playa El Palmarcito can be found around a 10-minute ride from the hostel.
In proximity to Karma Muse hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Playa El Cocal Beach, which is 4.1 km away.
Karma Muse Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Karma Muse Hotel
The La Libertad hostel is located in the El Tunco district of La Libertad, within 4 km of Canto De Mar. In addition, Playa El Palmarcito can be found around a 10-minute ride from the hostel.
In proximity to Karma Muse hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Playa El Cocal Beach, which is 4.1 km away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in San Salvador, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Hostal Cumbres Del Volcan Flor Blanca |
8.2 / 10 (1039 Reviews) |
From 9$ | |
| Hostal Cumbres De El Salvador |
7.9 / 10 (474 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Hotel Finca San Nicolas |
8.2 / 10 (487 Reviews) |
From 44$ | |
| Lagarza Hostel |
9.3 / 10 (574 Reviews) |
From 21$ | |
| Hostal Casa Verde |
9.6 / 10 (555 Reviews) |
From 53$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget hostels in San Salvador are best for a city center experience?
Hostal Cumbres Del Volcan Flor Blanca and Pool House Hostel are both located in the city center, making them perfect for exploring local attractions. Guests can enjoy easy access to public transportation and nearby restaurants.
To visit the Museo de Arte de El Salvador, walk from your hostel in under 10 minutes; the museum opens at 10am and is free on Sundays.
What are some affordable hostels near popular landmarks in San Salvador?
Hammock Plantation and Urban Nest Hostel are both close to key landmarks like the National Palace and Plaza Libertad. This allows for easy walking tours of historic sites.
Plan your visit to the National Palace on weekdays to avoid long lines; the entrance fee is only $3.
Which hostels in San Salvador are most budget-friendly?
Hostal Cumbres De El Salvador and Hostal Cumbres Del Volcan Flor Blanca offer some of the lowest rates starting at just $10 per night. This makes them great options for travelers on a tight budget.
Book your stay during the off-peak months of September and October for even lower prices and better availability.
What are recommended hostels in San Salvador with a pool?
Hostal Casa Verde and Pool House Hostel both feature pools, allowing for relaxation after a day of sightseeing. These hostels provide a comfortable atmosphere and great amenities.
Visit the pool early in the morning to snag a sunbed; it gets busy after mid-morning.
Are there any dog-friendly hostels in San Salvador?
Hammock Plantation is known for being pet-friendly, welcoming dogs for an extra fee. It's a great choice if you want to travel with your furry friend.
Confirm pet policies and any extra charges when booking, and bring your dog's vaccination records for a smoother check-in process.
What hostels do you recommend for families in San Salvador?
Hostal Casa Verde and Urban Nest Hostel have family-friendly environments, with options for multiple beds in one room. These hostels cater to families traveling with children.
Choose rooms on lower floors for easier access with strollers and small children.
Which hostels in San Salvador offer breakfast?
Hostal Cumbres Del Volcan Flor Blanca and Velvet Hostal La Novena provide complimentary breakfast, making your mornings more convenient. This helps save time and money during your stay.
Enjoy breakfast early to avoid the rush; many guests leave around 8:30am.
What unique activities should I plan during my stay in San Salvador?
Explore the Artisan Market in the historic district for handcrafted goods and local art. Don't miss out on tasting pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish available at many street vendors.
Visit the Artisan Market on Saturdays for a lively atmosphere and live music; most food stalls accept cash only.
How can I navigate public transportation while in San Salvador?
Local buses are a common and cost-effective way to get around. Consider using Uber for convenience, especially if you're traveling late at night.
Download the Uber app before your visit for a hassle-free experience; public buses can be confusing for first-time visitors.
What is a notable event to attend while visiting San Salvador?
The August Festival, celebrated in honor of the Virgen de la Paz, features parades, concerts, and traditional foods. It showcases the culture and joy of Salvadoran people.
Book accommodations early for the August Festival; many locals attend, making it a busy time for hotels.